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Session Focus: Essential Behaviors &amp; Skills Driving Success for 2023 and Beyond Transitioning to a Skills-Based Organization

In this engaging session, we explored the critical digital skills needed for HR professionals to drive agile leadership development as organizations shift towards skills-based models. Through interactive polls, case studies, and thought-provoking discussions, three key takeaways emerged:
1. AI will undoubtedly change how work gets done, but it won't replace the uniquely human skills that are essential for effective leadership, such as empathy, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities. As one panelist aptly stated, "AI doesn't care when we are talking about working and being teamwork and getting stuff done, the AI can do a lot of things but it's not human, it's not gonna."
2. To successfully drive a skills-based talent strategy, HR professionals must possess strong analytics capabilities. This means going beyond merely reporting data and instead using it to have insightful conversations with business leaders, interpreting insights, and translating them into actionable talent decisions.
3. Providing comprehensive training, user-friendly tools, and clear guidance is crucial to demystifying data and analytics for HR professionals. By empowering them to leverage these resources effectively, they can move beyond simply showcasing numbers and instead use data to drive meaningful talent strategies and decisions.
Through real-world examples, such as the GE Digital case study, participants gained practical insights into upskilling HR teams with data analytics capabilities, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, and facilitating productive conversations with business leaders using skills-based frameworks.

As we navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of work, it's clear that developing agile leaders with the right digital skills and mindsets is paramount. This session equipped HR professionals with the knowledge and tools to embrace the power of AI while leveraging their inherently human strengths, positioning them as strategic partners in shaping the future of talent management.

Digital Skills for Developing Agile Leaders

engagement &amp; culture

Digital &amp; AI

Leadership

nick.allen

performance improvement

deborah.lenchard

edward.desrosiers

jesse.james

effective leadership

learning &amp; development

leading remote workers

steve.lange

sara.larson

trust

bill.ryan

hybrid environment

hybrid workforce

DEIB

inclusive leadership

toolset

eric.nelson

megan.bickle

AI and skills

measurement tools

AI Use cases

carrie.berg

Session Focus: Essential Behaviors &amp; Skills Driving Success for 2023 and Beyond Transitioning to a Skills-Based Organization

As we continue integrating skills-based talent practices, HR talent leaders must remain at the forefront of understanding and addressing the essential behaviors and skills that drive success in 2023 and beyond. This roundtable discussion explores the critical competencies organizations must prioritize to stay competitive and thrive in the modern workforce.

Key topics for discussion include:
<ul>
 	<li>The role of technology and digital literacy: Identifying and cultivating key digital skills to leverage new technologies effectively and keep pace with rapid advancements in the workplace.</li>
 	<li>Emotional intelligence and empathy: Fostering a human-centric approach to leadership and collaboration, focusing on communication, adaptability, and resilience.</li>
 	<li>Lifelong learning and adaptability: Encouraging continuous growth and development to create a learning culture that empowers employees to adapt and evolve with emerging trends.</li>
</ul>
Questions we might cover include:
<ul>
 	<li>AI Usage
How do you answer people when asked if AI will take your job?
How do you support people learning to use AI?</li>
 	<li>Digital Tools
Do you think you have to add digital tools to your existing infrastructure?</li>
 	<li>Measuring the Technology Impact
How do you measure the impact technology use has on the business?</li>
 	<li>Tools Impacting the Culture
How do these tools impact the culture of the organization?</li>
</ul>
Attending this roundtable will give participants valuable insights into the importance of preparing for a skills-based organizational journey and strategies for identifying, developing, and retaining top talent equipped with the essential behaviors and skills necessary for success. Join us as we delve into the crucial competencies that will empower organizations to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented in 2023 and beyond.

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Digital Skills for Developing Agile Leaders

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