Skilling
The process of training the workforce to use new AI tools. Nadella sees this as a 'big issue' that happens primarily through the practical application and diffusion of the tools themselves.
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Summary
The term 'Skilling' encompasses both the legal history of Jeffrey Skilling, the former CEO of Enron, and the modern corporate strategy of workforce development through AI. Jeffrey Skilling, born in 1953, was a central figure in the Enron scandal, leading to his 2006 conviction on charges of conspiracy, insider trading, and securities fraud. After serving 12 years of a reduced 14-year sentence, he was released in 2019. In a contemporary business context, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has redefined 'skilling' as a pillar of the 'future of the firm,' where AI tools are utilized to accelerate the productivity of new hires and college recruits. This strategic skilling is being implemented globally, with Microsoft investing billions in AI infrastructure and training initiatives in countries like India, France, and Malaysia. Additionally, 'Skilling' refers to a regulated online trading platform and historical Scandinavian currency.
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Extracted Attributes
Historical Definition
Former silver or copper Scandinavian coin of low denomination
Modern Business Entity
Skilling.com, a regulated trading broker
AI Skilling Target (France)
1 million people trained by 2027
Jeffrey Skilling Birth Date
1953-11-25
Jeffrey Skilling Total Fine
45 million USD
Jeffrey Skilling Former Role
CEO of Enron
Jeffrey Skilling Sentence Length
14 years (reduced from 24 years)
Jeffrey Skilling Conviction Charges
Conspiracy, insider trading, making false statements, and securities fraud
AI Infrastructure Investment (India)
17.5 billion USD over four years
Timeline
- Jeffrey Keith Skilling is born. (Source: Wikipedia)
1953-11-25
- Jeffrey Skilling is named CEO of Enron, replacing Kenneth Lay. (Source: Web Search)
2001-02-12
- Jeffrey Skilling abruptly resigns as CEO of Enron. (Source: Web Search)
2001-08-14
- Jeffrey Skilling is found guilty on 19 of 28 counts related to the Enron scandal. (Source: Wikipedia)
2006-05-25
- The US Supreme Court vacates part of Skilling's conviction regarding 'honest services' fraud. (Source: Wikipedia)
2010-06-24
- The Justice Department reaches a deal to reduce Skilling's sentence by 10 years. (Source: Wikipedia)
2013-05-08
- Jeffrey Skilling is moved from prison to a halfway house. (Source: Wikipedia)
2018-08-30
- Jeffrey Skilling is released from federal custody after serving 12 years. (Source: Wikipedia)
2019-02-21
- Satya Nadella discusses new approaches to skilling and AI productivity at Davos. (Source: Document 4e50eb82-56c2-4d20-910f-9a43912c1cd7)
2024-01-16
Wikipedia
View on WikipediaJeffrey Skilling
Jeffrey Keith Skilling (born November 25, 1953) is an American businessman who in 2006 was convicted of federal felony charges relating to the Enron scandal. Skilling, who was CEO of Enron during the company's collapse, was eventually sentenced to 24 years in prison, of which he served 12 after multiple appeals. Skilling was indicted on 35 counts of crimes related to the Enron scandal. In 2006 he was found guilty of conspiracy, insider trading, making false statements, and securities fraud. He was sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined $45 million. The US Supreme Court heard arguments in the appeal of the case in 2010, vacated part of Skilling's conviction, and transferred the case back to the lower court for resentencing. In 2011, a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the verdict would have been the same despite the legal issues being discussed, and Skilling's conviction was confirmed; however, the court ruled Skilling should be resentenced. Skilling appealed this new decision to the Supreme Court, but the appeal was denied. In 2013, following a further appeal, and earlier accusations that prosecutors had concealed evidence from Skilling's lawyers prior to his trial, the United States Department of Justice reached a deal with Skilling, which resulted in ten years being cut from his sentence, reducing it to 14 years. He was moved to a halfway house in 2018 and released from custody in 2019, after serving 12 years.
