About the Episode

In this episode of Ali's Boardroom, the host Ali Nawab engages in an interesting conversation with Nick Kennedy, Chairman of the Workforce Planning Institute. Nick shares his remarkable career trajectory, from being a mechanical engineer and later developing an interest in recruitment "the people side of work". It was during his tenure as a recruiter that Nick found himself drawn to the analysis of workforce management, ultimately leading him to his current role as Chairman of the Workforce Planning Institute. Nick highlights the importance of strategic workforce planning and data consistency in today's business world. He stresses the role of data analytics in making informed decisions. He delves into the keys to success in workforce planning and the potential impact of AI and automation on the future of work. Additionally, he shares his involvement in triathlon as a personal interest. 

Show Notes & Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction 

2:36 - Inspiration to get into the workforce planning field 

05:42 - Importance of accuracy in strategic workforce planning 

9:50 - Handling workforce analytics and planning 

13:00 - The process of strategic workforce planning 

18:50 - Capability mapping and how it fits into workforce planning 

23:15 - Key to enabling successful people 

28:33 - Defining successful strategic workforce planning in 2024 

33:00 - Impact of AI and automation on workforce planning 

36:30 - Nick’s triathlon journey