Australian industrial organisations are facing critical workforce, knowledge, and capability gaps. With 62% reporting acute shortages in maintenance and reliability roles, and nearly 40% of technical know-how leaving annually due to retirement and turnover, retaining skills isn’t just an HR issue, it’s an operational imperative. This session explores practical methods for translating core competencies into everyday capability, bridging generational knowledge divides, and building resilient teams ready for evolving digital, decarbonisation, and business demands. Attendees will walk away with actionable ideas for keeping knowledge in-house, reducing costly misalignment, and unlocking real business impact.