The SWP Challenge: Skills, Tasks, AI – Oh My!

Real-world insights on embedding SWP into business transformation
Foundation

Strategic workforce transformation is essential for organisations aiming to future-proof their operations. This panel, hosted by Pearson, brings together SWP experts from Australian Retirement Trust and Optus to discuss real-life applications of workforce planning. Attendees will hear case studies highlighting the use of predictive insights, AI integration, and skills-based planning to address evolving workforce demands. Key challenges, such as aligning skills, tasks, and technology with business strategy, will be explored. The session also focuses on building resilience through innovative SWP practices that maintain organisational relevance in rapidly changing markets.

The future of work demands organisations to be agile, data-driven, and forward-thinking. By leveraging SWP, businesses can assess challenges, redefine work at a granular level, and create actionable plans to address skills gaps, optimise task allocation, and integrate new technologies. This session provides essential insights into embedding SWP into broader business strategies to ensure sustainable success.

This session will explore
  • The role of SWP-focused data in driving workforce transformation

  • Key challenges in aligning skills, tasks, and technology with business goals

  • Building resilience through data-driven SWP strategies

  • Incorporating AI into the SWP process.

Learning outcomes
  • Understand diverse data-driven approaches to SWP for unique business challenges

  • Gain practical knowledge on using predictive analytics for workforce planning

  • Learn how AI is shaping skills and task-based workforce strategies

  • Explore methods to enhance organisational resilience through SWP.