S5 Ep11: #62 Work 3.0 with India's Greatest Globalist (Abhijit Bhaduri, Advisor Talent Strategy)
Mar 27, 2024
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Abhijit Bhaduri, a seasoned talent management advisor, discusses Career 3.0, debunking outdated career paradigms, essential skills for success, curiosity, career archetypes, leadership-talent-culture intersection, organizational growth, and personal development. His expertise offers actionable strategies for navigating the evolving workplace, leaving listeners inspired to excel in their careers.
Career 3.0 emphasizes adapting to new technologies and embracing non-linear career paths for success.
Curiosity is highlighted as crucial for innovation, agility, and continuous skill development in organizations and individuals.
Deep dives
Changing Landscape of Careers in the Digital Age
In today's world, the traditional career model of learn, earn, and retire is no longer viable. Career 3.0 introduces a new approach to navigating the complex and uncertain work landscape. This model focuses on three key factors: changes in how we work, evolving skill portfolios, and shifts in the workplace. Career 3.0 emphasizes the need for individuals to adapt to new technologies, update their skill sets, and embrace non-linear career paths.
The Importance of Personal Branding and Skill Portfolio
Building a personal brand and a diverse portfolio of skills are crucial in Career 3.0. Individuals must learn to monetize self-taught knowledge, teach online to expand reach, engage in multiple ecosystems, excel as storytellers, establish strong personal brands for visibility, and manage a varied skill set like a venture capitalist. These skills enhance discoverability, flexibility, and adaptability in the evolving job market.
Shifting Mindsets in Education and Workplace Learning
Organizations are encouraged to adopt a more fluid and curiosity-driven approach to skills development. Emphasizing experiential learning over rigid structures leads to more effective skill acquisition. Encouraging experimentation and playfulness in learning content creation fosters curiosity. The shift towards continuous learning, supported by a playful learning environment, enables individuals to adapt to changing technologies and work demands.
Embracing Curiosity in Career Development
The podcast highlights the significance of curiosity as a key attribute for success in Career 3.0. Embracing a curious mindset allows individuals to explore diverse interests, stay open to failure, and continuously learn and adapt. Encouraging a culture of curiosity within organizations promotes innovation, agility, and continuous skill development. Curiosity serves as the foundation for thriving in the ever-evolving digital age job market.
In this insightful podcast episode, we're joined by Abhijit Bhaduri, a seasoned talent management advisor and former General Manager Global L&D manager for Microsoft. With a remarkable career trajectory marked by accolades such as being named the No. 1 HR Influencer by the Society for Human Resource Management and authoring bestselling books like "Career 3.0: Six Skills You Must Have to Succeed," Abhijit shares invaluable insights into navigating the evolving landscape of work. From debunking outdated career paradigms to outlining the essential skills for success in Career 3.0, Abhijit's expertise provides listeners with actionable strategies to thrive in today's dynamic workplace.
Through engaging discussions on curiosity, career archetypes, and the intersection of leadership, talent, and culture, Abhijit offers a holistic view of organizational growth and personal development. With his extensive corporate experience and global recognition, Abhijit Bhaduri delivers a thought-provoking exploration of the future of work, leaving listeners inspired and equipped with the knowledge to excel in their careers.
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Twitter: @Abhijitbhaduri
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/abhijitbhaduri
"Career 3.0: Six Skills You Must Have to Succeed" and other books written by Abhijit Bhaduri are available on Amazon
About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series
The Curious Advantage Podcast series, hosted by the authors of The Curious Advantage book – Paul Ashcroft (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group), Simon Brown (CLO, Novartis), and Garrick Jones (co-founder & partner, Ludic Group) – explores how curiosity is a driving force for success in both individual lives and organizations, particularly in our evolving digital landscape. This podcast distills insights from neuroscience, anthropology, history, art and behaviorism to make the concept of curiosity accessible and applicable to everyone.
About The Curious Advantage Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called ’Sailing the 7C’s of Curiosity’. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com
Get your copy of The Curious Advantage on Amazon The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on Audible
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The Curious Advantage Podcast is executive produced by Jessica Wickham and Aliki Paolinelis. Audio editing is expertly by Danny Cross. Video editing by Jessica Wickham.
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