Futureproofing Your Career: How to Stay Relevant in the Age of Automation

1 Clock Hour | Domain A: Strategic Planning

We are living in an age where robots and technology are replacing jobs left and right. Technology is here to make our lives easier and it is also rapidly changing the way the world operates. The rapid rate at which automation is occurring continues to accelerate. The big question is: How will humans keep up and add value?

Understanding the major shifts in our industry is step one in future proofing your career. This session will walk planners through ways in which they can expand their careers and broaden their professional horizons with the goal of securing their role in any organization they’re a part of. We will walk through areas for career development and untapped opportunities in our industry that can make planners indispensable in the era of automation.

This session is ideal for planners who are eager to keep up with trends and be one step ahead of the competition.

Learner Outcomes:

• Understand the way the technology has impacted our careers
• Discover opportunities to advance our professional development
• Examine strategies to manage these changes