The *Talent Strategy for Tech Innovation* guide highlights a skills-focused approach to bridging the tech talent gap and supporting continuous business innovation. Faced with soaring demand for tech skills, high recruitment costs, and long onboarding periods, companies are advised to prioritize upskilling existing employees over hiring externally. Internal training can yield greater retention, cost savings, and productivity gains. Examples from Adobe, Axiata, and Kmart demonstrate successful upskilling programs through Coursera, boosting skills in AI, data science, and cloud technologies. A skills-first strategy fosters agility, allowing businesses to scale expertise and drive sustainable growth in an evolving market.

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