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Episode Synopsis
This week on the Holistic Success Show, we welcome Mark Cousino, Senior Vice President of Talent and Learning at Kyndryl, one of the largest IT service companies in the world. Dr. Kelly Dore, Acuity Insights co-founder and VP, of Science and Innovation, chats with Mark about the importance of soft skills, also known as durable skills, and how they contribute to future career success. Timestamp of our conversation: 01:33 - What role do non-cognitive skills play in the workplace? 06:46 - The difference between durable and perishable skills 08:56 - How can schools foster durable skills? 13:22 - Durable skills and AI 16:57 - Grading durable skills 22:36 - Continuity of skills growth 25:51 - Takeaways Speakers: Dr. Kelly Dore Co-Founder/VP Science & Innovation at Acuity Insights Mark Cousino Senior Vice President, Talent and Learning at Kyndryl Connect with Kelly: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kelly-dore-7971b258 Connect with Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcousino/ Visit our blog for more exciting insights: https://acuityinsights.com/resources/blog/
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