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How might we improve or redirect the capabilities of people currently working in IT-related occupations to better meet the changing needs of employers? (Please include WHO should be involved and WHAT would be done in as much specificity as possible.)

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1	Business and education must work together to develop relevant skills curriculum. Posted by Sharon June 30, 2008, 5:51 AM comments (0)	11 ratings 4.36 average
2	Higher education institutions could consult with employers to identify longer-term development needs that would be addressed through customized credential programs, which are then integrated with other employee-retention incentives. Learning methods based on integration with work activities would optimize relevance, add value for the employer and minimize overall cost. Posted by BLindberg June 17, 2008, 9:57 AM comments (0)	10 ratings 4.2 average
3	One of the greatest challenges facing IT professional is their lack or little knowledge of the business of the organisations they work for. There is often a disconnect between IT and business. Companies should therefore educate IT professionals about their business,processes and challenges. They should sponsor relevant business courses for their IT professionals.They should encourage job rotations between the IT and various business departments(sales,marketing etc) Posted by Michael Musa June 18, 2008, 11:29 AM comments (0)	13 ratings 4 average
4	Companies should encourage,promote and sponsor relevant IT-related training,training,certification etc that match employees's interests with their strategic business goal(s). This should be a win-win deal that benefit the companies and their employees. Posted by Michael Musa June 18, 2008, 10:53 AM comments (1)	14 ratings 3.79 average
5	The Center could consult with business and education to promote understanding of IT pathways including concepts of career ladders, standardization of job titles, and skills assessments. Posted by Sharon June 30, 2008, 5:52 AM comments (0)	12 ratings 3.75 average

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For people working in the IT area, establish criteria required to become a specialist in specific IT-related areas. This would enable people to know what education and experience background is required for specialization in areas such as network specialist, security specialist, compliance specialist, etc. The criteria and guidelines can be compiled based on interaction with employers as well as educators.
Posted by VN````````` August 1, 2008, 10:11 AM comments (0)

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Companies could implement skills assessments to delineate what employees can do.
Posted by Sharon June 26, 2008, 6:46 AM comments (0)

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Promote cross-functional experience across business.
Posted by Sharon June 26, 2008, 6:46 AM comments (0)

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Companies should encourage their employees to suggest IT-related ideas,and projects that enhance their competitive advantage. Companies should appoint an interdepartmental committee to evaluate and select submitted ideas,or projects in terms of the following:Feasibility;cost;business applicability;revenue generation potential;cost reduction potential.Employee(s) who submit winning ideas/projects should be recognized and rewarded.
Posted by Michael Musa June 18, 2008, 11:18 AM comments (0)

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Develop an IT leadership training program to better integrate IT personnel skills to business needs. This could also include mentoring and well defined internal career ladders.
Posted by Sharon June 30, 2008, 5:48 AM comments (0)

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