Overcoming the Biggest Challenges in L&D

For many of us, 2020 was the most challenging year we’ve ever had to endure. The COVID-19 pandemic left its mark on every aspect of our work life — from the daily commute to the way we communicate with peers and colleagues. Millions of people around the globe have become participants in the biggest remote work experiment in history.

The challenges we faced throughout a global pandemic are not over yet. Not only are social distancing policies and work from home initiatives likely to stay in place until Covid-19 is fully resolved, but the ripple effects of all the change have created a brand new set of learning and development challenges. Many organizations are transitioning to a hybrid workforce, which will require a new set of leadership skills – and a new approach to learning and development.

As we transition from the health crisis to a fragile, uncertain recovery, we’re also facing an unprecedented skills shortage. A McKinsey report published in 2020 showed that nearly 90% of executives were dealing with skill gaps or predicted that they would be within the next couple of years. The shortened half life of skills has only been accelerated by Covid-19 and the change that has come with it. 69% of employers globally – a 15-year high – are struggling to find workers with the right blend of technical skills and ‘soft skills’. Maintaining a digitally ready workforce that can adapt to a changing landscape has become a priority for learning and development.

But with every challenge comes an opportunity to adapt, innovate and improve. This webinar will explore some of the biggest challenges in learning and development, with an expert panel offering advice to overcome these challenges.