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7 families, 42 professions: deciphering key skills in the workplace

Published on 29 May 2026
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How do you make professions that are sometimes complex or little-known visible, understandable and attractive? At ORSYS, the answer comes in the form of a game created to mark the 50th anniversary of the training organisation. A game of the 7 families of professions, offering an original interpretation of the transformations of work. Discover 7 worlds, 42 professions and their key skills.

Illustration of the article on the ORSYS 7 families game

The 7 Families game, specially created for ORSYS's 50th anniversary, explores the key skills of today - and especially of tomorrow. More than just a game, it's a real tool for understanding professional dynamics and major business trends.

A teaching tool from ORSYS

Designed by ORSYS, this 7 families game is part of a wider approach: to offer innovative tools to support the transformation of skills. With 50 years of expertise in professional training, ORSYS develops systems that combine :

  • edutainment
  • operational anchoring
  • learner engagement

This game is a perfect example of this approach: transforming complex content - job mapping - into an accessible, interactive and memorable experience.

It can be used on its own or integrated into training courses, awareness-raising workshops or team seminars.

A living map of professions

Each family in the game embodies a major challenge for the transformation of organisations. We're not just talking about functions, but about roles to make an impact (CSR, AI, etc.).

The 7 families

CSR sentinels

The Cyber Templars

AI trainers

HR Pathfinders

The collective's drivers

Explorers of the future

The builders of knowledge

CSR sentinels: integrating sustainable performance

This family includes businesses involved in corporate social responsibility (CSR).

The 6 professions

  • Sustainable purchasing manager: defines a purchasing strategy that incorporates environmental and social criteria.
  • Diversity and Inclusion Manager: implements policies to promote equality and diversity within the company.
  • Environmental engineer: analyses and reduces the ecological impact of activities.
  • Ecodesigner : designs products or services with a low environmental footprint.
  • Circular economy project manager: develops solutions to limit waste and optimise resources.
  • Chief Happiness Officer Improving employee well-being and commitment.

Key skills

CSR strategy, eco-design, change management, QVCT, impact analysis

Discover all the CSR Academy training courses

The Cyber Templars: securing systems

In the face of rising digital risks, these professions have become essential.

The 6 professions

  • CISO Cyber security: steers the organisation's overall cyber security strategy.
  • Security architect: designs secure infrastructures adapted to the risks.
  • Security engineer: implements solutions to protect systems and networks.
  • Pentester The "test the flaws" feature simulates computer attacks.
  • SOC analyst: monitors alerts and reacts to security incidents in real time.
  • DPO: ensures that personal data complies with the RGPD.

Key skills

Cybersecurity, risk management, compliance, penetration testing, supervision

Discover all the Cyber Academy training courses

AI trainers: harnessing the data

This family embodies the artificial intelligence revolution.

The 6 professions

  • Chief AI Officer AI: defines and steers the company's AI strategy.
  • AI Architect: designs the technical architectures of AI solutions.
  • Machine learning engineer : develops and optimises predictive models.
  • Data scientist: analyses data to produce insights and aid decision-making.
  • AI Project Manager: coordinates the deployment of artificial intelligence projects.
  • Robotics engineer: integrates intelligent systems into machines or robots.

Key skills

AI, data science, machine learning, programming, project management

Discover all IA Academy training courses

HR scouts: developing talent

Human resources are evolving towards more strategic and human roles.

The 6 professions

  • Recruitment officer: identifies and assesses candidates during the recruitment process.
  • Talent acquisition manager: defines a strategy to attract the best profiles.
  • QHCT project manager: improving working conditions and employee well-being.
  • Training Manager Skills development: designs and manages skills development initiatives.
  • Payroll manager: ensures that pay is managed and complies with regulations.
  • Employment law lawyer: provides legal certainty for HR practices.

Key skills

Employment law, training, QWC, HR management

Collective pilots: managing differently

This family highlights new management models.

The 6 professions

  • Local manager Team leader: manages and leads a team on a day-to-day basis.
  • Interim manager Managing change during critical phases.
  • Project manager coordinates the players involved to achieve the objectives set.
  • Agile manager: supports teams in collaborative and iterative mode.
  • Manager coach: develops employees' skills and potential.
  • Hybrid manager: manages teams both face-to-face and remotely.

Key skills

Leadership, project management, agility, coaching, remote management

Discover all the Management Academy training courses

Explorers of the future: innovating and anticipating

These professions focus on innovation and emerging technologies.

The 6 professions

  • IoT architect: designs connected object solutions.
  • Innovation project manager: manages innovative projects from start to finish.
  • R&D Manager: manages research and development activities.
  • HMI Designer: designs intuitive human-machine interfaces.
  • BIM manager: coordinates the digital model in construction projects.
  • DevOps Engineer automates application development and deployment.

Key skills

Innovation, UX, DevOps, IoT, project management, technology watch

Knowledge builders: passing on and developing

The last family, but an essential one: that of transmission.

The 6 professions

  • Educational engineer : designs effective training systems.
  • Trainer: runs sessions and passes on skills.
  • Training consultant: analyses needs and proposes appropriate solutions.
  • e-learning designer: creates interactive digital modules.
  • Coach: provides one-to-one support for professional development.
  • Training Project Manager: coordinates the roll-out of a training programme.

Key skills

Teaching, facilitation, digital learning, support, training engineering

A fun... but strategic tool

The 7 Families game format allows you to :

  • a better understanding of professions
  • encourage training exchanges
  • decompartmentalising functions
  • raising awareness of changes in the workplace

Above all, it brings home a powerful reality: skills are no longer isolated; they are organised into ecosystems.

With this game, ORSYS offers an innovative approach to exploring careers and how they are changing.

Accessible, visual and engaging, it has become an invaluable tool for trainers, HR managers, managers and all professionals reflecting on their career path.