We are thrilled to announce that Perttu Pölönen’s bestseller FUTURE SKILLS has now been acquired by Bertrand in Portugal!
The deal was closed by Elsa Lindström at Elina Ahlback Literary Agency.
«The fast pace of technological evolution and artificial intelligence brings fears and uncertainty about the place of human beings in the future. How can humans be well succeeded in the age of machines, robots and AI? Perttu Pölönen shows us with great clarity and optimism that, more than ever, humans need to rely on exclusively human skills like creativity, problem solving, compassion, storytelling, perseverance, team work for success and ultimately for a better society. Future Skills is an inspiring and stimulating book that offers a new confidence on the future and suggests the lines for building a much needed long-lasting curriculum.»
– Jorge Garcia, nonfiction editor at Bertrand
The rights have now been acquired in 7 territories, but are still available in Italy, Estonia, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Norway, Lithuania etc.
PRAISE FOR FUTURE SKILLS:
Future Skills is an important book for our times. Its mission to support the cultivation of “soft” skills like compassion, creativity, and team work – so often overlooked in today’s workplace – is vital as we move into this unpredictable decade. I’m also excited to work with Perttu Pölönen, whose impressive work as an inventor, composer, and futurist make him perfectly positioned to assess future trends with a hopeful outlook.
– Hannah Bennett, Senior Acquisitions Editor, Start Publishing, US
“Our capacity for problem solving is a vital attribute of humankind – and Perttu Pölönen has captured the very essence of what our future depends on. Future Skills is an insightful and encouraging book about what skills we as a society should cultivate in the coming years and why. Filled with inspiring personal stories and thought-provoking examples, this is a book I would make my students read. Perttu is a visionary young thinker.”
– Esther Wojcicki, educator and best-selling author of How to Raise Successful People: Simple Lessons for Radical Results
“The book ponders on and introduces skills we all need now when the world changes at such a rapid pace. However, it’s not a title about technology. In the midst of everything there’s the appreciation for the uniqueness and importance of humanity. [–] I recommend it warmly.”
–Riina Stén, a communications professional on her blog
by Perttu Pölönen
What are the 12+1 essential skills that will help you defeat the fear of the future?
The next revolution is a human revolution, says Perttu Pölönen, a futurist, inventor and inspirational speaker. We should develop courage, adaptability, compassion, storytelling, patience and curiosity, to name a few, in order to succeed in the era of machines, robots and artificial intelligence. Pölönen explains how.
Future Skills challenges assumptions about the future and provides insightful and thought-provoking observations – there’s a lot to digest. With the world developing so fast, we should not focus on what is changing but rather find what is not going to change. What makes us different from machines, makes us happy.
Otava, 2020, 192pp.
Full English PDF
FINLAND: Otava (orig.)
HUNGARY: Anna Inkeri Pap
SOUTH KOREA: BP Publishers
UNITED STATES: Recorded Publishing (audio)
UNITED STATES: Start Publishing (print & e-book)