Organizations tend to have a blind spot when it comes to people. According to Korn Ferry’s research, nearly two-thirds of chief executives believe technology creates more competitive advantage than employees do. If we want to change their perspective, we’ll need to get the learning organization to work more effectively with other business units. A good place to start is the anthropology of learning - how people learn - and how that can translate to a better learning experience in the workforce.
Digital disruption, a 4-generation workforce and 60-year careers have organizations rethinking how they develop their employees.
“Fifty-six percent of current workforce skill sets do not match the changes in their company’s strategy, goals, markets, or business models.” — ATD, Bridging the Skills Gap, 2015
Operating differently takes new strategies, skillsets, and modernized tools. This may seem like a lot, but little things, like making content available in multiple formats, can help. Find out how Oppenheimer has empowered their workforce to continuously develop their skills for today and tomorrow.