This skills shortage poses significant challenges for organisations in terms of hiring, retaining, and replacing talent, impacting their ability to adapt and thrive in a competitive landscape.
CEOs and employees alike demand more relevant and effective learning opportunities that drive tangible results and contribute to organisational success.
By identifying the skills required to achieve business goals, L&D can bridge the gap and ensure learning is relevant and impactful, leading to improved performance and organisational growth.
Prioritising the development of skills that are essential for achieving business objectives and then identifying the appropriate learning resources to support that development means that learning is directly linked to business needs.
It's crucial to connect the dots between learning initiatives, skill development, and business outcomes. This involves measuring skill proficiency levels, tracking progress towards business objectives, and using both quantitative and qualitative data to report on ROI and impact.
Effective L&D platforms aggregate resources, map them to skills, and deliver them to employees at the right time. While providing a comprehensive view of learning, skills, and growth - demonstrating impact on business objectives and driving continuous improvement.
Nelson Sivalingam is the CEO and Co-Founder of HowNow, an award-winning learning experience platform powering over 100 companies - including Trainline, Checkout.com, the UK Government and Investec - to supercharge learning and skills in one smart hub.
Recognised by Forbes as an Edtech company to watch, Nelson is also the author of "Learning at Speed" and Co-Host of the L&D Disrupt podcast. Named a top Asian Star in Tech by KPMG, he’s a sought-after speaker, thought leader, and contributor to outlets like The Guardian and The Telegraph.
Passionate about innovation, he’s featured in Bloomberg’s Entrepreneurial Mindset documentary and inspires audiences globally with his fresh ideas.