The <A HREF="http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9589_22-6089066.html?tag=zdnn.alert">Accenture High Performance Workforce Study</A> found that only 14 percent of senior executive respondents described the overall skill level of their organizations' workforce as industry leading. Furthermore, just 20 percent of respondents said the vast majority of their employees understand their companies' strategy and what's needed to be successful in their industry.