In this, episode 74, of the SWP Podcast, I finally get the chance to sit down with Tatiana Villalobos Baum, Global Head of Strategic Workforce and Skill Management at SAP — and a familiar face from the SWP London stage. Tati and I dive into her unique journey from finance into HR, and how that analytical lens has shaped her approach to SWP.

We explore what makes planning strategic (spoiler: it’s not just data), the mindset shifts needed across the business, and how to turn insights into actions that actually drive workforce transformation. Tati shares some brilliant reflections on the role of AI, the real ROI of reskilling vs rehiring, and the power of demand workshops in shifting the conversation.

This one’s rich in both theory and practice — and a timely reminder that when done right, SWP is as much about creating opportunity as it is about managing risk.