In the age of artificial intelligence, successful careers will not be defined by a single hard skill but rather by how individuals use their soft skills to adapt and reinvent themselves.

"Less than a year ago, a degree in computer science seemed like the golden ticket to a successful career. However, after ChatGPT's public release in 2022, this may no longer be the case as generative AI (GenAI) democratizes coding to those who simply possess English proficiency. This is the case with many other disciplines."

You must constantly earn the right to be successful. Just because you were successful doesn't mean you will be successful, even in the same field. The skills you need to maneuver a career will constantly change.

Here are some skills that experts say should be prioritized:

Critical and Analytical thinking, Design thinking, People management, coordinating with others, decision-making, problem solving, emotional intelligence, negotiation, and serving others will all be important going forward.

Generative AI can increase efficiency and provide insight in many ways, including summarizing large amounts of text in articles and reports and brainstorming new ideas, concepts and outlines. Available tools can also provide coding for scripts and simple programs, reformat text into tables and bullet points, and analyze the sentiment of text-based datasets such as reviews and survey results.

No. Generative AI tools are evolving every day, and new solutions are rapidly emerging on the market. While chatbots from major technology companies are among the most popular generative AI applications, many other solutions can perform key tasks, from writing copy to generating music, images and videos. With the rapid expansion of available solutions, it’s important to understand the market and choose the best tool for your needs.

Generative AI is rapidly becoming an important element in enhancing productivity for many businesses. Regardless of the size of your business, your competitors are likely evaluating or already using generative AI solutions, and you may be missing opportunities for growth by not keeping pace.