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6 innovative and effective approaches to upskilling
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6 innovative and effective approaches to upskilling

big think, 2024


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Talent and skill gaps are an ever-growing issue in the modern world of work, but some companies are rising to the challenge with aplomb. In this intriguing article, journalist Tim Cooper explores why leading companies are shifting from external recruitment to internal talent cultivation, and how six organizations are shaking up traditional approaches to upskilling. Learn about the transformative power of silo-busting, immersive media and gamification, and other groundbreaking tactics that are reshaping the employee development landscape.

Take-Aways

  • The rapid evolution of required skills in various fields underlies an urgent need for new approaches to learning and development.
  • Deloitte takes a data-driven approach to customized training.
  • Cannabiva “gamifies” skill-building.

About the Author

Author Tim Cooper is an award-winning business and financial journalist.


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    Y. G. 8 months ago
    Immersive learning methods, such as virtual simulations, have successfully engaged younger employees. The approach allows workers to put new skills into practice and aligns with millennial and gen Z employees’ preferences for interactive educational experiences.