S8 E3: Skills, Data, and the Future of Talent (with Craig Friedman)

2025-10-30

We’ve been talking about skills for years — but how do you make them work? In this episode, we chat with Craig Friedman about his new book, Enterprise Skills Unlocked, and explore how to move beyond common misconceptions to connect learning, data, and business strategy. Craig shares practical insights on turning skills into measurable business impact — and even tells a story about throwing away pennies. Learn more about Craig’s book at https://stccg.com/enterprise-skills-unlocked-2/ 00:00 Intro 02:10 Craig's Background and Experience 03:23 Skills-Based Organizatio...

We’ve been talking about skills for years — but how do you make them work? In this episode, we chat with Craig Friedman about his new book, Enterprise Skills Unlocked, and explore how to move beyond common misconceptions to connect learning, data, and business strategy. Craig shares practical insights on turning skills into measurable business impact — and even tells a story about throwing away pennies. Learn more about Craig’s book at https://stccg.com/enterprise-skills-unlocked-2/

00:00 Intro

02:10 Craig's Background and Experience

03:23 Skills-Based Organizations: An Overview

12:07 Defining Skills and Their Importance

17:05 Impact on Learning and Development

20:41 Validating and Assessing Skills

24:07 Strategies for Implementing Skills-Based Learning

29:06 Challenges and Mistakes in Skills-Based Technology

32:57 Final Thoughts and Book Information

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