This document discusses the challenges of engaging modern learners and the skills gap faced by organizations. It notes that the needs of modern learners are complex, requiring flexible and personalized learning in a variety of formats. It also states that core job skills will change rapidly and the shelf life of skills is decreasing. Recent graduates often feel prepared but managers disagree, showing a gap in soft skills. The top in-demand skills cited are both soft skills like communication and teamwork, as well as technical skills like data analysis. The document proposes that an on-demand learning platform can help organizations and learners adapt by providing high-quality, expert-led courses to close skills gaps.

1. Engaging the
Modern Learner

2. Agenda Introductions
Scene Setting
Challenges
Group Exercise
Solution and Demo

3. The on-demand
Mindset & the
Modern Learner

4. The needs of the modern learner
are complicated
Flexible
formats
Just-in-time
learning
Micro and macro
content
Self-directed
pace
Personalized
experience
Mobile
access

5. Competitive
organizations
must adapt
of core job skills will
change by 2020
Shelf life of skills is
Source: Bersin by Deloitte and “The Future of Jobs” Report 2016, World Economic Forum

6. The skills gap is real for students too
of managers feel the same way
50%
of recent grads feel well-prepared
87%
Source:
Forbes.com,
“These Are The
Skills Bosses Say
New College
Grads Do Not
Have,” 05/17/16
25% of recent grads felt they were “extremely prepared” for their new
jobs while only 8% of managers agreed.
62% of recent grads felt they were “mostly prepared,” while only 42%
of managers concurred.
When asked whether they were “well prepared,” 87% of recent grads
said they were, but only 50% of managers seemed to feel that way.

7. Organizations are facing widening skill gaps
Top 10 most in-demand skills
Soft Skills
Communication
Organizational skills
Teamwork
Always punctual
Critical thinking
Social skills
Interpersonal communication
Adaptability
Friendly personality
Hard Skills
Cloud and distributed computing
Statistical analysis and data mining
Web architecture & development framework
Middleware and integration software
User interface design
Network and information security
Mobile development
Data presentation
SEO/SEM marketing
92%
of business leaders think
employees aren’t as skilled
as they need to be
1 Skills Gap in the Workforce, Adecco 2017
2 Soft Skills Are Increasingly Crucial in Getting Your Dream Job
3 Week of Learning 2016, LinkedIn
SKILLS GAP

8. Killer Quotes
“Somewhat surprisingly ... interpersonal
skills is where we're seeing the biggest
imbalance, communications is the No. 1
skills gap”
Jeff Weiner – LinkedIn CEO
“If you don't have your own ventures one
day, you're welcome to come and run one of
mine — just brush up on your people skills”
Richard Branson – Virgin Group Founder
“As technology continues to infiltrate how we
work, our human interaction skills need to be
upgraded”
Cheryl Cran – Management Coach and Author

9. What can we do
to help?

10. Quality content and expert instructors ensure
your employees master the right skills
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