Microsoft Founder Bill Gates on the Skills You Need to Succeed
Before he retired, the founder of Microsoft penned an essay for the BBC on gaining skills that will serve a person well in the future. His major points are:
* There’s no doubt that the ability to use software tools effectively is critical to succeeding in today’s global knowledge economy.
* A solid working knowledge of productivity software and other IT tools has become a basic foundation for success in virtually any career.
* It is important for workers to have a good level of knowledge in math (or maths as the Brits say) and science.
* Many of the jobs with the greatest impact will be in the world of software.
* Communication skills are also important.
* Innovating in software requires the ability to collaborate and share ideas with other people, and to sit down and talk with customers and get their feedback and understand their needs.
* Ongoing learning is very significant.
Source:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7142073.stm