By William Phillips
November 3, 2021
8 min read
November 3, 2021
8 min read
In today’s world, if you’re in business, you’re likely in the technology business. No matter what your industry or specific product or service might be, odds are technology is an important part of how you drive revenue and maintain your competitive edge. With this digital-first business model, technology has evolved to potentially impact every part of your operation from sales and data modeling to marketing and call centers there isn’t a department untouched by technology. Because of this, the demands on the technology department in an organization have likely never been higher.
In this article we’ll cover these things to consider:
Determining skills and competencies that can help develop a less siloed, more cross-departmental technology team could prove valuable to overall organizational success and efficiency.
The more specific your plans, the more progress you can make in filling any skills gaps and elevating talent.
Just keep in mind, there is no single right way to fill in your technology team’s skills gaps. Every organization, and every person, is unique. Start by assessing your current and projected needs, along with your team members’ existing skills. Then consider which solution or solutions might be the best fit to meet those needs. It’s a good idea to start small, determine what works and what needs to be tweaked, and then gradually scale up your plans over time.
Are you an IT leader wondering how best to ensure that your team has the skills it needs for both now and in the future? In partnership with your HR department, why not start identifying potential skills gaps and looking into ways that a workforce development program could add value to your organization?
William Phillips, Ph.D., became Dean of the Colleges of Engineering & Information Sciences, Media Arts & Technology and Health Sciences in March of 2019.
Prior to his appointment as Dean of these Colleges, Dr. Phillips was an Associate Dean overseeing programs in the College of Engineering & Information Sciences for over 10 years.