In the final episode of our series, we envision the future of work, focusing on the necessary steps to create a world rich with development opportunities, meaningful work, and robust support for reskilling. Anish Lalchandani guides us through what it takes to build a human-centered, sustainable, and scalable future.

Key Points Discussed:

• The future of work requires more than just adaptation; it demands proactive, strategic actions to ensure organizations and their people thrive.
• Reskilling is a long-term endeavor that benefits from early and strategic implementation.
• Leadership and organizational support are pivotal in creating an effective reskilling ecosystem.

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  About the Host:
  Anish Lalchandani, author of "The Skills Advantage," is a seasoned leader with experience at top firms like A.P. Moller Maersk, General Electric, and Standard Chartered Bank. A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and a certified professional coach, Anish is recognized as a top influencer in HR and the Future of Work by prominent publications. Follow Anish on LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn or visit his website to reach out: Contact Anish.

In this episode, Anish Lalchandani tackles the vital question: What’s derailing your reskilling strategy? We explore the significant investments in training, the revealing insights from The Skills Project survey, and discuss the need for innovative approaches to maximize these efforts effectively.

Key Points Discussed:

• Importance of clear communication and comprehensive support in reskilling efforts.
• The necessity for organizations to realign their strategies with actual needs rather than treating training as a checkbox activity.
• Strategies to create a learning culture that supports continuous employee development and adapts to technological advancements.

• Resources:

• • • Take the Skills Advantage Quiz: Take Quiz
    • Join our newsletter for updates: Subscribe
    • Purchase "The Skills Advantage" on Amazon: Buy Now

    
    

  About the Host:
  Anish Lalchandani, author of "The Skills Advantage," is a seasoned leader with experience at top firms like A.P. Moller Maersk, General Electric, and Standard Chartered Bank. A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and a certified professional coach, Anish is recognized as a top influencer in HR and the Future of Work by prominent publications. Follow Anish on LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn or visit his website to reach out: Contact Anish.

  
  

This episode explores the urgent need for reskilling as industries face significant transformations due to rapid technological advancements in AI, robotics, and automation. Anish Lalchandani discusses how these changes impact job markets and what they mean for workers and organizations.

Key points discussed:

• The necessity of reskilling to manage and leverage the disruptions caused by technological advancements.
• How traditional business models are being challenged and the strategies companies can adopt to remain competitive.
• The role of leadership in navigating these changes and the importance of proactive adaptation strategies.

Resources:

• • Take the Skills Advantage Quiz: Take Quiz
  • Join our newsletter for updates: Subscribe
  • Purchase "The Skills Advantage" on Amazon: Buy Now
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• About the Host:
  Anish Lalchandani, author of "The Skills Advantage," is a seasoned leader with experience at top firms like A.P. Moller Maersk, General Electric, and Standard Chartered Bank. A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and a certified professional coach, Anish is recognized as a top influencer in HR and the Future of Work by prominent publications. Follow Anish on LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn or visit his website to reach out: Contact Anish.

This episode of "The Skills Advantage" dives deep into the differences between reskilling and upskilling, providing clear definitions and practical examples that illustrate their importance in today's technologically evolving workplace. Host Anish Lalchandani explores how these strategies can transform careers and help professionals and organizations adapt to the dynamic demands of the job market.

Key points discussed:

• The distinctions between upskilling and reskilling and their respective impacts on personal and organizational growth.
• Practical examples of how these strategies are applied in different industries.
• The role of HR and other organizational functions in fostering a culture that supports continuous learning and adaptation.

• Resources:

• • Take the Skills Advantage Quiz: Take Quiz
  • Join our newsletter for updates: Subscribe
  • Purchase "The Skills Advantage" on Amazon: Buy Now

  
  

  About the Host:
  Anish Lalchandani, author of "The Skills Advantage," is a seasoned leader with experience at top firms like A.P. Moller Maersk, General Electric, and Standard Chartered Bank. A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and a certified professional coach, Anish is recognized as a top influencer in HR and the Future of Work by prominent publications. Follow Anish on LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn or visit his website to reach out: Contact Anish.

  
  

  
  

Welcome to the first episode of "The Skills Advantage" podcast, where we explore the transformative power of reskilling and upskilling in today's rapidly evolving workplace. Hosted by Anish Lalchandani, an internationally recognized HR leader, author, and thought leader, this series promises to be a beacon for all who navigate the intersection of jobs, skills, and artificial intelligence.

In this episode, Anish introduces the core themes of his book, "The Skills Advantage," providing listeners with a sneak peek into the insights and strategies that can empower organizations and individuals to thrive in the face of technological advancements and changing business models. As we dive into the urgent necessity of reskilling, Anish shares his motivation behind the podcast and the book, highlighting the excitement for the conversations, ideas, and transformations they aim to inspire.

