(BPT) - By Shantanu Bose, DeVry University's Provost and Chief Academic Officer
In today's rapidly shifting economic landscape, uncertainty is the only constant. To thrive amid change, it's increasingly important to identify and master the skills that will lead to success. While it may seem obvious that skills-based learning is critical for career growth, workers who differentiate themselves understand that professional development is less about knowing a little about everything and more about knowing something extremely well.
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