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Essential skills

K e y s k i l l s f o r I n d u s t r y 4 . 0
The success of Industry 4.0 implementation depends on employees’ skills &

knowledge. The needed skill set is determined by job requirements, but it should

be a combination of know-how related to the specific job with IT competences and
certain soft skills.

• Analytical thinking and innovation
• Active learning and learning strategies
• Creativity, originality and initiative
• Technology design and programming
Key skills in • Critical thinking and analysis
2022 • Complex problem-solving Adapted from “The Future
of Jobs Report 2018”,
• Leadership and social influence World Economic Forum

• Emotional intelligence
• Reasoning, problem-solving and ideation
• Systems analysis and evaluation

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