7 Top Skill Building Tips for 2025 from The Mind, The Page, and The Tech Podcast.

Imagine starting a business or landing or looking for a new job and realizing you lack the skills to keep up. I’ve been there and that experience taught me the importance of continuous upskilling.

With the rise of Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), hybrid work models, and the emphasis on emotional intelligence, it’s important to learn the right skills.

LinkedIn’s 2024 Workplace Learning Report found that the number of learning pros who say Learning & Development has a seat at the executive table is 58%, up five percentage points in two years.

Let’s discuss the tools, methods, and strategies that will keep you prepared, not just for 2025, but for the future of work:

1. Develop Data Analytics skills

Data-driven decision-making is vital across industries. Analytics skills improve efficiency and provide insights.

Tools you can use:

1. Excel: Learn advanced features like Power Query, Power Pivot, and macros for data automation.
2. Tableau and Power BI: For data visualization and reporting.
3. Google Analytics 4: Understand customer behavior for marketing insights.