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Digital Skills & Talent

From basic digital skills and in-work apprenticeships to executive training and formal education; the digital skills gap is recognised as holding back UK plc. Nearly one in four of us have not kept pace and lack the basic digital skills to manage core tasks such as managing information, communicating online or making a transaction. Supporting the development of these skills is an issue for employers, educators and government if we are to fulfil our potential as one of the most digitally competitive nations.

All organizations require a management discipline that focuses on setting directions and marshalling the workforce to deliver on a strategy aimed at achieving near-term targets while progressing toward longer-term objectives. While the theory and practice of management is replete with approaches for leading and managing […]

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5 training tips to get your organisation digital

May 2022

It’s brilliant to see the investment the Centre has been prepared to make in the organisation to make sure they have the skills and capabilities they need as they prepare to deliver against a new strategy and vision. Of course an introductory programme doesn’t mean […]

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Investing in data skills to unlock the value of data

May 2022

National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) and the National Data Strategy Forum The launch of the National Data Strategy Forum last year has led to a great deal of activity and has certainly initiated ‘a conversation about the way that we support the responsible and trusted use of […]

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Enabling change, enabling success

April 2022

80% of leaders say they need more training to keep up with technological change (Open University). The accelerating pace of change is a top challenge for business leaders. The introduction of new processes, technology or products to a business involves organisational transformation. Adjustment is required […]

What does successful digital collaboration look like.

April 2022

I watched ‘The Beatles: Get Back’ documentary recently and was gripped by how they created the ‘Let it Be’ album in a fortnight, culminating in a rooftop concert. Seeing inside their world and how they listened to each other, tried out new ideas and navigated […]

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Hiring for potential: Tackling the tech skills shortage

March 2022

With so much disruption within the tech sector, now is the time for companies to reconsider their hiring strategy. How can businesses look beyond CVs and experience and start hiring with potential at the forefront? The skills crisis in tech is ongoing, and poses a […]

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