TeamFit is doing research into skill models. As part of this, we are looking at critical skills & have shared a short survey. Here are some preliminary results.

Knowledge work, unlike industrial work does not rely on a series of repeatable tasks, rather it is reliant on challenges to address, and goals to achieve. How does work change if we all think of it as a portfolio of projects? Let's explore this topic

Skill and competency models are often used to shape learning and development strategies. The conventional process is to find the skill gaps and address them, but can we go beyond that? If so, how?

Pattern recognition is one of the most important foundational skills but also one of the most difficult to come to grips with.

Who you are has become far more important than what you do. As jobs change and work becomes more fluid we need to look beyond roles into skills, and not just the skills most used but potential and aspirational skills.

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

Without a proper assessment of the skills at a company and individual level, there is no way to correctly align the strategic direction with the ability to deliver on projects that company wish to pursue.

The stand-alone skills are just building blocks that only came to life when connected to a network.

The skill profile of people in the LinkedIn Connected Car Group was surveyed to see what skills will be needed for the development of the connected car.

Many of our memories lie below the surface with only a few poking above. Our conscious memories are connected beneath the surface. The same is true of skills.

Capabilities are a key part of Cascading Choices. For professional services, skills are the key. Skill management should be central to strategic planning.

The ability to collaborate is a perfect entry point into the world of skills. There are many important associated skills like empathy and communication.

Past skills, earned in the roles we have had throughout our careers resurface in new ways and are the foundation for new abilities.

What motivates us to develop new skills and to apply them at work? Fear and greed come to mind, as does social pressure, but the most important thing is hope.