The Coronavirus outbreak has impacted the world and global economy like no other crisis ever before. And no one either saw it coming or was prepared to weather a catastrophe of this order. However, the world is still fighting the good fight- cities under lockdown, people staying and working from home, following hygiene guidelines and under self-quarantine. With the lockdown likely to extend in India, the effects of this pandemic may seem troublesome. But even in these dark times, there is a silver lining. As the time and overheads of commuting to office are being saved every day, the same can be leveraged productively to nab some new skills. Besides, the current crisis and the future ahead will require specialized skills to mitigate the challenges efficiently. Not to mention, companies have already begun downsizing their workforce which only re-iterates how significant it is to keep upskilling oneself. Here are some compelling why it is the perfect time to upskill right now:  

Learn and Lead – the need of the hour

Unprecedented times like this pandemic require specialized skills in leadership, agility & crisis management to mitigate the ongoing challenges and prepare for the times ahead. Organizational leadership is the need of the hour. To effectively mitigate the challenges of this crisis, a leader requires agility, emotional intelligence, effective delegation & monitoring, rational decision making and so much more.  

When the going gets digital, digital gets going

The global lockdown has witnessed a spike in two things – the use of video conferencing apps like Zoom and the avenues for digital learning. Traditional education has hit a major snag and virtual learning has caught momentum now more than ever. Going digital is no longer a choice but a need. Be it for virtual meetings or team collaboration, finding the best virtual platforms for your organization will be a key responsibility.  

Survival of the skilled

We can no longer downplay the catastrophic repercussions, the Coronavirus has had globally. Besides pay cuts and freezing recruitment, some companies have already begun layoffs and furlough on a massive scale. It is a good time to be pick a new skill, train oneself in techno-managerial and cross-functional roles to weather this emergency now and in the future. It can not only save your existing job but help you find a new one in case you have been unfortunately laid off.  

Agility is the way forward

The pandemic has disrupted the world and the future of workplace may not be the same as before. And while we can predict some of the changes that will follow, there will uncertainty at least for some time to come. This makes agility a key requirement – to adapt, respond and provide for the changing demands of the world. Combined with innovation, agility could really mean the difference between success and failure among competitors.  

No matter what, learning should never stop

We can no longer deny the power of online learning. Even traditional institutions have now admitted its scope and merits. And with the ever changing times, perpetual learning is no longer a discretion; it is a necessity. At HR Anexi, we strongly believe that the road to Digital Transformation begins with Digital Learning. Know more about HR Anexi Academy of Virtual Learning.