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It’s the old adage that employees are at the center of any organization. But not all organizations really structure their processes or experience to support that message. Only successful companies focus on how they can implement strategies, processes, and technologies that focus on employee needs, improve the employee experience, amplify employee voices, and, ultimately, utilize that information to structure a better-run business.

Today’s workforce challenges bring the need to balance organizational performance with the overall employee experience. Providing relevant and timely development opportunities to their people can help organizations meet their performance targets while increasing the engagement and happiness of their employees.

This year, many leaders recognized that it takes more than good intentions and the ticking of boxes to achieve real organizational success. So 2023 will be the year for a systematic approach, meaningful accountability, and measurable results. With that in mind for this issue of Leadership Matters, we’ve selected resources and tips to help you reinvigorate your organization for a high-performing New Year.

Creating a high-performing culture at work can bridge the gap between a company’s strategic vision and the people delivering it. To achieve this, organizations need to be intentional about developing capable leaders and delivering learning experiences that empower their people.

Over 80% of organizations are reporting skills gaps. When companies have a large skills gap in their workforce, they risk not meeting customer expectations and demands. Ensuring your workforce is trained properly is crucial, so let’s explore how business and learning leaders can recognize and respond properly to any skills gaps they may be experiencing.

The learning industry is in a transitional phase. As hybrid work continues, many companies are facing the difficult questions of how to continue in the most effective and efficient way to equip and engage their people with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful.

As we wrap up the first quarter of 2022, one thing is clear – we’re just getting started when it comes to reevaluating the way we lead our organizations. Our recent research report, Reinventing Leadership, revealed what companies need to do at all levels to make the most of this pivotal phase in modern business. From the tactical steps of enhancing how employees engage in a hybrid environment to the conceptual stages of organizational design, there is a lot to consider.

Working and learning has had a virtual component for some time. But organizations are transforming the concept from what was once an accommodation to an intentional strategy they now embrace at scale. Creating an effective hybrid strategy is about creating equity in the experience.

We are in the age of digital transformation and big data, yet most organizations struggle to collect, organize, and analyze information effectively. Measuring the impact of learning and development programs, change management projects, technology adoption, and strategic initiatives is critical to a company’s agility and decision-making. This issue highlights lessons learned from our work with global companies and decades of experience measuring the impact of transformation, learning, and performance improvement interventions.

The best-run businesses value their employees and their experiences. Technology has evolved to improve companies’ administrative processes, as well as those that help employees effectively do their jobs and learn efficiently. The key is to make sure that these technologies are selected, implemented, and positioned for effective user adoption and employee satisfaction.

For years, the learning industry has stressed digital transformation and modern learning, but many organizations have been slow to adapt. In 2020, no one had a choice. Last year changed workplace learning forever and compelled all of us to pivot quickly and redefine our strategies, accelerate transformation, and infuse our learning organizations with exciting new approaches.

This year has seen more change and digital working than ever before. Organizations have been forced to change their way of thinking and operate quickly to survive. Technology has played a large part in this transformation by supporting remote working, delivering relevant content to learners quickly and efficiently, and keeping workers engaged in their work activities, even when their routines have been interrupted. We know this will continue to be a focus in 2021, and GP Strategies will be there to support all of your technology needs.

Achieving success in technology initiatives is more important than ever as companies embrace a new reality. Whether you are migrating to a cloud solution, looking to replace your legacy platforms, or embarking on a large global transformation, technology can still be implemented successfully if you plan accordingly and use the right tools and strategies.

With all of the disruption across industries, workforce needs are rapidly evolving – from the way we collaborate, communicate, and integrate with technology, to the way we attract and retain talent. As a result, we need to re-think our traditional strategies. In this issue, we will explore key skills for the workforce of the future and the learning ecosystem to support them.

Welcome to the Q3 2020 edition of Asset Performance Matters. This quarterly newsletter brings you insights and strategies on how organizations can optimize the performance of their human and capital assets, even during these changing times. This edition of Asset Performance Matters will focus on the critical importance of training and the positive impact it can have on your asset performance strategy.

It’s no surprise that the pace of change in organizations is more rapid than ever. It’s important for leaders to create an environment where employees can grow and succeed. In this edition of Leadership Matters, we share strategies for leaders and organizations to help their employees feel confident they can thrive in the workplace even during times of change and uncertainty.

What is your strategy for maintaining business and project continuity during times in which your biggest asset, your workforce, has been disrupted? How can you ensure your implementation and technology adoption initiatives stay on track? This issue includes guidance on ways you can thrive during change.