1、2024 Skills IndexThe Years Most In-Demand and Fastest Rising Independent Talent SkillsTable of ContentsThe Big Picture.4Top 15 Most In-Demand Skills for 2024.5Change in Most In-Demand Skills.6Top 15 Fastest Rising Skills for 2024.7Top 5 Most In-Demand Skills by Industry.8Business Talent Group(BTG)is

2、 the leading talent company that connects independent management consultants,subject matter experts,project managers,and interim executives with the worlds best companies.BTG provides just the right on-demand talent needed:remote or on-site,part-time or full-time,individuals or teams,all around the

3、world.Thats why more than 50%of the F100 and hundreds of other leading companies trust BTG to curate,vet,and compliantly deliver talent who fuel growth,innovation,and performance improvement.BTG is a Heidrick&Struggles company(Nasdaq:HSII).Find in-demand skills and expertise at 2024 SKILLS INDEXEach

4、 of the seismic events weve experienced in the past five years has left an indelible mark on what it takes for leaders to succeed in our new world of work.As the rate of change affecting businesses1 makes it challenging to set long-term plans in motion with any level of certainty,the focus in corpor

5、ate strategy has rapidly shifted from the what to the who and how.To perform at the highest level,companies must ask,“Who can lead in this complex world?How should they lead?And how can we better enable them to foster innovation,enhance efficiency,and improve performance?”Most of all,organizations r

6、equire the ability to adapt,extend,and amplify leadership teams to excel in this environment.Independent talent offer a revolutionary solution,enabling companies to access skills and expertise in novel and agile waysfrom interim executive placements to project-based work that is time-limited in natu

7、re,with outsized impacts that will live on long after the talents engagement has concluded.In this annual examination of BTG proprietary data,we reveal the most in-demand skills requested by enterprise and mid-market companies,private equity firms,and global nonprofits.Here are our findings.2183%inc

8、rease in the rate of change affecting businesses in the last four years.175%of employers reported difficulty finding the talent they need.395%of executives anticipate difficulties securing skills,capacity,and expertise over the next three to five years.4The New World of Work2024 SKILLS INDEXThe Big

9、PictureNumbers in teal represent rankings in the list of most in-demand skills.Numbers in blue represent increase in requests for fastest rising skills.Unleashing the Potential of Advanced Technology As companies strive to boost efficiency and stand out in a crowded marketplace,leveraging advanced t

10、echnologies is essential to gaining a competitive edge.With new advancements rolling out daily,leaders are seeking talent skilled in IT systems strategy(+240%)and technology and systems implementation(#4)to unlock the power of the tech revolution.Notably,there has been a staggering rise in requests

11、for talent skilled in enterprise resource planning(+550%)amid a shortage of ERP consulting capacity.Demand for AI and machine learning(#14/+80%)also increased as leaders aim to implement these dynamic technologies in the business.Rekindling Inorganic and Organic GrowthIn todays active deal market,ex

12、pertise in managing business transactions and transitions is vital.Not only has demand for talent skilled in mergers and acquisitions seen a substantial uptick(+175%),requests for experts to enable seamless post-merger integration(#12/+317%)have skyrocketed.Meanwhile,strategic planning(#8),market la

13、ndscape and research(#9),and growth strategy(#10)remain among the most in-demand skillsand salesforce effectiveness(+250%)is on the riseas companies seek to refine go-to-market plans,capture market share,and break free of an environment where“flat is the new growth.”By engaging experienced professio

14、nals to navigate these complex initiatives,organizations are better equipped to explore both inorganic and organic pathways for sustainable growth.Keeping the Financial House in Order Financial oversight remains a critical focus as businesses hold tight on an economic rollercoaster.Amid ongoing mark

15、et volatility,organizations are prioritizing financial controls,accounting,and audit(#1)to ensure compliance,governance,and risk management.Additionally,requests for experts in financial planning,analysis,and modeling(#3)underscore the need for detailed financial insights and robust modeling capabil

16、ities to adapt to uncertainties.Demand for both skills is driven in large part by increased needs for interim CFOs(+46%)and finance professionals at all levels(+48%)to guide companies through transitional periods and strategic pivots in the market.Powering Change and TransformationFor leaders with a

17、 laser-focus on driving meaningful business change and continuous improvement,access to talent with expertise in process optimization and transformation(#6)and operational excellence(#15)can be a lifesaver.The surge in demand for manufacturing strategy(+250%)emphasizes the importance of aligning pro

18、duction processes with shifting market needs,while the rise in requests for service operations(+125%)and sourcing and procurement(+125%)professionals highlights the necessity of refining supply chains and service delivery approaches.To fuel these transformations and business strategies,companies con

19、tinue to tap on-demand project management(#2)and program management office(PMO)(#7)talent for successful execution.PB|2024 SKILLS INDEXTop 15 Most In-Demand Skills for 2024Based on the total number of requests for each skill between July 2023 and June 2024Financial Controls,Accounting,and Audit Proj

