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SkillUp As You ScaleUp

Charge up your startup leadership journey with ‘The SAUS Principles’. This is your go-to resource for scaling up your business successfully while leveling up your skills, whether you're a startup novice or a seasoned pro, with these principles you’ll be able to: - Assess if a startup career is right for you - Accurately assess the company you're considering joining - Learn how ‘The SAUS Principles’ will condition your mindset quickly for success in your new role. - Collect your thoughts and focus on what's critical in your decision-making process - Reduce the noise caused by uncertainty in startups - Come up with solutions that add value to your business and customers Designed as an easy read for quick application, this book is your handbook for success: your go-to reference and source of inspiration. This book is a game changer - unlike most books about principles that are built for startup leaders in developed startup ecosystems, such as Silicon Valley and London. The SAUS Principles are geared towards leaders in developing startup ecosystems. Dive into the seven dimensions of the ‘SAUS Principles’ from self-control and leadership, to community engagement. This framework will guide you in adding value and fostering growth through intentional actions. Learn how to apply the SAUS Principles to your startup and become a successful leader in any ecosystem. Plus access exclusive videos, newsletters, and webinars that will help you master the SAUS Principles and take your startup leadership career to new heights.

Getting Skills Right Bridging Talent Shortages in Tech Skills-first Hiring, Micro-credentials and Inclusive Outreach

Talent shortages in the tech sector pose significant challenges for firms, workers and governments, hindering productivity, innovation, job satisfaction and economic growth. To address these shortages, this report emphasises the importance of a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder strategy based on innovative policy actions. This includes adopting skills-first approaches to hiring, which prioritise specific skills over traditional qualifications, expanding talent pools and enabling employers to adapt more dynamically to evolving technological demands. Additionally, the promotion of micro-credentials is highlighted as a crucial tool for facilitating rapid skill development tailored to current industry needs, thereby supporting continuous learning and workforce agility. Furthermore, fostering inclusivity in the tech sector is essential. The report advocates for inclusive initiatives that broaden the talent pool by addressing barriers faced by under-represented groups, including women, minorities, youth and migrants. The report emphasises that successful implementation of these strategies requires robust collaboration among governments, education and training institutions, and the private sector. It draws on exemplary practices from various OECD countries to illustrate effective approaches to fostering such collaboration, ensuring sustainable solutions to alleviate talent shortages in the tech sector globally.

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