S8 E3: Skills, Data, and the Future of Talent (with Craig Friedman)

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In this episode, Craig Friedman discusses how to effectively connect skills, data, and business strategy based on his book 'Enterprise Skills Unlocked'.

We’ve been talking about skills for years — but how do you make them work? In this episode, we chat with Craig Friedman about his new book, Enterprise Skills Unlocked, and explore how to move beyond common misconceptions to connect learning, data, and business strategy. Craig shares practical insights on turning skills into measurable business impact — and even tells a story about throwing away pennies. Learn more about Craig’s book at https://stccg.com/enterprise-skills-unlocked-2/ 00:00 Intro 02:10 Craig's Background and Experience 03:23 Skills-Based Organizations: An Overview 12:07 Defining Skills and Their Importance 17:05 Impact on Learning and Development 20:41 Validating and Assessing Skills 24:07 Strategies for Implementing Skills-Based Learning 29:06 Challenges and Mistakes in Skills-Based Technology 32:57 Final Thoughts and Book Information LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE ON APPLE, SPOTIFY, AND YOUTUBE Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-learning-geeks-podcast/id1413446184 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7mACo97JvUL1LOmVJ9lATI?si=c430a6d9b08c4100 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learninggeekspodcast You can also download us anywhere you get your…

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Host: The Learning Geeks

Guest: Craig Friedman

Topics covered

• skills
• data
• business strategy
• learning and development
• skills-based organizations

Keywords

• skills
• data
• business impact
• learning
• development
• assessment
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Enterprise Skills Unlocked

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