The transition to a Skills-Based Organization (SBO) represents a paradigm shift in how companies manage and develop their workforce. This approach prioritizes skills and competencies over traditional roles and titles, aiming to align more closely with dynamic business needs and individual employee growth. The challenges are significant, involving the redefinition of job roles, realignment of HR processes, and the integration of new technologies and methodologies for tracking and enhancing employee skills.

Failure to effectively manage this transition can result in misalignment between employee capabilities and business objectives, potentially leading to reduced efficiency and competitiveness. Conversely, a successful transition to a skills-based approach can lead to enhanced agility, better talent retention, and improved organizational performance, positioning the company as a forward-thinking leader in human capital management.

Learn from some of the world's top HR and Learning & Development Leaders who are helping their organizations move to work without jobs that are aligned, effective, and future-ready for sustained organizational success.

Discussion points

• Strategies for defining and mapping new competency frameworks

• Integrating skills-based goals with business objectives

• Leveraging technology to track and enhance skills development

• Real-world success stories from companies that have transitioned to a Skills-Based Organisation

Panelists

• Laurent Aufils, Chief People Officer at Orange Business

• Sarah Tobey, Vice President, People & Workforce Analytics at Kyndryl

• Tim Young, Senior Vice President, HR Operations at Pearson 

• Rebecca Warren, Director, Talent-Centered Transformation at Eightfold AI

• (Moderator) Chris Rainey, CEO & Co-Founder at HR Leaders

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