Essential Thinking for the Digital Age: The Key ‘Mind-Skills’ That Can Never Be Automated Away

Transforming Mindsets for the Digital Age

The Digital Age demands a radical shift in how we think, work, and innovate. While organizations and individuals race to keep pace with technological advancements, many remain anchored in outdated "Industrial Age Thinking." This mindset, born from a bygone era of rigid structures and linear processes, inhibits agility, creativity, and the ability to thrive in today’s dynamic environment. To unlock your full potential in this new reality, adopting a forward-looking approach—Essential Thinking for the Digital Age—is imperative.

Empowering Skills for Sustained Success

This course equips participants with the key ‘mind-skills’ needed to navigate and excel in an Industry 4.0 landscape. Grounded in Lean, Agile, and Design Thinking methodologies, the training emphasizes traits like critical thinking, creativity, human-centricity, and collaboration. Through interactive discussions and exercises, attendees will leave with a robust toolkit to foster sustainable excellence, embrace innovation, and remain indispensable in a rapidly evolving world where automation cannot replace the power of human ingenuity.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Grasp the fundamental traits required for success in the Digital Age, including curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, and human-centricity.
• Differentiate between outdated "Industrial Age Thinking" and transformative "Digital Age Thinking."
• Apply soft skills like experimentation, collaboration, and adaptability to address modern workplace challenges.
• Build a lifelong set of ‘mind-skills’ that remain relevant and irreplaceable in an automated world.
• Assess personal and organizational mindsets, identifying areas for improvement to thrive in the digital future.

This course is ideal for:

• Forward-Thinking Professionals: Individuals eager to stay ahead in their personal and professional development journeys.
• Change Agents and Innovators: Employees looking to drive transformation within their organizations by adopting and promoting cutting-edge practices.
• Leaders at All Levels: Professionals committed to fostering a culture of agility, innovation, and sustainable success.

“Positive, enriching learning – engaging, knowledgeable trainer with good materials!” - Tan May Ling, Deputy Director - Singapore Workforce Development Agency

“Thank you so much for conducting the session for our team. This would go a long way in developing the right culture where people are empowered to come up with ideas. The feedback was great and people are very excited to move forward on this journey. Once again thank you so much for your partnership and it was great having you here” - Vikas Singh, Site Director - Dell

“Thanks for your enthusiasm in bringing us through the workshop. We felt our passion as much as we felt yours”. Ong, Sing Chin, Director - NTUC Eldercare

John Sarkis Hamalian – Change Catalyst and Digital-Age Expert

John S. Hamalian is an accomplished Change Catalyst with over two decades of experience at global giants such as General Motors and Dell. A trailblazer in Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Strategy, John has held prestigious Asia-Pacific Director roles and led initiatives across the USA, China, Korea, India, and Singapore.

As a lecturer, writer, and sought-after speaker, John delivers impactful sessions at universities, multinational corporations, and government agencies. His expertise lies in equipping organizations with tools to innovate, adapt, and excel in the Digital Age. With a focus on Lean-Agile-Design Thinking principles, John’s pragmatic approach empowers teams to navigate change, develop essential skills, and embrace the future of work with confidence.