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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	Average: 3  (2 ratings)

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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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