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Josh Newman, VP of Skills and Talent Readiness at ServiceNow, breaks down why traditional skills-based models fail and explains how ambient data signals, real-time AI simulations, and psychological safety build measurable workforce readiness without getting trapped in static data taxonomies.
HR Leaders
by Chris Rainey · English · Business
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