Personal & Professional Development Community
Thriving in the Skills-Based Economy: How to Integrate Strategies for Career Growth and Skill Enhancement
With Isla Reddin – Director of the Personal & Professional Development COP
As we transition into a skills-based economy, the emphasis on specific competencies over traditional roles is reshaping the professional landscape. Join us for this engaging and interactive opportunity to explore the dynamics of the skills-based economy and its impact on career development.
Participants will share their experiences, discuss challenges, and identify steps to prepare for their future roles. Sharing ideas and experiences, attendees will reflect on the most in-demand skills in their sector, address organizational and personal skill gaps, and leverage continuous learning to stay competitive. By understanding the critical role of skills in today's job market, participants will discover some proactive steps they can take on the path to sustained career growth and adaptability.
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Key Takeaways
- Understanding the Skills-Based Economy: Gain insights into what the skills-based economy entails and its implications for the modern workforce.
- Identifying In-Demand Skills: Collaboratively identify and explore the skills that are most sought after in today’s job market.
- Bridging Skill Gaps: Learn methods for assessing your current skills and identifying areas for improvement.
- Strategies for Lifelong Learning: Discover effective strategies for continuous upskilling and reskilling.
- Career Development Planning: Consider a personalized career development plan that aligns with the evolving demands of the skills-based economy. Grab a peer for support!
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By the end of this workshop, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in a skills-driven market, ensuring they can navigate their career paths with confidence and agility. This highly interactive session will provide a platform for sharing experiences, learning from others, and developing actionable steps to future-proof their careers.
About Your Speaker:
Isla Reddin, Corporate Performance Coach
Isla Reddin is a corporate performance coach passionate about bringing diverse tools and strategies to support individuals and teams to grow and reach their desired goals. Her background in curriculum design, training, and project management informs her coaching practice. Isla believes new tools and paradigms of learning need to be constantly created to meet the needs of individuals and society.
In her early career, Isla supported global sales, media, and PR events for international automotive, pharmaceutical, and financial services companies. In the past 15 years, she has worked in Europe and the US as a consultant and corporate performance coach with multiple clients, and as an entrepreneur in the tech, and education spaces. She understands how to help leaders and teams handle the diverse challenges they face with practical, creative, and flexible solutions.
The ATD Austin Chapter has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. This program qualifies for a maximum of 1 point.
