1. © InfoBasis Ltd 2005 The Business Benefits of Skills Management Donald Taylor, Strategic Alliances Director, InfoBasis

2. © InfoBasis Ltd 2005 InfoBasis Introduction  Skills management technology since July ‘01  Skills management experts ● Software technology ● Working with industry partners  Key Partners Include: ● BCS ● SFIA Foundation ● NCC, NWCET, e-skills UK, CompTIA …

3. © InfoBasis Ltd 2005 Customers include…

4. © InfoBasis Ltd 2005 Skills Management?

5. © InfoBasis Ltd 2005 End Points We need to control contractor costs. I want to introduce development plans and training linked to a national standard of skills. We need to consolidate two departments. We need to improve our recruitment processes. We want to rationalise our job descriptions. How can I get a quick understanding of my team’s skills?

6. © InfoBasis Ltd 2005 Jobs Skills What you need to know to do what you do. What you do. Some Definitions

7. © InfoBasis Ltd 2005 “Proof” Training Jobs Skills −Classroom −Online −Self study −Tests −Certificates −Qualifications What you need to know to do what you do. What you do.

8. © InfoBasis Ltd 2005 “Proof” Training Jobs Skills −Classroom −Online −Self study −Tests −Certificates −Qualifications What you need to know to do what you do. What you do.

9. © InfoBasis Ltd 2005 “Proof” Training Jobs Skills

10. © InfoBasis Ltd 2005 “Proof” Training Jobs Skills Curriculum Providers Recruitment Agencies Training Bodies HR Software Assessment Software Awarding Authorities State EmployersEmployees Solution Providers

11. © InfoBasis Ltd 2005 “Proof” Training Jobs Skills Skills Framework

12. © InfoBasis Ltd 2005 Carrot and Stick  Business-focused learning  PDPs for all staff  Clear job roles  Rapid project resourcing  Smart spend  Risk mitigation  Government regulation  Industry best practice  Other standards  Keeping up

13. © InfoBasis Ltd 2005 Clear End Point - Stick

14. What’s it worth?

15. © InfoBasis Ltd 2005 The Business Benefits of Skills Management Donald Taylor, Strategic Alliances Director, InfoBasis