Most of Your People Don't Have the Skills They Need Now ... or in the Future
As Director of Business Development for PM College, the learning and development arm of PM Solutions, Johanna Mickel possesses over 25 years’ experience as a business development professional working with major organizations by providing professional services for the planning and implementation of large, complex solutions especially in the professional development arena. Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Johanna manages PM Solutions’ global learning and development.
It’s funny how things seem to happen in sync. I have been discussing the soft skills gaps that companies are experiencing with several of our clients. Then, a day or two later, what should pop up in my inbox but a very interesting article in CIO Magazine about top skills needed for success in the digital era … listing the following as skills in big demand and lacking presently in many companies:
- Big Picture Perspective
- Client Empathy
- Consulting Capability
- Marketing and Promotion
- Presentation Skills
- Inquisitive Mind
While it is disconcerting to learn that, as cited in the article, 80% of employees lack the skills they need, I am proud that PM College has been ahead of the curve in addressing interpersonal and business skills for project managers.
What are your skills gaps? How can we help?
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