The New Economy Skills series aims to provide guidance on skills that should be prioritized to ensure business and economies have the talent to deliver on innovation, resilience and growth priorities. This first instalment focuses on human-centric skills – the capabilities that allow individuals, organizations and societies to adapt to change and lead transformation.

Drawing on data from education industry and workforce technology providers, a review of existing research and in-depth, expert consultations, this white paper defines human-centric skills; analyses their global supply and demand; proposes a framework for assessing, developing and credentialling human skills; and highlights frontier practices from around the world.