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1 min read •Published Nov 2026 •Updated Nov 2026

What is Half-life of skills?

Quick definition: The half-life of a skill is how long it takes for that skill to lose half its value as a field changes, and it keeps shrinking, especially for technical skills. Because skills learned once no longer last a career, organizations must refresh capabilities continuously rather than t…

The half-life of a skill is how long it takes for that skill to lose half its value as a field changes, and it keeps shrinking, especially for technical skills. Because skills learned once no longer last a career, organizations must refresh capabilities continuously rather than train once.

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