ITPMG

Aging skill sets, retirement, new technologies, mergers, culture changes, budget constraints, and other factors put numerous companies at risk of talent loss. Yet, many ignore the most fundamental solution to address the threat of under-qualified staff - establishing a skills-based organization. An agile, appropriately skilled workforce will not only provide a significant return on investment, but also stimulate people to be more motivated, productive and fulfilled. And, most importantly, talent will be available to capitalize on growth opportunities. More effective resource management, focused training and development, clearer career opportunities, and improved performance management are just a few of the results of an effective skills-based management program.

Establishing a skills-based organization is not as difficult as it may seem. In simple terms, two things are needed: (1) Practical human resource processes and tools that tie skills to the various elements of those functions and link them throughout a chain from recruitment to succession planning; and, (2) a comprehensive skills library that reflects the proficiency and content standards of the organization.

Description
ITPMG consultants have extensive experience in skills and competency management including implementation and deployment of skillware. We adhere to a rigorous and proven approach to skills-based management programs. Building a skills-based organization starts by proving its value and return on investment. Skills identified as core to business goals are linked to positions and roles. Standards for incumbents clearly identify requirements for success. These skills standards flow throughout the organization in a chain that includes recruitment, assessment, career development, training, performance and succession planning, and assure that people understand what is required of them as they join the organization, conduct their assignments, identify career opportunities, and more.

Deliverables
ITPMG provides the following standard engagement tasks:

• Skills Modeling: Using industry-standard skill templates from its extensive Skills Library, ITPMG
•.prepares skill groups that reflect the unique skill requirements of companies. Included are
•.skills and competency standards at all levels from senior leadership to entry level.
• Implementation and Deployment Services: ITPMG provides implementation and deployment
•.services, using the skills tool of choice, which includes change management, project
•.planning, training and other services.
• Skills Policies, Practices and Procedures: ITPMG will supply custom policies, practices and
•.procedures to assure that skills-based programs remain effective, reliable and sustainable.

Optional Services
Skills Readiness Assessment: ITPMG prepares a Skills Readiness Assessment that delivers findings and recommendations that determine a company's readiness to adopt and deploy skills-based programs. It includes the ability to adopt skills best practices, cultural acceptance and resistance factors, effective use of management skills, skills-based job alignment, and identification of core skill groups.

Target Audience
CIO, CEO, CFO, Human Resources Management, Training Management, Functional Line Management