

An optimist's take on reskilling in the age of AI | Sagar Goel
20 snips May 31, 2024
Sagar Goel, a skill-building strategist renowned for his work with the Singaporean government, discusses the urgent need for reskilling in the age of AI. He highlights the impact of technology on global jobs and shares inspiring examples from Singapore’s RISE program, which helps workers transition to digital careers. Goel emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and adaptive mindsets, citing IKEA's innovative initiative to re-skill call center employees as design consultants, showcasing how collaboration can transform the workforce.
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Friend's Reskilling Concerns
- Sagar Goyal's friend, worried about job security at 40, questioned the value of reskilling.
- He feared being replaced by AI and younger competition, reflecting a common concern.
AI's Impact on Consulting
- Sagar Goyal, a consultant, acknowledges AI's impact on his profession.
- AI now creates presentations in hours, a task that previously took days or weeks.
Widespread Job Disruption
- One in three workers globally will experience job disruption due to technology this decade.
- This includes executive and office workers, impacting over one billion people.