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Digital HR Leaders with David GreenThe Skills Revolution: Your Playbook for Workforce Agility (an Interview with Ravin Jesuthasan and Brian Fisher)Is your workforce strategy stuck in the past? As AI accelerates and traditional job structures show their age, more companies are asking a fundamental question: Are we organising work the right way? Which is why, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, David and his guests explore why skills-based workforce planning has surged to the top of the HR agenda - and what leading companies are doing to turn intent into action. Joining David are Ravin Jesuthasan, Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer, and co-author of The Sk...2025-07-1544 min
The Only Constant - A Playbook for Change LeadersWork Design: The Hidden Lever for Transformation with Ravin Jesuthasan (Bestselling Author & Global Leader for Transformation Services, Mercer)When was the last time your organization redesigned work, not just reorganized jobs? Ravin Jesuthasan, bestselling author and global leader for transformation services at Mercer, explains why work redesign is the missing foundation for successful transformation. Drawing from his books "Work Without Jobs" and "The Skills-Powered Organization," Ravin shares how deconstructing work into its core tasks and redeploying them efficiently led to extraordinary results—like an oil company cutting performance variance from 35% to 2.3% without layoffs. Discover why "fixed, flex, and flow" models are replacing traditional jobs, how resistance to change plummets when employees help redesign their own wo...2025-06-1028 min
The Gartner Talent AngleSPOTLIGHT: Designing Work Without Jobs With Ravin Jesuthasan and John BoudreauDrawing on their professional and academic experience, Ravin Jesuthasan and John Boudreau argue the current work “operating system” is increasingly unable to meet the needs of employees and employers. They join the Talent Angle to discuss their new book, Work Without Jobs: How to Reboot Your Organization’s Work Operating System, and the opportunities for HR to shape a new vision for the future of work. Jesuthasan and Boudreau propose a new work “operating system” based on deconstructed work and deconstructed talent that would ultimately lead to a more human-centric approach to work. In their new vision for the future of...2025-05-2723 min
The new shape of workThe Skills-Powered Organizations: A conversation with Standard CharteredKate Bravery, Global Leader of Talent Advisory at Mercer, is joined by Ravin Jesuthasan, Mercer’s Global Transformation Leader, and Tanuj Kapilashrami, Chief Strategy and People Officer at Standard Chartered Bank, to discuss The Skills-Powered Organization: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise, their recently released book.Together, they explore the concept of skills-powered organizations and their transformative potential in the workplace. They discuss the shift from traditional job structures to a focus on skills as the currency of work and highlight the need for organizations to adopt a systemic approach to talent management that al...2025-04-3033 min
AI-volution: Redefining HRCapturing AI ROIIn this episode of the AI Evolution podcast, Adriana O'Kain and Ravin Jesuthasan discuss the transformative impact of AI on the workforce. They explore the shift from a technology-focused approach to a work-backwards strategy, emphasizing the importance of redesigning work to capture ROI. The conversation highlights the evolving role of HR in integrating AI solutions and the necessary mindset and skills for success in an AI-augmented world. Ravin shares insights on practical examples and the critical need for organizations to adapt to the changing landscape of work.Takeaways Organizations must adopt a work-backwards approach to AI...2025-03-0322 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastThe Skills-Powered Organization with Ravin Jesuthasan Imagine a workplace where your skills – not your job title – define your value. What if the way we've understood work for decades is about to be completely transformed? In this episode, Kevin is joined by Ravin Jesuthasan to discuss how the rise of skills-based organizations is reshaping work, talent management, and leadership. Ravin shares a case for why organizations must move beyond traditional job structures and adopt a new model where skills are the currency of work. He also discusses how AI is driving this transformation, both as a disruptor and as a tool. AI offers a pathway to matc...2025-01-1534 min
Meikles & Dimes180: Reinvent Yourself | Futurist Ravin JesuthasanRavin Jesuthasan is a global thought leader, futurist, and bestselling author on the future of work. He has authored six books and over 200 articles including 15 for the Harvard Business Review and the Sloan Management Review. He is a regular presenter at the World Economic Forum and has been featured extensively by CNN, BBC, The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and Fortune, among others. Ravin is also featured prominently on PBS’s widely acclaimed documentary series The Future of Work. He is a frequent guest lecturer at universities around the world including Caltech, Oxford, Northwestern, NYU, and USC. He is also a...2025-01-1316 min
TruthWorksPowering Up The Talent You Have with Ravin Jesuthasan Joining Jessica and Patty today is global thought leader, futurist and bestselling author Ravin Jesuthasan. They discuss the evolving landscape of work, how HR has transformed and how you should invest in and upskill the workforce you already have. Find out more about his book The Skills-Powered Organization: The Journey to the Next Generation Enterprise here.Do you have an ongoing work issue you need guidance solving? Or maybe you want to know how Patty and Jess would have dealt with a past problem. Share your stories and questions with our producers here.TruthWorks is...2024-12-1036 min
The Resilience PodcastThe Future of Work: Navigating AI, Resilience, and Workforce Transformation | Ravin JesuthasanThis episode is brought to you by the Resilience Assessment Certification Program and hosted by Brad Hook.
