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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2005 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
- ISSN
- 1477-7282
- DOI
- 10.1108/14777280510616258
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Purpose – The aim of the paper is to highlight the IT skills gap and promote training and development as a solution. Design/methodology/approach – The objectives are achieved by tackling the topic of IT skills gap and training and development head‐on. The approach to the subject is business‐focussed, keeping in mind the target audience are key decision makers within a wide number of industry sectors. Findings – The paper discusses how organisations can use third‐party training specialists can help to plug IT skills gaps. Practical implications – This paper should encourage organisations to look carefully at their workforce, noting skills gaps, and consider training and development programmes for their staff. Originality/value – This paper is the first article issued to DLO on behalf of Computeach, the IT training specialists.
Journal
Development and Learning in Organizations – Emerald Publishing
Published: Oct 1, 2005
Keywords: Information and communication technologies; Training; Skills training