3 September 2025

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

Donโ€™t 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.