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Ravin Jesuthasan is a global leader in workforce transformation at Mercer, recognized among the 25 most influential consultants by Consulting Magazine and one of the leading management thinkers by Thinkers 50. An author of six books, including Work Without Jobs and The Skills-Powered Organization, Ravin is at the forefront of reshaping how organizations approach AI, human capital, and the evolution of work.
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Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And"Getting to Yes, And… | Ravin Jesuthasan – ‘The Skills-Powered Organization’
Kelly connects with Ravin Jesuthasan, a recognized futurist and authority on the future of work, human capital and automation. He is Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer and a member of the World Economic Forum’s steering committee on work and employment. He is the author of many books and his latest is called “The Skills-Powered Organization.”
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“The future lies in a combination of technical skills and human skills.”
“Traditional four-year degrees are no longer seen as the only path to a success...2024-11-2600 min
DisrupTVWhat Do Skills Powered Orgs Look Like? | Kirstie Papworth and Ravin JesuthasanThis week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Kirstie Papworth, author of Compassionate Leadership and Ravin Jesuthasan, co-author of The Skills-Powered Organization: The Journey to the Next-Generation Enterprise.
Papworth emphasized the misconception that compassionate leadership is weak, citing research showing that compassionate leaders foster higher employee engagement and retention. Jesuthasan highlighted the rapid shift in skill premiums due to #AI and the climate crisis, stressing the need for organizations to re-skill and up-skill their workforce. He outlined three core capabilities for effective skill development: understanding demand signals, translating gaps into priorities, and deploying skills productively. Both authors emphasized the importance of intentional...2024-11-0959 min
Six Pixels of Separation PodcastSPOS #956 – Ravin Jesuthasan On The Future Of WorkWelcome to episode #956 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Ravin Jesuthasan is a global thought leader, futurist, and bestselling author who has dedicated his career to exploring the future of work, AI, and workforce transformation. As the Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer, he has collaborated with some of the world's most influential organizations to help them navigate the rapidly changing landscape of work. Ravin has led significant research projects for the World Economic Forum, focusing on topics like digital media's impact on society, talent strategies in the fourth industrial...2024-11-0352 min
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastPedro Domingos | Crowdsourced Intelligence: Rethinking Education and Democracy in an AI-Driven WorldJoin Ravin Jesuthasan as he delves into the shifting paradigms of work and education. In this enlightening episode, Ravin discusses the historical and future impacts of automation and AI on job structures and educational methodologies. Explore how these technologies are reshaping the skills landscape and what that means for future generations and the global economy. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.
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Artificial Intelligence and You225 - Guest: Ravin Jesuthasan, Bestselling Futurist, part 2This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ .
How is work shifting from jobs to skills, and how do companies and individuals adapt to this AI-fueled change? I talk with Ravin Jesuthasan, co-author with Tanuj Kapilashrami of the new book, The Skills-Powered Organization: The Journey to The Next Generation Enterprise, released on October 1.
