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When Hiring, Emphasize Skills Over Degrees

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The best leaders know that a person’s skillset and their willingness to learn are more important than the degree they have. Ginni Rometty, former Chair and CEO of IBM, understands this deeply. She spearheaded a company-wide shift to skills-based hiring and development during her tenure. In this episode, she shares how her mother’s commitment to education helped their family overcome adversity and inspired Rometty’s personal approach to talent management.

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