The Innovator's Guide to Emerging Skills

We can't predict the future, but we can build the skills to be ready for anything.



Industries and business are forever changing, meaning there are as many surprises to worry about as there are new product lines, services, or business models. So how can you ensure your people have the skills for today and for what’s next?

Responsive and agile companies are redesigning their approach to employee learning to continuously uncover and cultivate their most crucial emerging skills. If you are wondering how you can create a future-proof talent approach that accounts for all skills — including emerging skills — look no further. This guide will provide you with a crash course on the following topics:

  • How to benchmark the skills you already have
  • Original data identifying current emerging skills
  • How to plan ahead to acquire emerging skills
  • 5 steps for building a "skill incubator" at your organization