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For CIO Professionals

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September 13, 2007

Skills Assessment — A 21st Century Imperative For CIOs

by Phil Murphy

with Alex Cullen, Marc Cecere, Tim DeGennaro

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Executive Summary

While hiring the right people has always been a key capability of successful organizations, shifting demographics are driving skills management to become one of today's critical issues. Skills assessment efforts provide the foundation for effective skills management — enabling CIOs to: direct hiring, manage retention, plan training and development, and guide career path definition — all critical aspects of maintaining a quality workforce.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Great People Are The Foundation For Great Performance In IT
  • Skills Assessment Programs Measure Supply, Demand, And Gaps
  • Close The Loop — Skills Assessments Are A Beginning, Not The End

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