Key Points Discussed:

• The impact of artificial intelligence and automation on the workforce and industries.
• The importance of adopting a human-centered, scalable approach to reskilling and upskilling.
• An overview of what listeners can expect from future episodes, including deep dives into practical applications, fostering agility, and the significance of building alliances in a reskilling strategy.

• Resources:

  • Take the Skills Advantage Quiz: Take Quiz
  • Join our newsletter for updates: Subscribe
  • Purchase "The Skills Advantage" on Amazon: Buy Now

  
  

  About the Host: Anish Lalchandani, author of "The Skills Advantage," is a seasoned leader with experience at top firms like A.P. Moller Maersk, General Electric, and Standard Chartered Bank. A Chartered Fellow of the CIPD and a certified professional coach, Anish is recognized as a top influencer in HR and the Future of Work by prominent publications. Follow Anish on LinkedIn: Connect on LinkedIn or visit his website to reach out: Contact Anish.

Summary:

Does learning happen in the flow of work for reskilling? How does psychological safety support learning? Will the 70-20-10 model stay relevant as the future of work evolves?

My interview with Charles focused on how psychological safety is the bedrock for continuous improvement, performance and reskilling initiatives. Reskilling requires a different approach to learning in the flow of work. We also discussed how investment in learning tech could be helpful if focused on applying skills and providing performance support. The L&D teams must move beyond content, build more context in the design, and use AI to bring the learning environment close to the working environment. We discussed the 70-20-10 model and how it can make learning effective and relevant.

Guest Profile:

Charles Jennings is a former business school professor and a leading thinker in innovative learning and performance approaches. An author and consultant, his career spans five decades. It includes roles as head of the UK national centre for networked learning, head of strategic technology at Dow Jones Markets, chief learning officer at Reuters, and a member of advisory boards for international learning, performance, and business bodies.

He is a Fellow of the UK’s Royal Society for Arts (FRSA) and a Fellow of the Learning & Performance Institute (FLPI). He is also a Senior Advisor at the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and other bodies. You can reach Charles on LinkedIn with your introduction.

You will also enjoy listening to the following episodes:

S2E4: Anita Lettink: Future trends in work and technology

S26: Diana Wu David: The Future of Work is Built on Trust

Humanworkz Podcast is rated as the Top 50 Leadership Podcast to listen to.

#thfutureofwork #reskilling #digitalacceleration

About the Host

Anish Lalchandani is a Global thought leader (Top 25 thought leader on HR & Future of Work and Top 100 Leadership voices to follow) and speaker on the future of work, upskilling and human capital.

Follow Anish on LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | anish.lalchandani.com

If you have any feedback please write to: anish.lalchandani@gmail.com

This a bonus episode where Anish shares about his upcoming book and a few updates on the conference he spoke about recently.

One request he has for you to participate in The Skills Project; here is the link for that.

https://www.anishlalchandani.com/theskillsproject

Please respond by this week and share with other colleagues.

Humanworkz Podcast is rated as the Top 50 Leadership Podcast to listen to.

#thfutureofwork #upskilling #digitalacceleration

About the Host

Anish Lalchandani is a Global thought leader (Top 25 thought leader on HR & Future of Work and Top 100 Leadership voices to follow) and speaker on the future of work, upskilling and human capital.

Follow Anish on LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | anish.lalchandani.com

Summary:

What are the best ways to involve employees in designing the future of work practices? How have onboarding and other HR practices changed? How to attract and retain employees? How should we approach upskilling?

My interview with Armaan focused on learning what the future of work means for Syngenta. A company focused on improving global food security by enabling millions of farmers across the globe. We discussed his experiences around Covid and how he managed his mental well-being and resilience as he transitioned jobs and countries. Arman also shared how they involved employees in sharing their feedback and adopted an agile and iterative approach to experiment and constantly learn from it. We also touched upon how that has fostered collaboration and innovation and supported this culture shift in a very diverse organisation.

Guest Profile:

Armaan leads the Global HR function for Syngenta Crop Protection based in Switzerland. He is a seasoned executive and coach who has worked across different industries and is keenly interested in Talent Management, the Future of Work and Mental well-being. Armaan has lived and worked across various countries in Europe, and the Asia Pacific and has been recognized as one of the Top CHROs in 2022.

You can reach Armaan on LinkedInand Twitter

You will also enjoy listening to the following:

S26: Diana Wu David: The Future of Work is built on Trust

S1E7: Lynn Dang: Building Equitable and Inclusive Experiences

Humanworkz Podcast is rated as the Top 50 Leadership Podcast to listen to.

#thfutureofwork #upskilling #digitalacceleration

About the Host

Anish Lalchandani is a Global thought leader (Top 25 thought leader on HR & Future of Work and Top 100 Leadership voices to follow) and speaker on the future of work, upskilling and human capital.

Follow Anish on LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | anish.lalchandani.com

If you have any feedback, ideas or recommendations for a guest. Please write to: anish.lalchandani@gmail.com