
21/05/2025
In 2023, the "half-life of technical skills" was less than 2.5 years (McKinsey and Co.), suggesting that adaptable soft skills are "increasingly essential for long-term career relevance."
Given the last 12 months of technological progress, how short might the 'half-life' of technical skills be now?
Soft skills, on the other hand, are innately human and cannot be easily replicated or rendered obsolete by machines.
Why are these vital human qualities so challenging to cultivate, yet more critical than ever?
Explore the priorities and practical realities of effective soft skills programming in this periodic post from Pacesetter Press:
https://pacesetterpress.com/pacesetter-press-blog/