Skills Based Organisations – The How To – Video Series 2025
Nicola O’Neill, MD of Harvest, shares 4 short videos on the subject of Skills Based Organisations.

Episode 1: Getting Started
The biggest mistake companies can make is not understanding what skills first or a skills-based approach is, when considering this strategic approach.
Episode 2: Define your Strategic Intent โ Focus on the Why
Donโt fall into the trap of taking on a skills project when you are not clear on why you are doing it.
Episode 3: Language is Important – Get it Clear from the Outset
The most common question I get asked is: What is the difference between competencies and skills?
Is this a question that you struggle with?
Episode 4: Gathering and Defining the Skills Data for your Organisation โ What are the Options?
There are a number of ways to build a skills taxonomy, your planning needs to include how you do that, effectively.