Future Skills, Collaboration and Leadership
New Article from the Nostradamus Project
Presented by Göteborg Film Festival and Kulturakademin, the article explores how progressive skills development, collaborative learning, and effective leadership can shape a more sustainable and innovative audiovisual sector.
In the 10-page article Future Skills for Film and Series, cultural strategist Sofia Rasmussen draws on key insights from Kulturakademin’s Skills reports and the 2024 Nostradamus Report: Paradox of Hope. She outlines how the industry can respond to growing complexity and change—emphasizing the importance of coopetition strategies, authentic leadership, and a shift in mindset to foster resilience and long-term growth.
Five key takeaways from the article:
- Build Structures for Coopetition and Learning – Long-term platforms for knowledge sharing can foster collaboration and strengthen the industry’s ecosystem.
- Prioritize Trust-Building Initiatives – Transparent goals and a shared sense of purpose are key to building trust in a traditionally competitive sector.
- Invest in Leadership That Promotes Learning and Collaboration – Authentic leadership and psychological safety are crucial for fostering knowledge-sharing organizations.
- Identify and Develop the Right Skills – Mapping existing and missing competencies can unlock strategic collaborations and shared growth.
- Strengthen the Human Perspective in a Digitalized Future – As technology advances, developing self-awareness and empathetic leadership is becoming increasingly important to balance creativity with digital transformation.