Skillsoft Presents

Building
a Skills-First
Organisation

Embracing Change & the Next Wave of Workforce Evolution

In association with People Matters

#SkillsFirstOrganisation

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ABOUT SKILLS WEEK

Organisations today find themselves at a pivotal juncture, necessitating a deliberate and proactive approach to skill development. Globally, only 5% of executives say they are investing enough in helping people learn new skills to keep up with the changing world of work, according to the 2024 Human Capital Study by Deloitte.

Increasingly, work stress, the threat of technology, the rising number of skills, the “always-on” economy and the lack of connection are continuing to deepen the employer-employee disconnect. The emergence of Generative AI has exacerbated a preexisting skills shortage. What happens when the traditional trajectory of skill acquisition becomes obsolete?

“Building a Skills-First Organisation” presented by Skillsoft and People Matters, is aimed at helping organisations articulate the change that’s underway and define strategic practices that will help them thrive. Today, companies must cultivate a workforce proficient not only in technical abilities but also in soft skills such as creativity, collaboration, and ethical leadership. The Skills Week offers an in-depth view of the essential elements of building a forward-thinking, skills-first organisation. Join us as we navigate the path to success in the modern business environment.

 

What to Expect

Daily Sessions:
Explore a range of topics, from augmented L&D to future-ready learning, providing a blueprint for building a skills-first organisation.

Industry Leader Perspectives:
Gain insights from top industry experts on technology advances, skill roadmaps, and strategic initiatives.

Future Trends:
From AI to learning outcomes, gain a deep understanding of the shifts transforming businesses in the short and long term.

Implementable Frameworks:
Discover practical frameworks for developing a future-ready roadmap. Take away key insights and ideas to reshape your learning strategy.

Agenda

Day 1: LinkedIn Live

June 24th
3:00 PM- 04:00 PM IST

LinkedIn Live:
Human + AI in Learning – The Augmented L&D Roadmap

Kalpak Huddar
Chief Human Resource Officer
Foundever

Lekha Palakkot
Director Learning and Development
Brillio Academy

Pradnya Arun C
Program Director - Learning Technologies
Aditya Birla Group

Rachna Shah
Head of Customer Success
India, Skillsoft

Day 2: Fireside Chat

June 25th
3:00 PM- 03:30 PM IST

Fireside Chat
Learning to Growth: The Strategy to Reboot Learning Outcomes

Mark Onisk
Chief Content Officer
Skillsoft

Leena Rinne
VP, Coaching Solutions
Skillsoft

Ester Martinez
CEO & Editor-in-Chief
People Matters

Day 3: Virtual Panel Discussion

June 26th
3:00 PM- 04:00 PM IST

Virtual Panel Discussion
Leading with a Heart: Harnessing Coaching for Human-Centric Leadership

Ruchi Ahluwalia
Group Chief People Officer
Quess

Sumit Sabharwal
Head of HRSS
Fujitsu International Regions

Saurabh Wadhwa
Executive Vice President & Head Organisation Learning
Kotak Mahindra Bank

Arun Rao
Chief People Officer
Birlasoft

Divyesh Sindhwaad
VP & Country Head - India
Skillsoft

Day 4: Masterclass

June 27th
3:00 PM- 04:00 PM IST

Masterclass
Building Future-Ready Learning Roadmaps – Strategy, Execution and Impact

Ankur Gupta
Vice President, Marketing
Skillsoft

Sucheta Mishra Goel
Principal, Professional Services Consulting
Skillsoft

Day 5: Video Interview

June 28th
3:00 PM- 03:30 PM IST

Video Interview
The Next Era of Workforce Transformation –Trends, Insights and Approaches on Emerging Technologies

Apratim Purakayastha
General Manager Talent Development Solutions & Chief Product and Technology Officer
Skillsoft

Govind Srinivasan
Global L&D Leader
Conduent

WhatsApp Hub Chatstorm

4:00 PM- 04:30 PM IST

WhatsApp Hub Chatstorm
BUILDING A SKILLS-FIRST ORGANISATION: IMPERATIVES & CHALLENGES

The Leaders


Padma Bhamidipati

Ruchi Ahluwalia
Group Chief People Officer
Quess

Padma Bhamidipati

Kalpak Huddar
Chief Human Resource Officer
Foundever

Padma Bhamidipati

Pradnya Arun C
Program Director - Learning Technologies
Aditya Birla Group

Padma Bhamidipati

Sumit Sabharwal
Head of HRSS
Fujitsu International Regions

Padma Bhamidipati

Lekha Palakkot
Director Learning and Development
Brillio Academy

Padma Bhamidipati

Leena Rinne
VP, Coaching Solutions
Skillsoft

Padma Bhamidipati

Mark Onisk
Chief Content Officer
Skillsoft

Padma Bhamidipati

Apratim Purakayastha
General Manager Talent Development Solutions & Chief Product and Technology Officer
Skillsoft

Padma Bhamidipati

Saurabh Wadhwa
Executive Vice President & Head Organisation Learning
Kotak Mahindra Bank

Padma Bhamidipati

Arun Rao
Chief People Officer
Birlasoft

Padma Bhamidipati

Govind Srinivasan
Global L&D Leader
Conduent

Padma Bhamidipati

Divyesh Sindhwaad
Vice President & Country Head
Skillsoft

Padma Bhamidipati

Ankur Gupta
Vice President, Marketing
Skillsoft

Padma Bhamidipati

Sucheta Mishra Goel
Principal, Professional Services Consulting
Skillsoft

Padma Bhamidipati

Rachna Shah
Head of Customer Success India,
Skillsoft

Padma Bhamidipati

Ester Martinez
CEO & Editor-in-Chief
People Matters