Ben Betts, the CEO of Learning Pool, discusses the growing gap between the skills employees currently have and the skills they will need in the future. The World Economic Forum predicts that 44% of core skills in the global workforce will change by 2028, necessitating a new type of leadership to guide organizations and their people through times of change. Today’s leaders must be agile, resilient, innovative, mentors, and motivators to capitalize on opportunities presented by change.
There is a growing accessibility issue when it comes to good leadership training, despite the increase in online qualifications’ legitimacy. The need for leadership development at all levels and locations in increasingly complex and diverse organizations is pressing. Traditional models of leadership training, such as a two-year MBA program, often target the C-suite and overlook emerging leaders. Organizations must adopt a fluid, ongoing approach to leadership development open to all levels to meet their specific needs effectively.
To foster real leadership development, organizations should invest in modern learning experience platforms (LXPs) to help develop leaders. Key features of modern LXPs include personalization, which ensures leadership training accommodates different levels of leaders, and replicating social learning through structured content and conversation to facilitate reflective moments. Additionally, AI capabilities in LXPs encourage practice through scenario-based learning and role-playing to help leaders refine their approach in real-life situations.
For LXPs to deliver on their promise of personalized, independent learning, a sustainable learning culture must be established within organizations. This requires buy-in from senior leadership, offering learning opportunities on-demand, empowering everyone to share knowledge informally, and incentivizing learning behaviors. The future of businesses relies on developing leaders capable of navigating the unprecedented environment created by ongoing disruptions. Investing in modern learning platforms and developing leaders today is an investment in the future success of businesses in today’s dynamic working world.
The Forbes Business Council, a growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders, showcases the importance of investing in leadership development to navigate the changing landscape of the global workforce successfully. The need for agile, resilient, innovative, mentorship-focused leaders is crucial to capitalize on opportunities during times of change and ensure sustainable success in the future. By implementing modern learning experience platforms and creating a supportive learning culture, organizations can develop leaders equipped to handle the challenges of tomorrow and drive growth and innovation within their teams.
