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May 20, 2026 • 10:00 AM PDT
Before you rethink your hiring strategy, your learning programs, or your workforce plans, it’s worth stepping back to understand what’s really changing—and what’s just noise.
“Skills” have quickly become one of the most talked-about topics in HR and talent management. From skills-based hiring to skills-based organizations, the concept is showing up everywhere. But for many teams, the path forward isn’t clear.
What does it actually mean to take a skills-based approach?
How is it different from the competency models you may already have?
And where does it make the biggest impact—hiring, development, or workforce planning?
Without clear answers, organizations risk overcomplicating their approach, investing in the wrong areas, or missing the opportunity to make meaningful progress.
This isn’t a theoretical discussion. It’s a focused, 30-minute conversation grounded in real-world experience across public sector and education organizations.
Join Marissa Murphy-Becerra, Manager of Organizational Development with over 20 years of experience, as she breaks down what’s driving the shift toward skills—and what it means in practice.
You’ll learn:
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what’s real, what’s relevant, and how to take the next step in your own organization.