The transition from strategic planning to practical execution is often challenging, especially when it involves addressing critical skill gaps. Gergo Safar from BT will delve into how to effectively balance workforce planning with skilling initiatives to ensure alignment with business needs. This session will cover the development of agile workforce strategies, the role of predictive analytics in identifying skills shortages, and the importance of fostering a culture of continuous learning. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for integrating skilling actions into their workforce plans, ensuring that execution remains focused and effective.

As organisations navigate rapid technological and market changes, the ability to effectively bridge the gap between workforce planning and skill development is crucial. For BT, maintaining this balance is key to sustaining a competitive edge and meeting evolving business demands.

• Integrating workforce planning with skilling strategies

• Using predictive analytics to forecast skill gaps

• Implementing agile upskilling and reskilling programmes

• Measuring the impact of skilling initiatives on business outcomes

• Develop a framework for linking workforce planning to skills development

• Understand how to utilise analytics to pinpoint critical skill shortages

• Learn methods for agile and effective skill-building actions

• Measure the success of skilling initiatives against strategic business goals