20、ect Management Financial Planning,Analysis,and Modeling Technology and Systems Implementation Organizational Design and Workforce Planning Process Optimization and Transformation Program Management Office(PMO)Strategic Planning Market Landscape and Research Growth Strategy Corporate and Business Uni

21、t Strategy Post-Merger Integration Market Access and Value AI and Machine Learning Operational Excellence 2345678910111213141512024 SKILLS INDEXChange in Most In-Demand SkillsBased on the total number of requests for each skill and grouped biannually1H2H20231H 2H20211H2H202220241HGrowth StrtegyProce

22、ss Optimization and TrnsformationMarket Access and ValueCorporte and Business Unit StrtegyStrtegic PlanningCompensation StrtegyFinancial Controls,Accounting,and AuditSupply ChainTechnology and Systems ImplementationProgrm Management Ofice(PMO)Financial Planning,Analysis,and ModelingAdvanced Analytic

23、sCorporte and Business Unit StrtegyMarket Landscape and ResearchStrtegic PlanningCorporte and Business Unit StrtegySupply ChainMarket Landscape and ResearchOrganizational Design and Workforce PlanningOpertional Excellence1.Financial Controls,Accounting,and Audit2.Project Management10.Process Optimiz

24、ation and Trnsformation4.Post-Merger Integrtion7.Progrm Management Ofice(PMO)3.Financial Planning,Analysis,and Modeling5.Market Access and Value9.Technology and Systems Implementation6.Strtegic Planning8.Arificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMarket Access and ValuePB|2024 SKILLS INDEXEnterprise

25、 Resource PlanningPost-Merger Integration Salesforce Effectiveness Manufacturing Strategy IT Systems Strategy Mergers and Acquisitions Market Access and Value Clinical Operations Global Human Resources Service Operations Sourcing and Procurement Customer Relationship ManagementBenefits Planning and

26、Management AI and Machine Learning Customer Experience and Insights Top 15 Fastest Rising Skills for 2024Based on a comparison of requests for each skill in January-June 2024 vs.July-December 2023+550%+317%+250%+250%+175%+175%+160%+150%+125%+125%+100%+100%+80%2345678910+67%1112131415+240%1PB|2024 SK

27、ILLS INDEXTop 5 Most In-Demand Skills by IndustryBased on the total number of requests for each skill between July 2023 and June 2024Consumer Markets1.Financial Planning,Analysis,and Modeling2.Financial Controls,Accounting,and Audit3.Project Management4.Growth Strategy5.Ecommerce and Internet Strate

28、gyFinancial Services1.Financial Controls,Accounting,and Audit2.Process Optimization and Transformation3.Tech and Systems Implementation4.Risk Management5.Corporate and Business Unit StrategyHealthcare1.Financial Controls,Accounting,and Audit2.Operational Excellence3.Global Human Resources4.Clinical

29、Operations5.Compensation StrategyIndustrial1.Financial Controls,Accounting,and Audit2.Project Management3.Market Landscape and Research4.Operational Excellence5.Enterprise Resource PlanningLife Science1.Project Management2.Market Access and Value3.Strategic Planning4.Product Launch5.AI and Machine L

30、earningNonprofit&Government1.Organizational Design and Workforce Planning2.Operational Excellence3.Change Management4.Capital Raising5.Growth StrategyPrivate Equity1.Financial Controls,Accounting,and Audit2.Post-Merger Integration3.Financial Planning,Analysis,and Modeling4.Organizational Design and

31、Workforce Planning5.Process Optimization and TransformationServices1.Financial Controls,Accounting,and Audit2.Tech and Systems Implementation3.Enterprise Resource Planning4.Operational Excellence5.Program Management Office(PMO)Technology1.Financial Planning,Analysis,and Modeling2.Financial Controls,

32、Accounting,and Audit3.Market Landscape and Research4.Corporate and Business Unit Strategy5.Post-Merger IntegrationPB|2024 SKILLS INDEXSources1“2024 Pulse of Change Index.”Accenture,January 2024.2 Analysis of Business Talent Group project and interim executive engagement data,August 2024.3“2024 Globa

33、l Talent Shortage.”ManpowerGroup,December 2023.4 Analysis of Heidrick&Struggles,Business Talent Group,and Atreus proprietary survey data of 620 senior executives,fielded in July 2023.5“2024 High-End Independent Talent Report.”Business Talent Group,April 2024.Get the skills you need to succeed amid c

34、omplexity and change:As companies face inevitable challenges due to compounding market changes,tech evolution,and rising competition,questions about who and how are forefront in leaders minds as they chart the course to business growth and innovation.Fast,flexible access to proven consultants,experts,and interim leaders is key for companies seeking agile resourcing and in-demand skills for critical projects and roles.Empower your organization to compete today.2024 SKILLS INDEX