How to Stay Relevant and Irreplaceable in an Age of AI & Automations | Paa Kwesi Folson | TEDxUMaT

Future of Work & Skills - Technical skills contribute only 15% to job success, while soft skills contribute 85% [7] - Soft skills are considered "forever skills" and are crucial for long-term job security [7][11][17] - The speaker introduces the "SS Treaty" which stands for Soft Skills, Smart Survival, and Sustainable Success [12] Key Soft Skills (The Three C's) - Communication: Essential for connecting and comes in two forms: one-to-one and one-to-many (public speaking) [14][16][17] - Creativity: Involves thinking outside the box, making do with what's inside the box, and creating the box when it's not there [14][22][23] - Emotional Intelligence: Contributes to 58% of job success and is crucial for understanding and managing emotions in the workplace [14][24] Technology & AI - Technology is defined as anything that makes life easier, better, and faster [2] - AI, like any technology, is a tool, and fear of technology leads to becoming a "fool" [4][5] - Humans need to embrace technology and use it as a tool for change and collaboration, not competition [5][25]