Episode #151: Strategic Enterprise Skilling | Best Practices and Insights
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The world is becoming much more disruptive. In the past five years, we’ve had two global disruptions and we’re going to continue to see more changes.
Matt Donovan
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The mindset of the younger generation that’s coming into the workforce is one where their definition of a career path is different than what our definition of a career path was back in the day.
Chris Davis
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Organizations feel it’s very important, but they don’t feel they’re getting the return on the investment that they’re putting out there. They’re not getting the proverbial juice for the squeeze.
Matt Donovan
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Be an advocate for all stakeholders of your skilling strategy, it’s L&D, HR, but also the employee.
Peggy Durbin
In this episode of the Performance Matters podcast, host Michael Thiel dives into the concept of strategic enterprise skilling with industry experts Peggy Durbin, Chris Davis, and Matt Donovan. Listen as they discuss how organizations can future-proof their workforce by adopting a comprehensive skilling strategy. The experts share insights on the importance of aligning skilling initiatives with organizational goals, the benefits of a shared vocabulary, and the need for a flexible approach that accommodates both global coordination and local needs. They also highlight the critical role of HR and learning and development (L&D) in creating a cohesive talent lifecycle that supports career mobility and employee retention.
Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on best practices for implementing an enterprise skilling strategy, including starting with a focused area and avoiding the pitfalls of trying to “boil the ocean.”
The episode features real-world examples, such as the impact of AI on marketing roles and the innovative approaches taken during the nursing shortage in the pandemic. This engaging conversation provides actionable insights for organizations looking to enhance their workforce’s agility and resilience in an increasingly volatile business environment.
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