Ep 592: Understanding Skills
The shelf life of skills is getting ever shorter, which has significant implications for talent acquisition. It is essential that TA leaders take an active role in developing the overall skills strategy for their business. If employers want to be effective skills-based organizations, it is clear that talent acquisition, talent management, L&D and strategic workforce planning must be closely aligned.\n\nMy guest this week is Malcolm Taylor, Head of Capability at the UK Health Security Agency. In the last few years, Malcolm has led a highly effective initiative to use data to drive upskilling, talent development and talent acquisition. In our conversation, he shares valuable insights on skills strategy and some interesting perspectives on the likely role AI will play in L&D in the future.\n\nIn the interview, we discuss:\n\nWhy upskilling is so essential in 2024\n\nThe shortening life cycle of skills\n\nEngagement and retention\n\nTeaching people how to learn\n\nMapping skills within the organization\n\nCan AI create a common skills language across professions?\n\nData-driven decision making\n\nCommunity-based learning\n\nThe role of TA in skills-based organizations\n\nThe importance of removing silos in the people function.\n\nWhat does the future look like?\n\n\nFollow this podcast on Apple Podcasts