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Each Generation in the Workplace Wants to Build Different Skills

We all intuitively understand that the skills we want to acquire at the beginning of our careers are much different than the ones we want to build 20 years later. Still, the generational spread of interest in particular skills was wider than we expected. Gen Z is most interested in building their creativity and tech skills more than any other generation. Millennials and Gen Xers are focused on developing their management and leadership skills, as many are becoming new managers or executives. And, everyone wants to build their leadership and management skills. Employees of all generations want to learn, but their interests vary according to learner survey results.

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The same report goes on to outline the top 5 soft skills that companies need most in 2020. These are: Creativity, Persuasion, Collaboration, Adaptability and Emotional Intelligence, all of which tie in perfectly with what you've outlined above.
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