In the near future, smart machines and systems will automate many jobs that exist today, changing the nature of skills that are in high demand.
As social technologies play a more important role in value creation, skills such as social intelligence and new media literacy, among others, will become increasingly important for workers.
The infographic below from Top Ten Online Colleges shows which capabilities will be most valued by 2020:(https://www.incimages.com/uploaded_files/inlineimage/630x0/2020-Business-Skills_28079.png)
Source: The 10 Most Important Business Skills in 2020 (Infographic) (//http://)