Lead with Skills, Win with AI: What the Everest Group Just Revealed

Episode Notes In this episode of Talent Experience Live, we dive into the groundbreaking findings of the Everest Group’s Skills Intelligence Peak Matrix with John Deal, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Phenom. As skills become the new currency of work, Deal unpacks what it means to lead with skills intelligence — and how Phenom’s top-tier placement in the report reflects both innovation and real-world impact. From powering better hiring decisions to unlocking personalized growth for employees, this conversation sheds light on why skills data must go beyond buzzwords and into practical, actionable strategies. Tune in to learn how organizations are applying skills intelligence across the entire talent lifecycle, why a platform approach matters, and what’s coming next (hint: intelligent agents keep your skills data fresh without the headaches). Everest has highlighted the importance of skills as foundational with this inaugural report…now is the time to hear how to build that foundation.