Capability Development

The Digital Skills Revolution: 10 Bold Predictions for the Year 2025

Prediction season is here, but let’s skip the crystal balls and cut to the chase—2025 is just weeks away, and the skills economy is already rewriting the rules of work. The question isn’t if change is coming; it’s whether you’re ready to ride the wave or get swept aside. This isn’t just another list of […]

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SFIA: The Digital Skills Revolution the World Needs Now

Let’s not mince words: how we manage digital talent today is broken AF. It’s inefficient, wasteful, and downright embarrassing for a world that claims to be at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. Whether you’re a CEO lamenting the talent gap or a government official championing digital transformation, the truth is that you’re probably

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With DOGE in the Lead, It’s Time for a National Digital Skills Framework in the USA

America, The Future Is Slipping Away: Act Now or Pay the Price! Imagine this: It’s 2030, and the United States is no longer the leader in innovation, cybersecurity, or digital transformation. The global workforce has left us in the dust, powered by nations that had the foresight to prepare for a digital future while we

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SFIA 9 is the Digital Talent Benchmarking Upgrade Your Organization Can’t Ignore

In today’s hyper-digital landscape, using outdated people analytics approaches to manage skills is like navigating with a paper map in the age of GPS. If your organization still relies on static job descriptions and generic skill lists, you’re not just falling behind—you’re at risk of becoming a relic. The digital talent landscape is more competitive

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How a Cybersecurity Company Used AI to Empower Their Team, Not Replace Them

The meeting room was tense. Leadership sat quietly, papers and screens in front of them, as they weighed a critical decision—whether to introduce an AI-powered chatbot to manage the increasing load of help desk tickets. The efficiency gains were clear, and the potential savings were undeniable. But the unspoken question hung in the air: What

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SFIA 9: Equipping the Digital Workforce for the AI Revolution

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not merely reshaping industries—it’s revolutionizing how we live, work, and innovate. AI promises unparalleled efficiency, more intelligent decision-making, and a surge of innovation that could propel us into an era of unprecedented achievement. But this transformation doesn’t come without its challenges. As AI becomes more integrated into everyday operations, it introduces

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SFIA and Agile Transformation: Enabling Organizational Agility through Skill Development

Agile methodologies have revolutionized the way organizations approach software development and project management. They promote iterative, collaborative, and adaptive practices that enable companies to respond quickly to changing market demands. However, successful agile transformation requires more than just implementing new processes; it requires a shift in mindset, culture, and skill sets. This is where the

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Digital Talent Mobility: Beyond Job Descriptions and Roles

Welcome to the future—where degrees gather dust and vendor-specific certifications crumble like forgotten relics. Here, it’s not about where you studied or how many years you’ve clocked in a cubicle. – It’s about what you can do, how you can pivot, and whether your skills can dance across boundaries. The Changing Landscape In the not-so-distant

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From CrowdStrike to Competence: Ensuring Your Digital Teams are Prepared For Anything

Today’s massive CrowdStrike outage is a stark reminder that our cyber defenses are only as strong as the people and their skills behind them. While I’m not making assumptions about the cause, our experience at SkillsTX shows that human skill proficiency and competence play a significant role in many breaches, attacks, and outages. It’s time

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Balancing the Digital Talent House of Cards: A Skills-Based Approach

The old guard of talent evaluation is crumbling faster than a Jenga tower in an earthquake. We’re discussing a seismic shift shaking the foundations of strategic workforce planning, career development, and digital equality. Buckle up because the time for skills-based talent strategies is now, and it’s not asking for permission. It’s kicking down the door,

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