How Durable Skills Drive Workplace Success

April 10, 2024

In this episode of the Holistic Success Show, Dr. Kelly Dore and Mark Cousino, SVP of Talent & Learning at Kyndryl, discuss the growing importance of durable skills in shaping long-term career success.

They explore how these transferable, non-technical skills offer more lasting value than perishable technical knowledge, and why schools must intentionally foster them. The discussion introduces the durable/semi-durable/perishable framework and highlights strategies for embedding durable skill development into curriculum, career preparation, and institutional partnerships. With examples from industry, the episode bridges the gap between higher education and employer expectations in a rapidly evolving workplace landscape.