Podcast, Workplace Learning

Creating Impactful Reskilling Programs, with Anish Lalchandani

Written by

Karan Hotwani

In a recent episode of the L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit engages in a thought-provoking dialogue with Anish Lalchandani, the global head of talent management at A.P. Moller-Maersk and author of the upcoming book ‘The Skills Advantage: Human-Centered, Sustainable, and Scalable Approach to Reskilling.’ Anish’s extensive background in HR and talent management, coupled with his leadership roles at renowned firms like General Electric and Standard Chartered Bank, brings a wealth of insights into the evolving landscape of workforce development.

Here are the key highlights from their enlightening conversation:

Understanding Career Transitions: Listeners will explore the journey from business process optimization to HR, recognizing the pivotal role of individuals in organizational effectiveness.
Diverse HR Experience: The episode delves into leadership roles across various industries, unveiling a wealth of experience in talent management and HR.
Navigating Transformation Programs: Listeners gain insights into navigating transformational programs and generalist HR roles, illustrating the breadth of HR expertise.
Crafting Scalable Solutions: Discover the importance of scalable HR solutions tailored to meet diverse organizational needs.
Business Acumen in HR: Understand the value of blending business acumen with HR expertise, fostering effective solutions aligned with organizational goals.
Human-Centered Training Approaches: Explore strategies for developing human-centered, sustainable, and scalable training programs.
Addressing Reskilling Challenges: Learn to address challenges in sustaining reskilling efforts amidst evolving technological landscapes.
Balancing Short-term and Long-term Training: Gain insights into aligning short-term training initiatives with long-term organizational reskilling agendas.
Personalized Learning Paths: Understand the importance of tailoring learning experiences to individual career aspirations and organizational needs.
Strategic Workforce Planning: Delve into proactive workforce planning strategies to anticipate and address future skill requirements.
Overcoming Competency Mapping Hurdles: Recognize the challenges of competency mapping and explore innovative solutions to overcome them.
Harnessing Technology for Competency Management: Discover the potential of leveraging technology and big data for dynamic competency management solutions.
Futuristic Approach to Skills Development: Embrace a forward-thinking mindset in skills mapping and development, guided by data-driven insights and technological advancements.
Promoting a Culture of Continuous Learning: Explore strategies for fostering a culture that values employee development and continuous learning.
Collaborative HR Practices: Understand the importance of cross-functional collaboration in HR, fostering holistic approaches to talent management and reskilling initiatives.

Anish’s insights underscore the importance of agility, collaboration, and a forward-thinking approach in navigating the complexities of workforce development. Tune in to the L&D Go Beyond podcast to gain deeper insights into the future of work and discover actionable strategies for driving impactful change within your organization.

Listen to the audio version: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1830336/15161728-creating-impactful-reskilling-programs-with-anish-lalchandani

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