Session Focus: Community-source tips for starting from scratch to create a skills database.

As learning leaders, we often find ourselves excited about initiatives like creating skills databases, but do the CEO and other business leaders truly understand the "why" behind it? In this insightful session, a panel of experts shared tips on how to approach this from the ground up while keeping the core business objectives in mind.

Key Takeaways:
1. Clearly define the "why" - link it to core business objectives beyond just HR/talent goals to get leadership buy-in.
2. Focus on the employee experience and career journey to drive engagement with the skills initiative.
3. Take an iterative approach, celebrate small wins, and get broad input - don't aim for perfection from day one.

A poignant quote that resonated: "While for us as HR practitioners and professionals this is really exciting and we get it and we know why it makes sense but does the CEO know, do they care just of marketing or sales like so it is the why are we doing this not just for HR but help the organization like does everyone get it is everyone on board with like the why and the impacts?"

Join us as we dive deep into practical tips shared by leaders who have been through this journey, from establishing a clear purpose aligned with business priorities to managing change effectively. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your approach, this session offers valuable insights to create a skills database that truly moves the needle for your organization.