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Powering Growth with Skills: Transforming Talent for a Future-Driven Workforce
Presentation
In this presentation, delegates will embark on a comprehensive journey into the future of skills and competencies required in a fast-evolving workforce. We’ll begin by examining what future skills look like, providing an in-depth overview of emerging competencies across various sectors. Leveraging extensive research and insights from our collaboration with industry expert Josh Bersin, we will explore the “power skills” expected to define high-performance professionals in the coming years. Delegates will gain a clear understanding of the landscape of future-ready skills and how these competencies apply practically within different industries.
A key part of the discussion will focus on identifying, measuring, and integrating these future-ready skills within the talent lifecycle. We’ll address skill definitions and categories and explore methods to align workforce planning with anticipated skill demands. Through this alignment, delegates will learn how to adapt both talent acquisition and talent management strategies, emphasizing the development of relevant skills that ensure a workforce is prepared, adaptable, and ready for future challenges. This section will include tools and methodologies for conducting skill assessments, which help determine an organization’s current status in workforce competencies.
Following this, we’ll explore how to use data and analytics to inform talent strategies. By using metrics to identify skill gaps, optimize learning pathways, and evaluate the effectiveness of skill-building initiatives, organizations can transform data into valuable insights. Delegates will gain an understanding of how to leverage these insights to direct resources toward reskilling and upskilling initiatives that address identified gaps. We will discuss how these efforts can be structured as an end-to-end approach, guiding organizations in integrating skill-related strategies across each stage of talent management.
Throughout the session, we’ll dive into best practices for building and driving reskilling strategies across organizations. We will examine the steps involved in deploying effective reskilling programs that keep pace with technological advancements, allowing the workforce to adapt to changing roles and skill requirements. Delegates will explore strategies to overcome challenges often encountered in the transition to a skills-based model—such as identifying gaps, engaging employees in skill-building efforts, and embedding reskilling as an ongoing part of business strategy.
By the end of the presentation, delegates will have a clear perspective on how skills for the future can actively shape business strategies, from recruitment and workforce planning to long-term talent development. They will understand how to measure and assess skills within the talent lifecycle, supporting practical applications from hiring to ongoing career development. Whether an organization is looking to fully adopt a skills-based model or focus on specific areas, such as skills audits or targeted recruitment strategies, delegates will be equipped with insights, frameworks, and tools to help cultivate a future-ready workforce that meets evolving industry needs.
This presentation aims to provide a balanced view of the future of skills from both research and practical perspectives. By gaining a deeper understanding of emerging competencies, identifying and measuring skill gaps, and implementing effective reskilling strategies, delegates will be well-positioned to apply these insights and lead their organizations toward sustained success in a skills-driven landscape.
How will the delegates be able to apply your session content back on their job?
After attending this presentation, delegates will return to their roles with a clear roadmap for embedding future-ready skills into their organizations. They will be empowered to assess and refine how their organization currently defines, measures, and applies skills, aligning with SHL’s research-backed definition of future skills. Equipped with insights into essential "power skills" and their relevance across various industries, delegates can identify key competencies that will drive competitive advantage and operational effectiveness.
Furthermore, the presentation provides a foundation for evaluating where their organization stands in terms of becoming a skills-based entity. Delegates will be encouraged to reflect on challenges presented, identifying those relevant to their context—such as measuring skills, engaging employees in upskilling, or addressing skill gaps. They’ll gain practical approaches to using key metrics and analytics to inform their talent strategies, ensuring these efforts are evidence-driven and targeted for maximum impact.
Delegates will also walk away with actionable guidance on how to integrate these skills-based strategies across the talent lifecycle, whether by incorporating skills assessments into recruitment, aligning workforce planning with future skill needs, or shaping reskilling initiatives. Finally, they’ll leave with a sense of where to begin—whether implementing small steps, like conducting a skills audit, or developing a long-term roadmap to a fully skills-based approach. This enables them to return to their organizations not only with a strategic vision but also with practical, adaptable steps for immediate action.
What type of tip/tool (e.g., a template, framework, etc.) will you leave the delegates with?
Delegates will leave the session with valuable tools and resources to support their journey toward a skills-based approach. We will provide access to in-depth white papers on power skills, offering research insights that define these competencies and highlight their relevance across industries. This will serve as a foundational resource for identifying and prioritizing the essential skills that can drive organizational success.
Additionally, we’ll showcase practical examples of what a skills-based organization can look like, offering delegates a clear picture of how to integrate future-ready skills at every stage of the talent lifecycle. By sharing case studies, frameworks, and visual models, we will equip delegates with actionable insights and starting points they can immediately consider, whether implementing skills assessments, developing reskilling strategies, or aligning workforce planning. This blend of research and practical examples provides a robust toolkit for delegates to adapt and apply within their unique organizational contexts.
What do you want your audience to know at the end of your presentation and what will the three main points be?
1. Understanding Future-Ready Skills: Delegates will gain insights into the competencies and "power skills" that will define a high-performance workforce in the future. By understanding these emerging skills, they’ll be better prepared to align their talent strategies with the demands of a rapidly changing work environment.
2. Using Data to Drive Skills Development: The session will highlight the importance of leveraging data and analytics to identify skill gaps, tailor learning pathways, and evaluate development initiatives. Delegates will learn how to turn data into actionable insights, directing resources effectively toward reskilling and upskilling efforts.
3. Implementing Practical Reskilling Strategies: Delegates will leave with actionable steps for driving reskilling strategies across their organizations. From conducting skills assessments to creating focused reskilling programs, they’ll understand how to adapt their workforce to meet future needs, ensuring both individual and organizational growth.
4. Applying Skills Strategies Across the Talent Lifecycle: Delegates will understand how to incorporate future-ready skills at every stage of the talent lifecycle, from recruitment and workforce planning to talent development and career progression. By exploring diverse use cases, they’ll see how skills-based approaches can be adapted to specific organizational needs, whether focusing on skills audits, targeted recruitment, or broader talent management initiatives.
