Skills for an Uncertain Future

Name: Skills for an Uncertain Future
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ISBN: 9798235852082

Dorendra Bahadur Thapa

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Dorendra Bahadur Thapa
02 May 2026

Advice on careers & achieving success

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Skills for an Uncertain Future

In an era defined by rapid technological disruption, shifting job markets, and global interconnectedness, traditional career models are fading. Skills for an Uncertain Future is a timely, practical toolkit designed to bridge the gap between static knowledge and dynamic capability. Author Dorendra Bahadur Thapa leverages over 20 years of experience in development and policy to guide readers through the ""new reality"" of a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) world.

Rather than focusing on niche technicalities, the book emphasizes human-centered capabilities that machines cannot easily replicate. Across seven core chapters, Thapa breaks down essential skills such as adaptability, digital literacy, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking. The guide transforms uncertainty from a source of fear into a condition for opportunity, encouraging a shift from a fixed mindset to one of lifelong learning. Packed with reflective stories, practical toolkits, and actionable frameworks like ""SMART + FLEX"" goal setting, this book serves as a companion for students, professionals, and lifelong learners. It empowers readers not just to predict the future but to actively co-create it through resilience and curiosity.

By: Dorendra Bahadur Thapa
Imprint: Dorendra Bahadur Thapa
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 150g
ISBN: 9798235852082
Pages: 104
Publication Date: 02 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active