Skills Needed to Make Latin America More Competitive in the Digital Era
Digital skills are essential to grow and evolve professionally in the coming years, given that skilled professionals will be the ones reshaping the world. Nevertheless, getting there involves challenges for organizations and professionals. People must be open to changing their mindsets and adopting digital hard and soft skills to live and thrive in a new digital civilization. Companies must be open to training partners to create skilled communities passionate about collaborating for the business' growth."Organizations continue to face challenges related to the skills gap. CEOs must strive to achieve a balance between technology and business goals. In order to make informed IT buying decisions and leverage technology, it is essential to have skilled employees across the entire organization," Oscar Guzman, Manager Consulting Latin America Custom Solutions at IDC.
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Executive Snapshot
Situation Overview
People Are Critical to Digital Business
Defining Foundational Digital Skills for IT Professionals
Cloud is a Mandatory Tool for Innovation
Digital Skills Gap Economic Impact in Latin America 2022 - 2026
IT and Digital Transformation Roles – 2022-2026
Demand for IT Professionals' Positions Versus IT Spending
Aligning Abilities to Create a Digital Business Skill Set Plan
Aligning Business Objectives with IT Skill Development Intentions
Digital Skill Development Use Case Framework
Defining a Skills Inventory
The Balance of Emerging and Essential Roles is Mandatory
IT/Digital Certifications
The Learning Path Development
Defining a Training Framework to Accelerate Innovation
Relevant Forerunners Defeating the Skills Gap in Latin America
Grupo Boticário (Uses Training to Increase Employee Engagement and Overhaul Digital Strategy)
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The Future
iFood (New Skills to Support Its Data-Driven Business and Meet Customer Needs)
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Advice for Enterprises, IT Professionals, and Key Actors in the Education Ecosystem