Ravin is Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer. He is a member of the World Economic Forum's Future Skills Executive Board and of the Global Foresight Network. He is the author of the bestselling books Work without Jobs...2024-10-0728 minArtificial Intelligence and You224 - Guest: Ravin Jesuthasan, Bestselling Futurist, part 1This and all episodes at: https://aiandyou.net/ .
How is work shifting from jobs to skills, and how do companies and individuals adapt to this AI-fueled change? I talk with Ravin Jesuthasan, co-author with Tanuj Kapilashrami of the new book, The Skills-Powered Organization: The Journey to The Next Generation Enterprise, released on October 1.
Ravin is a futurist and authority on the future of work, human capital, and AI, and is Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer. He is a member of the World Economic Forum's Future Skills Executive Board and of...2024-09-3034 min
Big Questions with Cal FussmanRavin Jesuthasan: AI And Your JobCal comes across a survey that indicates that six out of every 10 workers will require AI training before 2027. And that only half of those workers may have access to the necessary training opportunities. Which leads him to seek out global thought leader Ravin Jesuthasan to get a gauge on the future of the workplace. Increased productivity? Certainly. Human fears of losing jobs? Of course. But the author of The Skills-Powered Organization takes Cal and the conversation much deeper. Listen up. It’s important.2024-09-2450 min
Digital HR Leaders with David GreenHow to Build the Skills-Powered Organisation (an Interview with Tanuj Kapilashrami & Ravin Jesuthasan)Organisations are finding that the traditional job-based structures are no longer enough to drive innovation and growth. As they face new challenges and opportunities, businesses are beginning to understand that shifting to a skills-based approach is crucial for future success. To explore how moving to a skills-based organisation can open up new possibilities for organisations, in this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green sits down with Tanuj Kapilashrami, Chief Strategy & Talent Officer at Standard Chartered, and Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Leader of Mercer’s Transformation Services Business. Together, they d...2024-09-2441 min
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastRavin Jesuthasan | Future Proof Your Career: Essential Skills for Staying RelevantJoin Ravin Jesuthasan as he explores the shifting paradigms of work and education in his latest book, "The Skills Powered Organization." Ravin delves into how different global education systems, including his experiences in the UK, Malaysia, and the US, prepare individuals for the workforce. He contrasts these systems' focus on specialization versus broad skill development, discussing the implications for future work environments amid increasing automation and AI integration. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.
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Making work ‘work’From automation to augmentation: Sharing the productivity gains from AIThe goal of AI is not to replace workers but to create a new constellation of jobs and skills. In this episode, Cynthia Cottrell, Workforce Solutions Leader, Mercer Pacific and Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Transformation Leader, Mercer, discuss the importance of organisations understanding how AI can substitute, augment, and transform work and being intentional in their approach to AI to ensure its ethical implementation.
They highlight the value of designing work in a way that democratises access to AI and allows for the productivity gains from AI to be shared equitably with employees.
By leading with...2024-09-0525 min
Let's Take This OfflineNavigating the evolving skills landscape with Ravin JesuthasanIn this episode, Ravin Jesuthasan, global thought leader and Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer, talks about how HR practitioners can navigate the evolving skills landscape.
You'll learn how to take advantage of the shift towards skills-based hiring, how AI might reinvent the graduate-level position, and models and frameworks to think about skills and job design as a small, medium or large-sized business.
