Hundreds of millions of workers need reskilling. Where do we start?
The workplace faces unprecedented upheaval - so reskilling should begin early and continue as long as possible.
Managing Director, Resources, Manufacturing and Logistics, Global Services, a division of BT Group providing global business communications services. Over 25 years of comprehensive sales and leadership experience in the technology and telecoms sectors. Career technologist with domain expertise in digital, mobile and platform (hardware/software). Formerly: with Vodafone; has managed complex turnaround and high-growth businesses; has led and transformed businesses in the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Russia/CIS and North America; President and Chief Executive Officer, Cisco Canada. Has deep experience influencing and leading policy change in government as a private industry stakeholder. Recipient of awards and honours, including: Tech Business Woman of the Year, UK’s Most Influential Women in Technology, Debretts 500 Most Influential People, and Number 3 Twitter Business Personality in Canada. Focus on culture has resulted in industry-wide recognition, including Best Place to Work awards.
The workplace faces unprecedented upheaval - so reskilling should begin early and continue as long as possible.
In the face of talent shortages, skills gaps, and aging workforces, what can companies do to hire young employees from among millennials and Generation Z?
Crear y dirigir un equipo en un entorno global complejo no es fácil. Se espera que seamos superhéroes, pero no lo somos.
From harnessing the power of social networks to avoiding ‘collaboration overload’, managers need to find and keep the right people to thrive in a complex working world.