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?
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.
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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:
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:
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 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.
How to get started with a skills-based approach
Mentoring for personal development and knowledge sharing
Internal mobility, succession planning and workforce longevity
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:
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:
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