IDC PlanScape: Continuous Learning Environment for Technical Talent

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• Figure: IDC PlanScape: Executive Summary of Continuous Learning Environment for Technical Talent

Executive Summary

Why Is a Continuous Learning Environment for Technical Talent Important?

What Is a Continuous Learning Environment for Technical Talent?

Who Are the Key Stakeholders?

How Can My Organization Take Advantage of a Continous Learning Environment for Technical Talent?

• Integrating Continuous Learning into Human Capital Management

• Recruitment

• Build a Compelling IT Brand

• Hire Intellectually Curious IT Talent

• Leverage Early-in-Career Talent Pipeline Programs

• Development

• Inspire IT Talent to Continuously Pursue Self-Directed Professional Development

• Promote Cross-Functional Career Development

• Develop Technical Leadership Capabilities

• Incorporate a Comprehensive Mentoring Program

• Establish Technical Communities

• Advancement

• Implement a Redeployment Program for Reskilling Purposes

• Develop a Robust Succession Planning Strategy

• Establish Special Recognition Programs That Celebrate Advance Skill Development

• Encourage the Sponsorship of High Potential Talent

• Retention

• Reward Continuous Learning Activities

• Share Lessons Learned from Continuous Improvement Opportunities

Advice for Technology Leaders

• Figure: Essential Guidance

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