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# Shifting to Skills-Based Hiring & Training? Watch out for 3 pitfalls

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September 19, 2022 - Lynne McNamee, President of Lone Armadillo Marketing & Learning, discussed 3 Pitfalls to Avoid when Shifting to Skills-Based Hiring and Training in her latest article for [Learning Solutions](https://learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/3-pitfalls-to-avoid-in-shift-to-skills-based-hiring-training) magazine.

While there are many benefits to a greater focus on hiring, promoting and training focused on skills versus degrees, there can also be some issues that need to be addressed from the outset.

Read the full article on [Learning Solutions](https://learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/3-pitfalls-to-avoid-in-shift-to-skills-based-hiring-training)

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[Lynne McNamee

](https://www.lonearmadillo.com/learning/in-the-news/author/lynne-mcnamee)Lone Armadillo is led by Lynne McNamee. Having directed the Avis Rent A Car®, Hewlett-Packard Company and Bank of America® accounts, Lynne has deep experience in both strategy and execution for Fortune 50 clients. She is recognized as a unique and creative thinker, most notably for introducing synergies among brands, products and new technologies. Lynne is a senior marketing professional and strategic thinker who leverages data and technology to lead innovative teams to measurable results through UX and omni-channel marketing while building strong client relationships. She has a proven record helping companies increase market share, create sustainable growth and improve ROI by developing focused strategy, actionable plans, sustainable processes and measurable tactics.

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