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The Power Of Strategic Upskilling For Women

The Power of Strategic Upskilling for women

1. Upskilling: An important strategy for professional development

  • Staying competitive requires continuous skill development.

  • Particularly crucial for women navigating evolving workplaces.

2. The urgency of upskilling in a changing world of work

  • 40% of employees fear that their job will be obsolete in five years (Harvard Business Review).

  • Higher skills could increase global GDP by 6 trillion dollars (World Economic Forum).

3. Overcoming barriers to upskilling

  • Many people don’t know where to start.

  • Awareness of skills gaps is a key challenge.

4. Hard and soft skills: The pillars of career development

  • Technical skills (e.g. software skills) improve job performance.

  • Soft skills (e.g. leadership, communication) pave the way for promotions.

5. Leadership-specific training for women

  • Targeted programmes promote gender diversity in management positions.

  • more than 50 % women in management positions thanks to structured training initiatives.

6. Key training strategies for women

  • Recognise industry trends – track progress.

  • Utilise online learning – platforms such as LinkedIn Learning offer tailored courses.

  • Set targeted learning paths – Define career goals and train accordingly.

7. Further qualification as a strategic investment

  • Continuous learning ensures long-term professional resilience.

  • Empowerment through further qualification leads to professional success.



We are excited to share insights from our Founders latest article published on HR.com, published this month! The piece explores the pivotal role of upskilling in today’s dynamic workplace, where adaptability is key to success. Particularly resonating with the empowerment of women, the piece advocates for acquiring new skills or honing existing ones to navigate the professional sphere successfully. Read the full article here: https://web.hr.com/98lt