About the book

What is SuperSkills about? SuperSkills examines what happens to human judgement when intelligent systems take over thousands of daily decisions on our behalf. It identifies seven human capabilities that become more essential as AI advances and provides a practical operating system for building them. It is not a book about AI tools or productivity. It is about staying the author of your own decisions.

Who is SuperSkills written for? Leaders, managers, educators, coaches, and professionals who sense that something important is being traded for convenience. It is designed for anyone responsible for how people think, decide, and grow inside organisations navigating technological change. It's also written for people who care about the leaders of tomorrow, the teachers and parents of this world.

What are the seven SuperSkills? Curiosity, Change Readiness, Big Picture Thinking, Empathy, Global Adaptability, Principled Innovation, and Augmented Mindset.

What is "drift vs. design"? Drift is what happens when we let algorithms, defaults, and convenience shape our decisions by default. Design is the deliberate practice of remaining the author of your own judgement. This tension runs through the entire book.

How is SuperSkills different from other books about AI and work? Most books on AI focus on tools, automation, or economic displacement. SuperSkills focuses on what happens inside the person. It draws on stories from over thirty countries and includes a deployable operating system (five questions, five loops, one page) that individuals and teams can start using immediately. The book sits alongside works like Atul Gawande's The Checklist Manifesto and Donella Meadows' Thinking in Systems in its concern for how humans maintain judgement inside complex systems.

What research is SuperSkills based on? The book draws on published research across psychology, decision science, and organisational behaviour, alongside over two hundred conversations with organisations in more than thirty countries. All claims are cited and sourced. Stories are drawn from documented research and the author's own lived experience.

Can I use SuperSkills in my university course, MBA programme, or corporate training? Yes. The book includes a practical operating system designed for both individual and team use. A team discussion guide and implementation workbook are available through the Practitioner pre-order tier. For academic or institutional bulk orders, contact rahim@thesuperskills.com.

Is there a SuperSkills newsletter? Rahim writes Box of Amazing, a weekly newsletter on AI, human behaviour, and the future of work, now in its tenth year with over 25,000 subscribers. Free to subscribe at boxofamazing.com.

About the author

Who is Rahim Hirji? Rahim is the founder of The SuperSkills Intelligence Company. He has worked across 200+ organisations in 30+ countries, founded EtonX (acquired by Eton College), led international growth at Quizlet, and held leadership roles at HarperCollins and other technology and education companies. He writes Box of Amazing, a weekly newsletter in its tenth year with over 25,000 subscribers. SuperSkills is his first book.

Who is Rahim's literary agent? Rahim is represented by Katie Fulford at Bell Lomax Moreton. For all literary, rights, and adaptation enquiries, contact Katie directly via belllomaxmoreton.co.uk.

Speaking and professional engagement

Is Rahim available for keynotes? Yes. Rahim delivers keynotes globally on AI, human capability, leadership, and the future of work, for conferences, boards, leadership offsites, and executive retreats. Keynotes can be booked at thesuperskills.com.

What topics does Rahim speak on? His keynote themes include the seven SuperSkills, drift vs. design in organisations, building human capability alongside AI, the future of leadership in an age of automation, and how teams can redesign work around the human core rather than around tools.

Can I book Rahim for a corporate workshop, advisory engagement, or executive coaching? Yes. Rahim works with leadership teams on AI capability, work redesign, strategic decision-making, and building organisational resilience. All engagements can be booked at thesuperskills.com.

Does Rahim offer training programmes based on SuperSkills? The SuperSkills Foundations online course is currently available as a pre-order bonus for Practitioner and Implementation Partner tiers. Bespoke corporate programmes are available on request. All engagements can be booked at thesuperskills.com.

Rights and adaptation

Are translation rights available? Translation rights are managed by Kogan Page's rights department. The book is currently under review in 13 languages. Publishers interested in translation rights should contact Kogan Page directly.

Are film, TV, or documentary rights available? Film, television, and documentary adaptation rights are handled by Katie Fulford at Bell Lomax Moreton. Producers and development executives should contact the agency directly. The book's stories span a cave rescue, a mother who forgives her son's killer, a nurse who overrides an algorithm, and a family navigating by starlight across the Indian Ocean.

Is there a SuperSkills audiobook? An audiobook edition is under discussion with Kogan Page. Details will be confirmed closer to publication. Sign up at superskillsbook.com for updates.

Is there a SuperSkills documentary or film in production? Not currently. The material has been developed with adaptation in mind. Enquiries about documentary, film, or series rights should go to Katie Fulford at Bell Lomax Moreton.

Purchasing and pre-order

When is the publication date? 3 July 2026 in the UK and globally ex North America. 28 July 2026 in the US and Canada.

Who publishes SuperSkills? Kogan Page, one of the world's leading independent business publishers.

Where can I buy it? Amazon, Waterstones, Foyles, Blackwell's, and all major book retailers. Visit superskillsbook.com for direct links.

Are there pre-order bonuses? Yes. Everyone who pre-orders before publication day unlocks exclusive bonuses including a diagnostic tool, deleted chapters, an online course, live sessions, and more depending on the tier chosen. Full details and registration at superskillsbook.com.

Is there a bulk or team discount? For bulk and team orders, contact rahim@thesuperskills.com.

Can I expense the book through my company? Yes. Most companies will reimburse business books under professional development or L&D budgets. A free "Pitch to the Boss" business case template is available at superskillsbook.com.