The Learning Geeks Podcast S6 E16: An Honest Dialogue About the Skills-First Era (with Bob Mosher)
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Jul 8, 2024 Bob Mosher, Chief Learning Evangelist at Apply Synergies, shares his expertise in workflow learning and the importance of a skills-first approach. The discussion highlights the pitfalls of trendy skills-based buzzwords and stresses the distinction between having skills and being skillful. Bob emphasizes the need for practical application over theoretical knowledge, particularly in leadership training. The conversation also explores how emerging technologies like generative AI can reshape learning and talent acquisition, encouraging organizations to rethink their strategies for upskilling.
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Skills-Based Learning Concerns
- The learning industry often chases buzzwords like "skills" without fully understanding their implications.
- This can lead to repeating past mistakes, like with competency modeling, where substantial investments yielded limited practical application.
Skillful vs. Skilled
- Focus on "skillful" development, which emphasizes continuous improvement and adaptability, rather than just achieving a momentary "skilled" state.
- True learning should enable effective performance in a constantly evolving work environment, not just ticking boxes.
Defining Skills
- Bob Mosher recounts a client experience where the term "skill" had different meanings for the client and the learning team.
- This highlights the importance of establishing a shared understanding of what constitutes a skill before designing training programs.