Why You Need a Talent Development Strategy for the Skills Economy

In today's rapidly evolving skills economy, building a skills-based organization is essential for closing skill gaps and developing resilient workforces. This journey begins with a strategic L&D approach, where skilling is seamlessly integrated into every stage of the talent development lifecycle – from hiring and onboarding to ongoing development and succession planning. By adopting a clear framework for skills integration, businesses can effectively map and measure workforce skills, providing the clarity needed to identify gaps and address them strategically. This approach not only enhances talent acquisition and retention but also optimizes talent allocation, driving productivity and performance.

Join Mark Onisk, Chief Content Officer at Skillsoft, and Gretchen Ringer, Director of Learning and Development at Leidos, for an insightful discussion on the strategic importance of building a skills-focused talent development strategy. 

Key Takeaways:

• Explore how the skills economy is reshaping talent development strategies and its impact on organizational growth.
• Learn effective methods for measuring and indexing skills to enhance workforce planning and development.
• Understand how to integrate skills-based approaches across the talent development lifecycle to boost retention and performance.