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Building an agile software capability through skills-based hiring

In today’s fast-moving economy, staying competitive demands two critical capabilities: agile adaptation and strategic innovation. But neither is possible without one shared denominator—skills. Like currency, skills fuel momentum, shape organisational value, and power long-term prosperity.

As technology accelerates, job roles are no longer fixed—they’re constantly evolving into dynamic, skill-based profiles. Whether you're hiring a developer, engineer, or data analyst, the talent you need tomorrow may look very different from today. Organisations that rely on traditional hiring methods and static job descriptions risk falling behind in a skills-driven economy.

Join us to learn how organisations like Leonardo are building their software capabilities through skills-based hiring, moving beyond traditional job titles to unlock the real value hidden in their teams’ potential.

Why Attend?

  • Adapt to change: Learn how focusing on skills, rather than traditional job roles, helps you to identify the right talent to stay agile and competitive in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape.
  • Future-proof your workforce, today: Discover how skills-based hiring now, will enable you to acquire talent with the right capabilities and drive long-term growth and value for the future.
  • Minimise risk and cost: Understand the risks of sticking to outdated CV-based hiring methods and how focusing on skills helps you uncover hidden talent, saving time and resources while securing the right fit for your organisation.

Hear from Lee Jacques, Head of Software at a top defence prime who will share how Leonardo UK has adapted its hiring strategy to prioritise skills and aptitude, allowing them to build a more agile and high-performing software team. Conor McDonald, a neurodiverse civil servant from Liverpool, will share his personal journey of upskilling to a software developer at Leonardo. Highlighting how WYWM's aptitude testing identified his skill alignment to software development, giving him the opportunity to thrive in a new career path.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how adopting a skills-based approach can build agile, high-performing teams that drive your organisation’s growth. This event will give you the practical insights you need to future-proof your workforce and ensure you’re ready to face tomorrow’s challenges.

Once you have a skills framework, how can you use it to drive meaningful workforce decisions? 

This session will explore how organisations can turn skills data into actionable insights that support talent development, workforce planning, and business growth by measuring skills effectively, implementing strategies for finding alignment, and identifying hidden strengths and skill affinities.

This event is perfect for:

  • Individuals who don't know where to start their skills mapping journey
  • HR/team managers who are currently implementing a skills framework
  • Organisations that are looking to improve/optimise their current skills framework

Skills mapping is one of the most powerful tools HR leaders and team managers can leverage to enhance workforce planning, employee development, and overall business growth. Yet, many organisations struggle with where to start or how to implement it effectively.

Join our webinar to learn everything you need to get started on your skills mapping journey.

Our expert-led sessions will provide actionable strategies to help you bridge skills gaps, uncover hidden talent, future-proof your workforce, and optimise talent decisions.

This event is perfect for:

  • Individuals who don't know where to start their skills mapping journey
  • HR/team managers who are currently implementing a skills framework
  • Organisations that are looking to improve/optimise their current skills framework

As part of this webinar, we will also be offering a limited number of attendees free access to our software to skills map their team.

Skills mapping is one of the most powerful tools HR leaders and team managers can leverage to enhance workforce planning, employee development, and overall business growth. Yet, many organisations struggle with where to start or how to implement it effectively.

Join our webinar to learn everything you need to get started on your skills mapping journey.

Our expert-led sessions will provide actionable strategies to help you bridge skills gaps, uncover hidden talent, future-proof your workforce, and optimise talent decisions.

This event is perfect for:

  • Individuals who don't know where to start their skills mapping journey
  • HR/team managers who are currently implementing a skills framework
  • Organisations that are looking to improve/optimise their current skills framework

As part of this webinar, we will also be offering a limited number of attendees free access to our software to skills map their team.

In today’s competitive landscape, building inclusive workplaces isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a strategic imperative. Companies that embrace diversity and inclusion are better positioned to innovate, adapt, and thrive. But how can HR leaders and organisations translate aspirations for equity into actionable, measurable outcomes?

Join us for an insightful webinar, hosted in partnership with Project F, as we explore practical tools and strategies to create workplaces where women—and all underrepresented groups—can truly thrive.

This session will focus on:

  • Implementing T-EDI Standards: How to leverage evidence-based tools to set benchmarks and measure progress toward diversity and inclusion goals.
  • Aligning Individual and Organisational Growth: Strategies to map personal aspirations to broader organisational transformation for meaningful impact.
  • Driving Structural and Cultural Change: Proven practices to embed equity into the DNA of your workplace, fostering a ripple effect of opportunity.
  • Sustainability and Innovation: How inclusive practices boost retention, engagement, and innovation across industries pivotal to Australia’s economic and technological future.

This webinar is designed for HR leaders and decision-makers looking to take their diversity and inclusion strategies to the next level, empowering their workforces and positioning their organisations for sustainable success.

How to build employee engagement, career pathways, and retention through skills-based employment and mentoring

As workplaces continue to evolve at breakneck speed, organisations are racing to find fresh strategies that not only ignite employee engagement but also fast-track career growth and keep top talent from walking out the door.

Join us at this special online event for HR leaders that will feature speakers from AWS, BAE Systems and Lace Partners, who will share their experiences in deploying innovative, best-practice approaches in skills-based employment and mentoring.

You’ll hear innovative approaches for creating a workforce that is both future-ready and deeply invested in personal and professional growth.

Key themes

How to get started with a skills-based approach

  • We’ll guide you through tailored approaches that drive impact, from talent mobility to skills-based hiring.
  • We’ll help you decide where to start on your skills journey by focusing on your core business challenges.
  • Learn how to create a compelling value case for your skills initiative with tangible business outcomes.

Mentoring for personal development and knowledge sharing

  • How mentorship can foster knowledge sharing and create a culture of continuous learning.
  • The importance of mentoring in developing interpersonal skills, confidence, and leadership capabilities, paving the way for career progression and succession planning.
  • Leveraging coaching and mentoring to enhance employee engagement by fostering a sense of belonging, purpose, and professional fulfilment.

Internal mobility, succession planning and workforce longevity

  • Identify high-potential employees early through skills assessments and mentoring support.
  • Prepare future leaders with both the technical and personal skills and competencies needed for advancement.
  • Encourage employees to invest in long-term career planning, increasing their loyalty and reducing turnover.

Outcomes

Through exploring best-practice case studies and sharing a blue-print for how to get started, this event will leave attendees equipped to build a more agile, capable, and committed workforce, ensuring their organisation is well-positioned to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Data-Driven Succession Pathways for Diverse Talent

As companies prioritise succession planning to build diversity, boost retention and employee engagement and ensure business continuity, creating structured, data-driven career pathways becomes essential. In this webinar, we’ll dive into strategies for developing inclusive career advancement paths, especially for women and underrepresented groups.

Attendees will gain insights into:

  • Designing diverse pathways to senior roles
  • Mapping individual potential from current positions to future leadership
  • Supporting growth with tailored coaching, mentorship, and leadership development

Data-Driven Succession Pathways for Diverse Talent

As companies prioritise succession planning to build diversity, boost retention and employee engagement and ensure business continuity, creating structured, data-driven career pathways becomes essential. In this webinar, we’ll dive into strategies for developing inclusive career advancement paths, especially for women and underrepresented groups.

Attendees will gain insights into:

  • Designing diverse pathways to senior roles
  • Mapping individual potential from current positions to future leadership
  • Supporting growth with tailored coaching, mentorship, and leadership development

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