The Honest Experiment · Research
Research that starts with the verdict.
Field-tested analysis of the tech behind hiring, learning and work — from someone who has bought it, built it and lived with it. Busy? Every piece opens with The Verdict, so you can stop there.
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Workforce Planning
Strategic Workforce Planning: Headcount Plans Wearing a Capability Costume
Why most workforce plans are built on headcount, not capability — and what that costs later
The verdict
Most workforce plans are headcount plans with better slides.
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Talent Mobility
Internal Talent Marketplaces vs. the Org Chart
Why most internal marketplaces plateau at browsing, not moving
The verdict
An internal talent marketplace doesn’t change hiring behaviour by existing.
Skills Architecture
Skills Architecture versus Tech Platforms
Five gates to clear before you buy
The verdict
Most skills programmes don’t fail on the platform.