Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

submittedVersion

Publication Date

4-2025

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to discuss the near future digital technology landscape and propose several specific in-demand digital skills for organizations and individuals in the next few years. This article reviews some recent publications from representative inter-governmental, governmental, non-governmental, and commercial organizations on the rise of digital technologies and corresponding growth in digital jobs. Within this context, several specific in-demand skills are proposed by the author who has written a book on the topic of digital transformation. Rapid advancements in digital technologies continue to shape organizational practices and the future of work. To take advantage of emerging digital technologies and better compete in the marketplace, organizations and individuals need to upskill and reskill. This article contributes to a better understanding of the digital technology landscape and digital skills. A list of specific in-demand skills is proposed to help organizations and individuals close the digital skills gap.

Keywords

Organizational development, Competency, Training, Development, Jobs, Talent management, Digital Age

Discipline

Databases and Information Systems | Management Information Systems

Research Areas

Information Systems and Management

Publication

Development and Learning in Organizations

Volume

39

Issue

3

First Page

14

Last Page

17

ISSN

1477-7282

Identifier

10.1108/DLO-06-2024-0167

Publisher

Emerald

Copyright Owner and License

Authors

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-06-2024-0167

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