The skills for the future: A look at the skills individuals may employ by 2050

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Dr. Franziska Frank Berlin 9.7.14

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Use the power of knowledge about the brain

Plasticity of the brain

In general

More changes are possible than believed/thought before

Prediction

− Gaza strip and soldiers

− Prevention

Leadership

− Studies recognize leadership personalities on the basis of coordinated brain activity

Will portable FMRI scanners in the future attest change? To individuals, HR or clients?

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Use our brain as a tool

Stanley Young, CEO of Neurosky „Why should I have to understand a gadget – it should understand me“

A team at UC Berkeley’s School of Information has been

able to use brain waves to

authenticate people

“One small nibble for a woman, one giant bite for BCI (brain-control interfaces)"

And now for some of your brainwaves

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Use the power of the mind over the body

Flu and self-framing The Nun study

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Understand and consciously use the power of emotions

Emotional contagious Empathy Compassion

Mirror Neurons

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Understand that a wandering mind is an unhappy mind

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Use mindfulness to focus self

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Quick now, here, now, always— A condition of complete simplicity (Costing not less than everything)

T.S. Eliot

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Understand what mindfulness can achieve and use the full potential as a leader

Physical change in the brain

• Strengthening left pre-frontal cortex which acts as an inhibitor to the amygdala

Self-Awareness

• Self understanding increases which allows choices in alignment with values and intrinsic motivations

Mental states

• Self-Compassion as well as not taking things so seriously leads to better mental states

• Long term effect on longevity

Control of Stress

• Less feelings of stress

• Clearer sense of direction – that cannot be disrupted by environment

Decision Making

• Better decision making due to awareness of own biases

Leadership

• Better leaders with clearer focus and awareness of self and others

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Summing up the skills for 2050

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Know the brain

Use the brain as a tool

Use the power of mind on the body

Understand emotions

Understand that a wandering mind is an unhappy mind

Use mindfulness to focus self

Now your thoughts – in person and on the meta plan