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Forget Learning To Code, Bosses Value Collaboration and Communication (fastcompany.com)

Posted by msmash on from the what's-hot-these-days dept.

The top priority for developing talent is to train for soft skills, according to LinkedIn's 2018 Workplace Learning Report which surveyed more than 4,000 professionals. From a report: The report found that while automation is requiring workers to maintain technical fluency across roles, the rise of machine-led tasks makes it necessary for them to do what machines can't, which is to be adaptable, critical thinkers who can lead and communicate well.

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  1. Great, let me change my resume by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I took off all my coding skills/accomplishments, and instead have all the buzzwords for working well with others.

    Let's see how many offers I get!

    1. Re:Great, let me change my resume by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      This is Silicon Valley, dude. Bosses just want to grope you.

  2. iPhone users by raymorris · · Score: 2, Funny

    > who makes most ÃÃÃ?

    iPhone users. Android users make $$$

  3. Re: Nothing New by Type44Q · · Score: 3, Funny

    the technology buzzard

    What does Carly Fiorina have to do with it??