When there are dramatic changes in the business environment there is a new sense of urgency for businesses and individuals to focus on value. Inefficiencies cost money and the lack of a current skill set may be the difference between maintaining employment and an undesired career change. In this presentation Oak Table Network co-founder and Ace Director Mogens Norgaard and Ace Director Daniel Morgan will discuss the current state of technical education as it applies to real-world environments and offer concrete recommendations with respect to how organizations can evaluate and upgrade their current talent and individuals can make sure that they have the skills they need for their career.