Design Thinking - a skill, an approach or a process. Did it started in 1973 or perhaps a bit earlier, in the sixth century BC?

When looking at the skills of a large group of people who plat the same general role one generally finds clusters. These clusters can reveal the different ways in which people approach the role. This leads to further insights into how people are approaching their work.

Ibbaka conducts occasional Skill Insight Research projects to deepen our understanding of how skills are used in various industries, roles and professions. We recently did research on the skills required for pricing experts

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink has said that "the most important component of good management is ensuring diversity of mind. How do we find and cultivate this?

A TeamFit analysis of skills in the LinkedIn Professional Pricing Society Group. A random sample of 400 people found 1,935 skills. AI & Design skills were weak.

Research from AT Kearney finds that as many as 80% of transformation projects fail or under-deliver. Innovation requires adaptive, not just technical change.

With machine learning data on skills and project performance combine to uncover potential and predict success. The future of skill and expertise management.

What drives ROI on skill & expertise management? The most powerful levers are better utilization & the ability to win more projects.

Managing business to optimize for staff utilization will ultimately lead to commoditization. Applying skills to build differentiation is a better strategy.

Digital transformation is a critical theme in many sectors. What are the core underlying skills that support digital transformation?

Lawyers, accountant, firms in Architecture, Engineering & Construction all want to be business consultants. Borders are blurring. This could drive innovation.