About the Event
Welcome to Skills@Work: Transforming Employee Development for the Modern Workforce
Join us for Skills@Work, a dynamic seminar dedicated to reimagining skill development in today’s rapidly changing workplace. As organizations navigate the complexities of technological advancements and evolving job roles, building a resilient, skilled workforce is paramount.
With 70% of corporate leaders identifying significant skills gaps within their organizations, the need for a strategic approach to workforce planning has never been more critical. Skills@Work will explore practical methods for integrating skill development into your organizational processes, from hiring and performance management to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
This seminar provides a platform for professionals to network, share best practices, and collaborate on solutions to the skills gap. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your workforce and prepare for the future. Join us at Skills@Work and be part of the movement to develop a highly skilled, agile, and resilient workforce.
Presenters
Chief Culture Officer
Lighthouse Research & Advisory
George Rogers
Former CEO of WD-40 Company
& Founder
The Learning Moment
Garry Ridge
Jim Farmer
Sr. Director of Talent Development
SCAN
Jenna Filipkowski
Organizational Effectiveness Consultant
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Community Engagement Leader
achieve Engagement
Alexandra Hyland
Global Head of Functional Learning & Culture
Kraft Heinz
Learning Program Manager
SCAN
Aubrey Del Real
Director, Innovation & Optimization
Docusign
Ingrid Myers
Zech Dahms
A Generative Dialogue Around The World Of Skills at Work
Moderator:
Zech Dahms, Community Engagement & Content Lead at achieve Engagement
Panelists:
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12:10pm EST
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1:25pm EST
Building Capabilities In-House: Workforce Planning for Sustainable Growth
Developing internal capabilities is essential for building a resilient and adaptable workforce. "Building Capabilities In-House" focuses on the strategies and steps necessary to initiate and scale skill development programs from the ground up. Learn from experts who have successfully piloted workforce planning initiatives, leveraging existing data and resources to create impactful learning experiences.
Learning Outcomes:
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Strategic Planning: Understand how to design and implement a workforce planning strategy that aligns with organizational goals.
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Pilot Programs: Gain insights into launching pilot programs, including initial steps, key considerations, and early learnings.
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Scalability: Explore methods for scaling skill development initiatives to ensure they meet the evolving needs of a growing organization.
Join us to discover how building capabilities in-house can drive sustainable growth and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
Zech Dahms, Community Engagement & Content Lead at achieve Engagement
George Rogers, Chief Culture Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory
Closing Remarks & Thoughts
3:20 pm EST
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3:30pm EST
2:05pm EST
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3:20pm EST
The Path to a Skills-Based Organization: Creating Equity through Skills Development
Embracing a skills-based approach can transform organizational culture, processes, and outcomes. "The Path to a Skills-Based Organization" examines how focusing on skill development can promote equity and inclusivity within your workforce. This theme will cover the cultural shifts, process changes, and functional impacts of becoming a skills-based organization.
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Cultural Transformation: Learn how to cultivate a culture that values continuous learning and skill development, promoting equity and inclusivity.
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Process Integration: Discover how to integrate skill development into hiring, performance management, and other key organizational processes.
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Sustainable Frameworks: Explore strategies for building evergreen skill-based frameworks that support long-term organizational success.
1:25pm EST
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2:05pm EST
11:30am EST
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11:40am EST
Opening Remarks & Welcome
Zech Dahms, Community Engagement & Content Lead, achieve Engagement
George Rogers, Chief Culture Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory
Keynote Feature: Garry Ridge – The Culture Coach
Garry Ridge, Former CEO of WD-40 Company & Founder, The Learning Moment
Known for his profound impact on organizational culture, Garry will delve into the role of leaders as coaches, the power of learning moments, and how leadership behaviors can either build or destroy culture. Drawing from his extensive experience, Garry will share actionable insights on creating workplace environments where individuals thrive, emphasizing why these skills are critical for today’s evolving organizations.
Join us to hear from one of the world’s most admired CEOs and leadership coaches as he inspires us to lead with empathy, foster psychological safety, and cultivate continuous growth in our teams.
Garry Ridge – The Culture Coach
Founder of The Learning Moment www.thelearningmoment.net
Chairman Emeritus WD-40 Company
Marshall Goldsmith Certified Executive Coach
Named Among Top 10 Most Admired CEOs in the World – Inc. Magazine
Global Gurus 2024 Top 30 Organizational Culture #2
LeasershipHum Power List 2023 of the Biggest Voices in Leadership #12
11:40am EST
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12:10pm EST
Agenda
Why Attend
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FREE to attend, thanks to our incredible event supporters!
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Amazing content from an exciting speaker lineup of thought leaders.
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Interact with speakers and peers in a LIVE virtual setting.
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All registrants get access to the content On-Demand for 30 days.
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Earn SHRM & HRCI recertification credits.
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