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Becoming skills-powered

Unpacking the big questions around skills-based organisations

Skills unlock a whole world of possibilities​.

By focusing directly on skills themselves rather than on how they have been acquired, a skills-first approach has the potential to democratise access to economic opportunities and pathways to good jobs for many more people than traditional approaches have done. World Economic Forum (2023)

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In the headlines, industry discussion and even government manifestos – everyone is talking about skills.

The way people think about work, jobs and skills has changed over the last few years, with many organisations opting for a skills-based approach. But what does this mean?

What exactly is a skills-based organisation?

In a skills-based organisation (SBO), your skills define the work you do rather than your job title.

Work is broken down into tasks and projects that are matched to employees with the right experience and capabilities instead of worrying about whose job it is.

%

of current work being performed falls outside of people’s core job descriptions*

*Deloitte

Unpacking the skills needed for each piece of work allows different people to contribute, creating a more fluid talent environment. For example, someone with design skills can be allocated – or opt in – to a project from a different division.

To adopt this agile way of working, businesses need to adapt their structure and processes, as well as their organisational mindset, people management, and employee experience offering.

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What are the benefits?

For the employees, they include:

Greater variety on the type of work you do

Opportunities to gain experience in a more diverse range of work

An infrastructure built to boost your development and progression

Merit-based opportunities and internal mobility

For the employer, they include:

Bolstering your EX by providing career development opportunities

Improving quality of hiring via filling skills gaps and shortening time

Increasing productivity

Agility in how you use your talent to meet new requirements or market demands

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Is the future of work skills-based?

Whether you’re sceptical, considering it, or already on board, we want to hear from you!

What’s the catch?

Building a skills-based organisation isn’t without its challenges.

It’s complex to implement and can be costly, particularly if it doesn’t bring the return on investment you are imagining. It’s also not right for every business.

That’s why getting the foundations right and aligning your skills strategy to your wider business strategy are important. You shouldn’t take it on because it’s trending, but rather because it can help you meet the business outcome you are looking for.

Each chapter of this campaign will walk you through the key considerations in the skills space, shedding light on how to navigate the cultural change, practical set up and overcome the common blockers.

1.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SKILLS-BASED ORGANISATION

Starts August 2024

VIDEO | 04 AUG 2024

How can your organisation become skills-powered?

LIVE | 13 AUG 2024

How can organisations become skills-powered?

BLOG | 11 SEP 2024

The foundations of a skills-based organisation

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The foundations of a skills-based organisation

the foundational elements to a skills-based organisation
BLOG | 11 SEP 2024

Your quick-start guide to building a skills-based organisation

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Your quick-start guide to building a skills-based organisation

2.

HOW TO CREATE A SKILLS STRATEGY TO BOOST BUSINESS SUCCESS

Starts September 2024

LIVE | 10 SEP 2024

What if you don't need a skills strategy?

PODCAST | 19 SEP 2024

What is the role of leadership in enabling skills-based organisations?

PODCAST | 26 SEP 2024

What if skills could directly boost your business’s bottom line?

BLOG | 15 OCT 2024

Tackling potential skills crises

tackling skills crises
PODCAST | 16 OCT 2024

How is recruitment evolving toward a skills-based future?

PODCAST | 24 OCT 2024

How can organisations leverage a skills-based approach to bridge skill gaps?

LIVE | 29 OCT 2024

How to choose the right skills strategy for your business?

3.

HOW TO SMOOTHLY IMPLEMENT A SKILLS-BASED ORGANISATION

Starts October 2024

BLOG | 05 NOV 2024

Using a skills strategy to boost business success

supercharge skills strategy
WORKSHOP | 20 NOV 2024

Skills strategy workshop: Workday powered by LACE Partners

supercharge skills strategy
PODCAST | 07 NOV 2024

How can a skills-based approach shape a more inclusive and adaptable future of work?

where to start skills-based approach
WEBINAR | 28 NOV 2024

Skills, growth and mentorship

where to start skills-based approach
PODCAST | 21 NOV 2024

How will AI impact organisations becoming skills-powered?

where to start skills-based approach

4.

A SKILLS APPROACH ACROSS THE EMPLOYEE LIFECYCLE

Starts October 2024

5.

HOW TO OVERCOME CHALLENGES TO A SKILLS-BASED APPROACH

Starts January 2025

WORKSHOP | 26 FEB 2024

Interactive workshop: Skills and ladders

interactive workshop - skills and ladders

6.

HOW SKILLS CAN UNLOCK WHOLE A WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES

PANEL – Starts February 2025

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