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- Jeffrey Skilling - Wikipedia
Jeffrey Keith Skilling (born November 25, 1953) is an American businessman who in 2006 was convicted of federal felony charges relating to the Enron scandal. Skilling, who was CEO of Enron during the company's collapse, was eventually sentenced to 24 years in prison, of which he served 12 after multiple appeals. Skilling was indicted on 35 counts of crimes related to the Enron scandal. In 2006 he was found guilty of conspiracy "Conspiracy (crime)"), insider trading, making false statements, and securities fraud. He was sentenced to 24 years in prison and fined $45 million. The US Supreme Court heard arguments in the appeal of the case in 2010, vacated part of Skilling's conviction, and transferred the case back to the lower court for resentencing. [...] Richard Dawkins' book The Selfish Gene was Skilling's favorite book and served as the foundation of his managerial philosophy. Skilling held, by his own interpretation, a Darwinian view of what makes the world work. He believed that money and fear were the only things that motivated people. Soon after being hired at Enron, he set up the Performance Review Committee (PRC), a twice-yearly process in which employees were publicly graded by management panels on a scale from 1 to 5, 5 being lowest. Ratings were ostensibly based on job performance and feedback from colleagues and supervisors, but in reality, the highest grades were typically assigned to people bringing in money to the company, and people with internal connections. Employees' bonuses often rested significantly on their ranking, [...] During Skilling's management, Enron adopted "mark-to-market" accounting, in which anticipated future profits from any deal were accounted for by estimating their present value rather than historical cost. Skilling began advocating a novel idea: by promoting the company's aggressive investment strategy, the company didn't really need any "assets". This plan helped make Enron the largest wholesaler of gas and electricity, with $27 billion traded in a quarter. On February 12, 2001, Skilling was named CEO of Enron, replacing Lay. He was slated to succeed Lay as chairman as well in early 2002, but abruptly resigned six months later on 14 August 2001.
- SKILLING Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com
Popular Searches # skilling ## noun a former silver coin of Denmark, Sweden, and the Danish West Indies. any of various former copper coins of Sweden and Norway. ## noun skillion. ## noun a former Scandinavian coin of low denomination ## Etymology ### Origin of skilling 1690–1700; < Danish; cognate with shilling ## Example Sentences Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com. The U.S. tech giant said Tuesday that it will invest $17.5 billion in India over the next four years to advance the country’s cloud and AI infrastructure, skilling and ongoing operations. From The Wall Street Journal Logo link to The Wall Street Journal [...] Logo link to The Wall Street Journal Just ask all the Chicagoans who shed sentimental tears upon the emotional retirement of longtime WGN-TV weatherman Tom Skilling. From Slate Logo link to Slate The budget announcements clearly indicate a shift in priorities for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new dispensation, with ramped up allocations for rural development, skilling, jobs and agriculture. From BBC Logo link to BBC Additionally, Microsoft will launch an AI skilling initiative to train 1 million French people by the end of 2027, emphasizing the importance of equipping citizens with future-ready skills. From Seattle Times Logo link to Seattle Times [...] From Seattle Times Logo link to Seattle Times “Our investments in digital infrastructure and skilling will help Malaysian businesses, communities and developers apply the latest technology to drive inclusive economic growth and innovation across the country.” From Seattle Times Logo link to Seattle Times Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023 Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Over 500,000 expert-authored dictionary and thesaurus entries IXL Learning's Dictionary Media Group reaches over 500,000,000 learners each year
- Read Customer Service Reviews of skilling.com - Trustpilot
Dear Customer, At Skilling, we take all feedback seriously and strive to address every concern with transparency and integrity. We have engaged in multiple communications regarding this matter, informing you that your trading activity has been associated with abuse and/or exploitation of our platform and services. Such behavior is contrary to Skilling’s Terms and Conditions, and any actions taken result from a thorough investigation. Accordingly, the actions taken are fully justified and in strict adherence to our policies. [...] February 13, 2025 Unprompted review Reply from Skilling Dear Customer, We take all feedback seriously and strive to address every concern. We have already sent you an email regarding this matter, informing you that your trading activity has been associated with abuse and/or exploitation of our platform and services. Such behavior is contrary to Skilling’s Terms and Conditions, and any actions taken result from a thorough investigation. As a fully regulated broker, we remain committed to providing the best services to our customers in a compliant, fair, and transparent