“Heat-related Texas deaths climb after Beryl knocked out power to millions.” That was the headline the other day in USA Today. There are similar stories across the country and around the world.
The challenges are only getting bigger. Humanity needs to step up efforts to develop solutions and keep our societies functioning. That takes the most important natural resource of all: people—human capital.
To build the Energy Workforce of the Future to achieve all this, we must draw together the proverbial “best and brightest.” We also need to focus on adaptability. The energy sector needs people with top-notch AQ. Adaptation is a huge part of the energy transition.
The BBC explains that the “adaptability quotient” is “a subjective set of qualities loosely defined as the ability to pivot and flourish in an environment of fast and frequent change.”
The organization Peak Learning, meanwhile, uses the same acronym to refer to “adversity quotient,” a method “for measuring and strengthening human resilience.” The group is led by best-selling author Paul Stoltz, who also directs the Global Resilience and GRIT Institutes.
As you may know, ALLY Energy is all about GRIT. The extended deadline for our annual GRIT Awards is almost up, so get in those nominations fast!
Finding people with AQ
The energy industry must do all it can to attract and retain a workforce filled with people who are not only skilled and ready to work but also adaptable and resilient when facing adversity. How can companies find people who excel at AQ?
Harnessing the power of emerging technologies, we’re creating the ultimate platform to match top talent with jobs at all kinds of energy companies, from giant corporations to small startups and everything in between. And because it will focus on people’s unique sense of purpose, we will deliver candidates who will likely stay, grow, and become leaders. Learn more here.
By uniting and working together, we can achieve great things. We can prevent future losses and struggles of widespread power outages while transitioning to an era of Net Zero.
