Mastering Skills Tech: Implementation, Validation & Organizational Change. In this episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of skills technology with Teresa Rose, an award-winning learning and performance consultant and founder of ConsultHer Ltd. With over 16 years of experience in organizational and people development, Teresa shares her insights on implementing skills technology, the importance of skills validation, and how organizations can adapt to make skills initiatives successful. We also explore topics such as process mapping, change management, and designing effective reskilling journeys. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how to leverage skills to drive organizational success.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Start

• 01:09 - Intro

• 03:35 - Implementing skills technology

• 07:45 - Skills validation

• 10:31 - Data sources for skills tech

• 21:22 - How does an organization need to adapt to make skills technology work?

• 24:24 - Process mapping

• 29:08 - Change management

• 37:44 - Skills portfolio management

• 40:23 - Designing reskilling journeys

• 46:45 - Further reading

• 49:06 - End

Guest Contact Information:

Teresa Rose

• Website: www.consulther.co.uk

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresar

Resources Mentioned:

• Guy W. Wallace's work on process mapping and performance improvement

• Peter Sheppard's insights on skill sensing networks at Ericsson

• Uncommon Sense by Julia Galef – a recommended read on decision-making and critical thinking

• The Oxford Review – for research on competencies and skills in organizational performance

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