

How to Navigate Challenges in Skills-Based Transformation Journeys (an Interview with Christophe Cabrera)
Dec 17, 2024
Christophe Cabrera, Director of IT Talent at UCB, discusses the exciting yet challenging journey of transforming a biopharmaceutical company into a skills-based organization. He shares insights on overcoming outdated methods and leveraging AI for skill identification. Cabrera addresses the complexities of managing diverse roles while emphasizing the need for agility in skills management. He also touches on defining success through internal mobility and personalized learning, making the case for a human-centered approach in this innovative transformation.
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Skills Journey Origin and Need
- UCB's skills journey began out of necessity to make quick, informed decisions for reallocation and capability planning.
- Understanding current skills and developing strategic capabilities helps avoid flying blind in resource management.
Challenges of Skills Identification
- Identifying current workforce skills manually was time-consuming and often incomplete or biased.
- Maintaining up-to-date skills data continuously is crucial yet challenging for accurate workforce planning.
Start with AI Skill Intelligence Pilot
- Use AI-powered skill intelligence to rapidly and accurately identify employee skills.
- Start with a limited population proof of concept before wider roll-out to build confidence and demonstrate value.