Big global challenges we face are Environment and Sustainability, Security and Economic Stability. Similarly we have Digital and Physical infrastructure as both a challenge or on real sense an opportunity.
Similar challenge exist with Human Health and Education.
Technologies that belong the in current "Waves of innovation" ?
In my opinion - Challenges that exist are water resources, Air pollution and early health/virus detection to ensure no worldwide epidemics are caused.
In today's time with excessive amount of Data available, Machine learning is helping in getting the predictability in the space of health. With the innovation of AI it is becoming easier to help us scale a problem solution and get accurate information which was not accessible 2-3 decades ago. With the digital growth comes high morale responsible especially around social engineering and changing people view with information which might be partial or half baked. Secured and smart innovation required to ensure that accuracy on the information being shared on social platform or via News platform too.
3D Printing
Robotics
NanoTechnology
BioTechnology
Creating T Shaped people, it is basically a form that help in defining the skills required by the organization. It really includes the knowledge about Design, Entrepreneurship, innovation and Leadership.
1. Change and Globalization
2. Creativity
3. Opportunity Evaluation
4. Decision Making.
Interpersonal Skills:
1. Teamwork
2. Persuasion and Influence
3. Communication
4. Ethics
Critical aspect to be competent and right decision maker
Basics of Finance helps too.