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Thinking about how to think: cognitive skills to stay relevant in a digital economy

Thinking about how to think: cognitive skills to stay relevant in a digital economy PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose a holistic set of thinking or cognitive skills for professionals, managers, and executives to stay relevant in a digital economy.Design/methodology/approachThe viewpoint is based on more than 20 years of experience gained working with multinational companies and public sector organizations across various industries in Asia.FindingsTo stay relevant in a digital economy, there is a need to develop a holistic set of cognitive skills such as design thinking, process thinking, systems thinking, futures thinking, and creative thinking that complements technical and people skills.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper provides senior human resources practitioners with suggestions on a holistic set of thinking skills that complements technical and people skills to help manage organizational capabilities and develop talents to stay relevant in a digital economy.Practical implicationsThe paper provides senior human resources practitioners with suggestions on a holistic set of thinking skills that complements technical and people skills to help manage organizational capabilities and develop talents to stay relevant in a digital economy.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the existing literature on human resource development by providing insights on a holistic set of thinking skills that are needed in a digital economy. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Human Resource Management International Digest Emerald Publishing

Thinking about how to think: cognitive skills to stay relevant in a digital economy

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Emerald Publishing
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0967-0734
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10.1108/HRMID-02-2017-0040
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PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to propose a holistic set of thinking or cognitive skills for professionals, managers, and executives to stay relevant in a digital economy.Design/methodology/approachThe viewpoint is based on more than 20 years of experience gained working with multinational companies and public sector organizations across various industries in Asia.FindingsTo stay relevant in a digital economy, there is a need to develop a holistic set of cognitive skills such as design thinking, process thinking, systems thinking, futures thinking, and creative thinking that complements technical and people skills.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper provides senior human resources practitioners with suggestions on a holistic set of thinking skills that complements technical and people skills to help manage organizational capabilities and develop talents to stay relevant in a digital economy.Practical implicationsThe paper provides senior human resources practitioners with suggestions on a holistic set of thinking skills that complements technical and people skills to help manage organizational capabilities and develop talents to stay relevant in a digital economy.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the existing literature on human resource development by providing insights on a holistic set of thinking skills that are needed in a digital economy.

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Human Resource Management International Digest – Emerald Publishing

Published: Jul 10, 2017

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