Your Organization’s Biggest Mistake
Why Ignoring Skills and Experience Could Be Your Organization’s Biggest Mistake
In today’s race for innovation and agility, organizations are quick to adopt Skill-Based Practices (SBP) and Experience-Based Operating Models (EBO). But despite good intentions, many fail—not because the ideas are flawed, but because the foundations are missing.
🔍 The Missing Link? Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP)
Most companies still rely on annual headcount planning, rarely assessing the evolving skills, experiences, and leadership capabilities their future operating models demand.
📊 The Data Doesn’t Lie:
- Only 13% of organizations link workforce planning to business strategy (Deloitte)
- Companies with mature SWP are 2× more likely to outperform peers (BCG)
- 70% of transformations fail due to people-related gaps (McKinsey)
💡 Why Skills and Experience Matter:
- Accurate skills data boosts innovation by 52% and retention by 9% (Deloitte/BCG)
- Experience contributes 40–60% of human capital value (McKinsey)
- Clear role expectations lead to 2.7× higher employee engagement (Gallup)
🧭 What Boards and Senior Leaders Must Prioritize:
- Reliable, visible talent data
- Systems that enable talent mobility
- Leaders skilled in career conversations
- A culture that fosters growth and experimentation
✅ Alignment Is Everything
Every critical role needs shared clarity—on expectations, actions, and timelines. Without it, even the most sophisticated frameworks collapse.
Leadership Reflection:
Are your teams truly aligned on what success looks like—or just speaking different dialects of the same strategy?
💬 Join the Conversation:
What’s worked best in your organization to connect workforce planning with strategy?