environment, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We remain at your disposal for any further clarification you might need. Best regards, Skilling Team [...] December 16, 2024 Unprompted review Reply from Skilling Dear client, We are sorry to hear about any unpleasant experience. As we are constantly trying to improve our services, we would like to learn more on the issues you have encountered. We are unable to locate your account details, could you please contact our support team directly on support@skilling.com with your registration or trading account details? Hope to hear from you soon! ## skilling is good for trading skilling is good for trading. ctrader is good but it can be improved for GUI (or app). It must be like its web form. good colours. understandable. candles can show time etc.. November 13, 2024 Unprompted review ## Scam Scam. Even if you do a good trade you go minus in your account. Hidden fees? October 28, 2024
- skilling, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary
Earliest known use Middle English The earliest known use of the noun skilling is in the Middle English period (1150—1500). OED's only evidence for skilling is from around 1374, in a translation by Geoffrey Chaucer, poet and administrator. ### Nearby entries ## Etymology Thank you for visiting Oxford English Dictionary To continue reading, please sign in below or purchase a subscription. After purchasing, please sign in below to access the content. ## Personal account ## Institutional access Sign in with library card Sign in with username / password Recommend to your librarian ## Institutional account management Sign in as administrator on Oxford Academic ## Meaning & use Thank you for visiting Oxford English Dictionary [...] ### How common is the noun skilling? | | | --- | | 1750 | 0.0009 | | 1760 | 0.0007 | | 1770 | 0.0019 | | 1780 | 0.0026 | | 1790 | 0.0037 | | 1800 | 0.0043 | | 1810 | 0.005 | | 1820 | 0.006 | | 1830 | 0.0064 | | 1840 | 0.0063 | | 1850 | 0.0056 | | 1860 | 0.0044 | | 1870 | 0.0034 | | 1880 | 0.0028 | | 1890 | 0.0019 | | 1900 | 0.0015 | | 1910 | 0.0006 | | 1920 | 0.0004 | | 1930 | 0.0005 | | 1940 | 0.0005 | | 1950 | 0.0006 | | 1960 | 0.0007 | | 1970 | 0.0009 | | 1980 | 0.0012 | | 1990 | 0.0013 | | 2000 | 0.0014 | | 2010 | 0.0016 | ### What is the etymology of the noun skilling? skilling is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: skill v.1, ‑ing suffix1. ### What is the earliest known use of the noun skilling? Earliest known use Middle English [...] Oxford English Dictionary Oxford English Dictionary search search AI Search Assistant More informations account ## Sign in Close modal ## Personal account ## Institutional access Sign in with library card Sign in with username / password Recommend to your librarian ## Institutional account management Sign in as administrator on Oxford Academic search # skillingnoun1 Browse entry search search ## Quotations ## Factsheet ### What does the noun skilling mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun skilling. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. #### Entry status OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised. ### How common is the noun skilling?
- SKILL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
2 : a learned power of doing something competently : a developed aptitude or ability language skills 3 obsolete : cause, reason skill-less adjective or skilless ˈskil-ləs") skill-lessness noun or skillessness skill 2 of 2 ## verb skilled; skilling; skills intransitive verb archaic : to make a difference : matter, avail ## Synonyms of skill Relevance Noun skillfulness cunning proficiency art artistry talent See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Choose the Right Synonym for skill art, skill, cunning, artifice, craft mean the faculty of executing well what one has devised. art implies a personal, unanalyzable creative power. the art of choosing the right word skill stresses technical knowledge and proficiency. the skill of a glassblower [...] ## Word History Etymology Noun Middle English skil, from Old Norse, distinction, knowledge; probably akin to Old English scylian to separate, sciell shell — more at shell Verb Middle English skilen, from Old Norse skilja to separate, divide; akin to Old Norse skil distinction First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined above Time Traveler The first known use of skill was in the 13th century See more words from the same century ## Phrases Containing skill de-skill skill set sub-skill ## Rhymes for skill bill brill chill drill fil fill frill gill grill grille jill kill See All Rhymes for skill ## Browse Nearby Words ski lift skill skilled See all Nearby Words [...] ✨📕 The NEW Collegiate Dictionary, 12th Edition Over 5,000 words added — Learn More! ✨📕 The NEW Collegiate Dictionary — Learn More! Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition noun verb noun 2 + noun + verb Synonyms Synonym Chooser Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles + Cite this EntryCitation + Share + Kids DefinitionKids + More from M-W Show more Show more + Citation + Share + Kids + More from M-W + To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In # skill 1 of 2 ## noun Synonyms of skill a : the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance b : dexterity or coordination especially in the execution of learned physical tasks 2
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