The skills of the future require more than technology, with Oscar Kenjiro

No episode 100 from AmplificaCast, Eric Klein receives Oscar KenjiroCEO of CogniESG  for a direct, in-depth and urgent debate on the impact of IA in the job market and, most importantly, about what future skills will be needed to remain relevant, productive and fulfilled amidst the accelerated digital transformation.

Oscar offers a realistic, provocative, and humane perspective: artificial intelligence will, indeed, eliminate jobs and drastically reduce the number of formal jobs as we know them today. But this isn't the end; it's an invitation. A call to rethink the education model, the role of work in people's lives, and the construction of a new mindset for the 21st century.

Artificial intelligence is not the end, it is the trigger for change

During the episode, Oscar explains that the automation of cognitive tasks, coupled with the advancement of generative AI, is already impacting sectors such as law, customer service, marketing, and healthcare. According to McKinsey, by 2030, approximately 30% of working hours could be automated. In developed countries, up to 60% of existing roles could simply cease to exist by 2050.

Given this scenario, he states:

“It’s not about “competing” with AI, but about repositioning yourself in the world with new human and strategic skills.. "

And that's where the skills of the future come in.

Skills of the Future: What Really Matters in the Age of AI

Oscar highlights three fundamental pillars for those who want to evolve with technology and not be swallowed by it: logical reasoning, critical thinking, and creativity. These are, according to him, the true skills of the future. Human skills, which AI doesn't replace, but merely enhances.

• Logical reasoning: trained in depth from an early age, especially through mathematics and problem solving.

• Critical sense: essential for analyzing information, questioning AI-generated results, and making intelligent decisions.

• Creativity: the ability to think differently, find new approaches and propose non-standard solutions.

Oscar reinforces: creativity is born from leisure, observation, and curiosity. And this requires time, something that AI is beginning to give back to people, as long as they know what to do with it.

Education also needs to evolve

For Oscar, the current educational model is obsolete. We train people for a job market that no longer exists. We need to teach future skills such as computational thinking, data analysis, empathy, and the ability to learn continuously.

According to him, young people today need to discover what they truly love and be encouraged to pursue that path deeply, rather than simply pursuing traditional professions based on profitability. The focus needs to shift from "how to survive" to "how to create real value with what you're good at."

Being human will be the competitive differentiator

More than mastering AI, it's necessary to be human. Oscar emphasizes that, in fields like medicine and law, what will be valued isn't just technical knowledge, but also the ability to connect with others. Empathy, active listening, compassion, and communication are attributes that will become even more valuable in the new professional landscape.

The skills of the future, therefore, are not just in codes or on screens, they are in the way we relate, express ourselves, solve complex problems and face the unknown with courage and purpose.

How to prepare now

Oscar and Eric agree on one essential point: anyone who wants to thrive in this new world can't wait. They must act now. Study, apply, make mistakes, test, and continually learn. AI is not a threat, but a new context. A context that favors those with intellectual autonomy, genuine curiosity, and a willingness to step outside their comfort zone.

Seeking knowledge becomes a strategic approach. Platforms like BrAInsight, learning communities, MBAs, and continuing education become key allies in building a new professional path.

The era of future skills has already begun

Watch episode 100 of AmplificaCast now with Oscar Kenjiro and delve into a transformative debate about the skills of the future. Discover how to develop human, creative, and strategic skills to remain relevant in a world increasingly dominated by AI. Whether you're an analyst, manager, founder, or student, the future begins with the decisions you make today.