How Singapore and the Netherlands Are Addressing Rapid Tech Skill Obsolescence
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Summary
The article discusses the rapid obsolescence of technical skills, particularly in the software development field, with research indicating that half of a developer's expertise becomes obsolete in just 30 months. It highlights how Singapore and the Netherlands are leading efforts to combat this issue through innovative talent strategies. The piece underscores the economic implications and the futility of traditional training investments in the face of such rapid change.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledTHIRTY MONTHS. That is how long it takes for half of a software developer's hard-won expertise to become as helpful as a Nokia flip phone.
The skills that made you hireable today will be half-obsolete by 2027.
Two small nations are leading the fight against this new form of economic entropy.
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