Since 2020, the workforce has experienced rapid transformation, redefining what workers want from employers while skills gaps threaten business health. Among many theories to the cause of the increasing skills gap, one thing is evident: traditional education is no longer the main proxy to prepare incoming talent with skills needed for the workforce.
Leaders have an opportunity to close this gap––and reimagine the face of future leadership––through durable skill development. The rise of AI may have eclipsed their importance, but durable skills were six of the top 10 rising skills leaders deemed vital to business transformation in 2023. With a 3x longer shelf life than hard skills, durable skills like metacognition, leadership, and critical thinking should be central to inclusive career mobility and retention initiatives.
Join this session to gain tips for transformative, skills-based approaches to hiring, retaining and promoting your talent to meet business demand.
