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We're pleased to announce the NZ & Australian launch of SFIA 9 on 30 October!

The launch runs in tandem with SFIA Week - a series of events celebrating SFIA and digital skills development.

SFIA Week runs from 30 October - 1 November and will feature multiple events from some inspiring organisations.

SFIA NZ is run by the Digital Skills Agency, who are proud to host 4 of these events online, and will be a keynote presenter at the main launch event.

Register today to join us!

Events & Registration

SFIA 9 Main Launch Event

  • 30 October 2024, 12:30pm NZDT
  • Register here
  • This is the main event that will launch SFIA 9 and SFIA Week in the Asia Pacific region. Not to be missed, especially for existing SFIA users!

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Full List of SFIA Week Events

See the complete list of events at the SFIA Foundation website here.

There's a lot more information on the SFIA 9 launch and the beta version, so we recommend having a good look through their resources.

Our Highlights

There are so many great events to pick from - here are some of the events the Digital Skills Agency team are particularly looking forward to. We would love to see you there, register via the links below.

Transitioning to SFIA 9

  • 30 October 2024, 4pm NZDT
  • Register here
  • Presented by the Daniel Merriott (Managing Director, Digital Skills Agency) and Prem Singh (VP Global Customer Success, SkillsTX)
  • This session will highlight the important areas to consider as you prepare to upgrade to SFIA 9. We'll cover the new features, changes, and enhancements that will affect your current framework usage.
    • Recommendations: Our advice and expert tips to prepare for a smooth transition.
    • Challenges: Understand the potential challenges you may face during the transition process and how to address them. We'll discuss common obstacles and provide suggestions for addressing them effectively.
    • Positioning: We'll explore how the new version can enhance your digital skills management and support your strategic goals.
    • Support and Resources: Access a wealth of support and resources to support you in the transition.
    • Next Steps: We'll share suggested actions to ensure you make a successful transition to SFIA 9.

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SFIA for you: A walk-through on how to create your own SFIA Profile

  • 30 October 2024, 5pm NZDT
  • Register here
  • Presented by Tristan Boot (Senior Consultant, Digital Skills Agency)
  • Join us for an engaging online workshop designed to inspire you in your professional and career development. SFIA expert Tristan Boot will walk you through creating your own individual SFIA skills profile, tailored to your unique skills and career aspirations.
    • During this session, you will learn how to build a personalised SFIA profile that highlights your strengths and identifies areas for growth. 
    • We will guide you through the process step-by-step - and you will work through this with our support during the session, so come prepared to get hands-on! 
    • You will take away a clear understanding of how SFIA can help you set and achieve your career goals.
    • This workshop is designed for individual participation, allowing you to work at your own pace and focus on your personal development needs.
    • Takeaways will include:
      • Understanding the importance of a SFIA profile in career development.
      • Learning how to create and customize your own SFIA profile.
      • Exploring how to use your SFIA profile to identify career opportunities and areas for improvement.

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Leveraging process and standards to simplify your work with SFIA

  • 31 October 2024, 12pm NZDT
  • Register here
  • Presented by Elias Wyber (Programme Director, Ministry for the Enviroment NZ - Manatū Mō Te Taio)
  • In this session we will explore a tool agnostic process for identifying skills and pathways and look at use of standards (versus rolling your own) to support workforce management, planning and development. This includes strategies for identification and management of capability gaps and key resources.

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Beyond Implementation: Ensuring long-term success with SFIA

  • 31 October 2024, 1pm NZDT
  • Register here
  • Presented by Daniel Merriott (Managing Director, Digital Skills Agency)
  • This session will share insights on ensuring the ongoing success of SFIA in your organisation after its initial implementation.
    • We will share guidance on maintaining and enhancing SFIA's effectiveness on an ongoing basis.
    • Key insights shared will include:
      • Methods for changing behaviours and practices to fully integrate SFIA into daily operations
      • How to embed SFIA into organisational culture, making it a core component of systems and practices
      • What resources and steps are needed to equip internal teams for ongoing success with SFIA

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SFIA in Action: University of Otago's SFIA journey insights

  • 31 October 2024, 2pm NZDT
  • Register here
  • Presented by Rasha Abu Safieh (Head of Digital Strategy and Planning, University of Otago)
  • This session will highlight the University of Otago's journey in implementing SFIA and its impacts on its past, present and future. Key insights shared will include:
    • The change process of the journey to adoption
    • Challenges faced
    • Lessons learned
    • Aligning workforce capabilities with strategic goals
    • Impact on current pathways and future growth
    • Evolving vision of the future and ways of working

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Behavioural Factors in SFIA

  • 31 October 2024, 3pm NZDT
  • Register here
  • Presented by Phil Lovell (SFIA Accredited Consultant and Assessor) and Penny Coulter (SFIA Accredited Assessor)
  • Join us to explore the Levels of Responsibility and Behavioural Factors in SFIA version 9.
    • This session will highlight the design principles and recent developments, helping with a clear understanding of these critical parts of SFIA.
    • We will demonstrate how to apply Levels of Responsibility and Behavioural Factors in a role profile use case, showing their potential in real applications.
    • This event is ideal for professionals wishing to enhance their knowledge of SFIA and its application in professional competencies.

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SFIA in Action: Recruitment and HR insights from Yorb

  • 1 November 2024, 12:30pm NZDT
  • Register here
  • Presented by Chanelle Lewis (GM Client Experience and Delivery, Yorb) and Paula Hibbs (People and Culture Lead, Yorb)
  • This session will explore the applications of SFIA in recruitment and from an HR perspective. Key insights shared will include:
    • Leveraging SFIA to empower team members
    • Driving career development within a business
    • Yorb's journey to implementing SFIA
    • Integrating SFIA into L&D and the induction process
    • Lessons learned and practical advice

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Panel Discussion: Building a future ready workforce with SFIA

  • 1 November 2024, 1pm NZDT
  • Register here
  • Presented by Kath Greenhough (Vice President for ANZ, Skillsoft) and Daniel Merriott (Managing Director, Digital Skills Agency)
  • Join us for an insightful session as we delve into SFIA and how it can be used to address skills gaps and ensuring that organisations have the right skills to meet their business objectives. During this session we will also explore:
    • Trends in talent and skilling, and the future focus areas that Skillsoft has engaged with organisations worldwide, like AI, Cyber, Cloud and Hybrid
    • Learnings from over 20 years experience in helping workforces in Australia and other countries
    • Success stories of how Skillsoft has helped other organisational leaders and business managers transform their businesses through digital skills initiatives
    • The importance of addressing the skills gap and the benefits of a suitably skilled and governed workforce

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SFIA for you: Practical SFIA for your personal leadership development

  • 1 November 2024, 2pm NZDT
  • Register here
  • Presented by Mary-Anne Merriott (Director, Digital Skills Agency)
  • This interactive workshop will provide practical guidance on using SFIA for your own personal development with a focus on the leadership skills cluster and other useful attributes. The session will include:
    • How to drive your own personal development using SFIA
    • Positioning yourself for internal promotions and secondments/opportunities
    • Insights on levelling up your leadership skills
    • Insights on addressing professional strengths, challenges and blind spots
    • Take away a sketch development plan to take your first steps on this journey

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Recommended Events: Existing SFIA Users

For existing SFIA users, we recommend looking at the following events:

Recommended Events: New SFIA Users

For those new to SFIA, we recommend looking at the following events:

Recommended Events: HR/Recruitment Professionals

For HR and recruitment professionals we recommend the following:

Recommended Events: Real World SFIA Case Studies

For those interested in real-world examples of SFIA in use, we suggest the following events:

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