IDC PlanScape: Continuous Learning Environment for Public Sector Technical Talent

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

Executive Summary

Why Is a Continuous Learning Environment for Public Sector Technical Talent Important?

What Is a Continuous Learning Environment for Public Sector Technical Talent?

Who Are the Key Stakeholders?

How Can My Agency Take Advantage of a Continuous Learning Environment?

• 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/Embrace Special Recognition Programs That Celebrate Advanced Skill Development

• Retention

• Consistently Reward Continuous Learning Activities

• Share Lessons Learned from Continuous Improvement Opportunities

Advice for Government Technology Leaders

• Figure: Essential Guidance

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