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The value of investing in continual learning and
development
Andre Viviers
Globally 40% of employers reported having problems filling positions in 2016
Source: Manpower Group – 2016/2017 talent shortage survey
Globally the hardest skills to find…
Source: Manpower Group – 2016/2017 talent shortage survey
Why is it hard to fill positions?
Lack of skills was highlighted as a concern by CIO’s in 2016/17
Source: ITWeb – CIO 2016/17 CIO survey – executive summary
South African IT skills needs- Now- Next year
Source: JCSE – 2016 skills survey
Further exacerbated by factors such as…
• Looking to recruit talent from oversees.
• Outsourcing skills rather than appointing in-house.
• Economic pressure does not encourage new appointments- especially if lacking experience.
Source: JCSE – 2016 skills survey
Impact of ICT skills shortage?
“Two- thirds of respondent organisationsin SA faced increased security risks due to skills shortage.” - Simeon Tassev, MD and
QSA, Galix Networking.
Source: JCSE – 2016 skills survey
What is being done in SA?
”Cybercrime is now the fourth most reported crime in South Africa, with our economy reportedly losing R1billion each year due to online criminal activities. Being breached is the new normal” – Cathy Smith, MD of Cisco Southern Africa.
Cisco SA launched a Cyber Security Experience Centre and Academy at its Johannesburg office to:• Expose both the public and private sector to the most up-to-date trends and threats• Provide knowledge into technology and skills to combat the influx in cybercrime.• Training done in the classroom and workspace to facilitate understanding of the SA IT
security in the global context.➢ http://www.itweb.co.za
Source: ITWeb – http://www.itweb.co.za, 5 Jul 2017
What is being done in SA - examples
• Skills Education Training Authorities (SETA’s)
• Sector Skills Plans
• ICT Academy Supported by SAP
• Cisco / Vodacom Network
• CIDA ICT Academy (NPO since 1999)
• Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator (SA)
• WEF Africa Skills Initiative
Source: world wide web
Sector skills plans
Of 18 SETA”s that were looked at, ICT roles are included in their SSP’s:
• 7 Significantly (detailed and qualified which roles)• 7 Mentioned (but without qualifying the roles )• 4 Not at all
- Correlation between different SETA SSP’s for ICT is low…
There is a need for greater cooperation between the SET’s with respect to ICT roles across the board!
Source: JCSE – 2016 skills survey
From the SETA’s SSP’s about skills
Source: JCSE – 2016 skills survey
MICT SETA
What the SETA’s say – W & R, Bank
Current trends
Continued need for skills in:
• Design
• Create
• Implement
• Operations delivery
• Relationships
Source: JCSE – 2016 skills survey
Lacking graduates skilled in:
• Social intelligence
• Emotional intelligence
• Cross-cultural competencies
• Decision making
• Critical thinking
Source: Mail & Guardian – Bridging SA’s skills gap, 2017
Future trends
• Projections for the next 5 years:oComputational thinking
oAbility to manage individually processed data
oNew media literacy
oCustomer-centered digital design skills
oDigital innovation
oNegotiation skills
oAdaptability and agility.
Source: Mail & Guardian – Bridging SA’s skills gap, 2017
Source: Mail & Guardian – Bridging SA’s skills gap, 2017
The main reason for a shortage in security professionals lends to the length of time it takes to become a professional. To obtain
basic/generic certifications (as well as others), the requirement is four to five years of work experience. There exists a lag in
qualifying; and the rapid rate of evolving technology and security requirements.
The organisations dilemma
• Find the knowledge, but not the skills or experience.
• Vacancies remain vacant.
• Appoint graduates; but don’t always have an IT learnershipprogramme.
• Experienced staff have limited learning paths, mainly technical skills.
• Existing L & D focuses on organisation and business skills.
• L & D for IT is limited to training courses, normally outsourced.
• L & D department doesn’t exist or is entirely outsources.
The manager’s dilemma
• New joiners and graduates have theory, but lack practical experience.
• Takes time to develop and contribute knowledge, skills and experience.
• Not a Learning & Development specialist.
• Don’t have a structured programme for new joiners or graduates.
• L & D department support is limited to a list of technical training courses.
The individual’s dilemma
• Graduates starting out offer theoretical knowledge.
• Have limited skills and often no practical experience.
• Levels of frustration because of initial menial tasks and not adding value.
• Learning and coaching depends on who with you work.
• Lack of visible learning and career path.
Actualise potential of organisations through people;
by designing career journeys that includes technical, professional, and personal development;
through practical courses designed to the needs of the organisation and individual.
The trends are telling us we need all of
this
In reality training mostly
focuses on…
There are gaps we
need to fill…
Holistic approach
Technical skills
Personal skills
Professionalskills
Holistic learning and development
Technical knowledge &
skillsIntroduction Foundations Intermediary Advanced Expert
Personal skillsUnderstand
selfUnderstand
othersManage yourself
Communicate effectively
Contribute to the team
Continued growth
Professional skills
Workplace specific
Workplace tools
Team leadGeneric
managementSpecialised
managementLeadership
Personalised career journeys
Technical knowledge &
skills
Introduction
disciplines
(GRC)
Foundations
ITG
InfoSec
Intermediary
ISO27000
Advanced
Cyber
Expert
Cyber
Personal development
Personal effectiveness
Recognisingothers
Communicate effectively
Team effectiveness
Grow others
Professional skillsPerforming
assessmentsDoing analysis
Reporting and roadmaps
Presentation skills
Facilitation skills
Personalised career journeys
Technical knowledge &
skillsIntroduction Foundations Intermediary Advanced Expert
Introduction
IS governance(ISO 27000)
Foundations
Cyber security(NIST)Case studies
Certification
Intermediary
Perform a gap assessments(NIST)ReportDevelop a roadmap and remediation plan
Advanced
Develop and implement: Cyber programAwarenessIncidence & response
Expert
Certification
Practical courses
Technical skills
Personal skills
Professionalskills
IT governance,IT risk managementIT complianceInformation security…
Understand myselfRecognise othersCommunicating effectivelyWorking in teamsBuilding relationships…
How to manage:• time,• meetings,• budgets• talent• Teams• process…
Developing skills:• assessment• analysis• critical thinking• decision making• Reasoning• Negotiation…