Daniel Hansen is an award-winning sales leader and VP of Corporate Sales at Class. He has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and attaining quotas in over 15 years of selling software. Prior to Class, he spent nine years in the virtual classroom space.
Daniel Hansen is an award-winning sales leader and VP of Corporate Sales at Class. He has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and attaining quotas in over 15 years of selling software. Prior to Class, he spent nine years in the virtual classroom space.
No matter what industry your organization is in, disruptions are inevitable. Advancements in technology, economic shifts, and unforeseen global events are just a few of the disruptions that companies must contend with on a yearly basis. These events create new demands on the workforce, as businesses increasingly need employees with adaptive skills, resilience, and a growth mindset. But building and maintaining a workforce with these qualities requires support.
This is where future-proofing your workforce becomes an important initiative. By investing in strategic learning and development (L&D) initiatives, companies can equip employees with the skills needed to thrive in both stable and uncertain times. But future-proofing needs to go beyond just filling skills gaps. Organizations will see the best results by cultivating a culture of learning that empowers employees to adapt, change, innovate, and lead.
To help you along your journey to future-proofing your workforce, we’ve put together a handy guide for how to implement the right L&D strategies for navigating industry disruptions. Let’s get into it.
Before you start the process of future-proofing your workforce, it’s a good idea to understand the macro trends impacting industries right now. You need to know what’s currently reshaping the landscape of work to learn how to be adaptable. Some of the most significant trends affecting industries today include digital transformation, AI and automation, and remote work.
A company’s tech stack is vital to its success, and organizations are increasingly adopting new tools to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, train employees, and improve the customer experience. As digital-first strategies become the norm, employees need to upskill in areas like data literacy, cybersecurity, and digital project management to stay relevant. Embracing digital transformation requires both technical proficiency and a mindset that embraces continuous learning and adaptation.
Related to digital transformation, but worthy of their own dedicated focus, are the current trends around AI and automation. These technologies are transforming industries by handling repetitive tasks, enabling faster data processing, and providing valuable insights through advanced analytics. While there are implications of workforce displacement for certain roles, there will also be new opportunities for employees to work alongside AI. This requires upskilling employees in areas like data analysis, problem-solving, and AI oversight.
Remote and hybrid work models have become common, bringing greater flexibility but also requiring new ways of managing, communicating, learning, and collaborating across distances. This shift impacts everything from team dynamics and employee engagement to tech infrastructure and cybersecurity needs. Organizations must prioritize remote work skills, including digital communication, self-management, and virtual collaboration to ensure employees can thrive in diverse work environments.
According to a Harvard Business School survey, 71% of 1,500 executives surveyed said adaptability was the most important quality they look for in a leader. Investing in developing your workforce isn’t just good for being prepared and having a strategic advantage, it’s really a necessity. Here are just a few of the biggest reasons why:
Once you understand the macro trends you’re dealing with and why it’s essential to future-proof your workforce, you’ll then want to implement a plan for L&D that sticks. These three strategies are an excellent starting point:
As you’re working to future-proof your workforce, you want to select a trusted partner for virtual training. Class offers a comprehensive solution designed specifically for synchronous online training. With enhanced breakout rooms, instructional whiteboards, surveys and polling, and interactive content sharing, Class comes complete with interactive tools that promote engagement and real-time collaboration.
Ready to empower your workforce with robust virtual training? Talk to a Class expert today to learn more.
Daniel Hansen is an award-winning sales leader and VP of Corporate Sales at Class. He has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and attaining quotas in over 15 years of selling software. Prior to Class, he spent nine years in the virtual classroom space.
Daniel Hansen is an award-winning sales leader and VP of Corporate Sales at Class. He has a proven track record of building high-performing teams and attaining quotas in over 15 years of selling software. Prior to Class, he spent nine years in the virtual classroom space.
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