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Changing World of WorkEpisode 8: Ravin Jesuthasan - Democratising work and skills developmentComing from a finance and management consultancy background, Ravin Jesuthasan has been applying his powers of analysis to the question of how people and organisations make decisions about work for almost two decades. In that time he has written books on transformative HR and the concept of work without jobs. In this episode, Ravin tells host Kevin Empey about how the 'job' has been a basic building block of organisations for over 140 years - but the pace of non-incremental evolutions in work design is changing how we see jobs and ourselves as workers.Jesuthasan believes that the...2024-04-1844 min
HR SuperstarsBridging the Skills Gap in Modern Work with Ravin JesuthasanAre we witnessing a transforming landscape in the world of HR work? The answer is a resounding “yes.” In this episode, Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer, delves into the imperative shift from traditional HR practices to a future where HR functions as a steward of work. The discussion explores generative AI’s impact on work, the evolving HR service delivery model, and the need for upskilling and reskilling in the face of rapidly changing demand for skills. Ravin also highlights practical approaches to bringing business leaders on board...2024-04-1629 minThe Gartner Talent AngleSPOTLIGHT: Designing Work Without Jobs With Ravin Jesuthasan and John BoudreauDrawing on their professional and academic experience, Ravin Jesuthasan and John Boudreau argue the current work “operating system” is increasingly unable to meet the needs of employees and employers. They join the Talent Angle to discuss their new book, Work Without Jobs: How to Reboot Your Organization’s Work Operating System, and the opportunities for HR to shape a new vision for the future of work. Jesuthasan and Boudreau propose a new work “operating system” based on deconstructed work and deconstructed talent that would ultimately lead to a more human-centric approach to work. In their new vision for the future of work, th...2024-02-1323 minThe Gartner Talent AngleBest of 2023: The Future of WorkIn 2023, expert guests joined the Gartner Talent Angle to lay out their visions for the future of jobs, the office and HR. Marshall School of Business professor Dr. John Boudreau and Mercer’s Transformation Services global leader Ravin Jesuthasan propose a new work “operating system” based on deconstructed work and deconstructed talent. Author Julia Hobsbawm offers advice on how organizations should shape the role of the office in an era of work marked by unclear boundaries and changing attitudes. And Vail Resorts CHRO Lynanne Kunkel explains how the HR function can strive for excellence by developing capabilities like change leader...2024-01-0240 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersBetter Bosses: Creating Inspirational Leaders Through Trust-Based Feedback SystemsEveryone has had a bad boss. In fact, many of us have been bad bosses at some point in our careers. There are plenty of reasons why someone’s leadership can have a less than positive impact on those they’re leading. Overwhelm is quite common, though plenty of bosses simply lack systems that allow for an honest review of their impact and performance. With some self-awareness and humility, alongside an effective 360-degree feedback system, any leader can inspire their people.For one tried-and-true resolution to the problem of bad bosses, we are joined this week by the woma...2023-08-1550 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersThe Cognitive Mosaic: Building teams that win with cognitive diversity and intellectual humilityFor generations, we’ve been building our teams toward the objective of strong culture fit. “Will this new candidate get along with the rest of the team? Does everyone have similar beliefs and values that allow us to communicate well? Are our work styles compatible?” It’s time now to realize that seeking culture fit actually impedes an organization that hopes to grow in a vastly interconnected world. Rather, business leaders should constantly be seeking new ideas, novel inspiration, and alternative viewpoints.But, easier said than done, right? Thankfully, we have Shane Snow on this week’s episode to share i...2023-08-0846 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersB-Suite Influence: How Middle Managers Can Overcome Chaos and Deliver C-Suite ImpactMiddle managers don’t always get the respect they deserve. While they handle a majority of the direct oversight of people in organizations, they seem to end up… stuck in the middle. Mediocre. Middle class. Meh. Nevertheless, these leaders are capable of making as much impact as C-suite executives, provided they control the pace of work that comes through their team, claim the space their role affords, and make the case for their expanded influence.How can middle managers get there? For starters, Rebecca Houghton advises that we use the term “B-suite” to reflect the high-level impact of managers...2023-08-0146 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersOnboarding Curiosity: Crafting a Learning Program that Treats Every New Employee like Your Future CEODifficult conversations about management and wellbeing at work are often handled with recycled platitudes. “Speak up if you’re not feeling well.” “Feedback is encouraged and accepted 100% of the time!” “Autonomy is important to employee growth.” But anyone who has ever worked knows that these things are easier said than acted upon. To help us add some actionable nuance to these conversations, we invite Toby Newman as this week’s guest on L&D in Action.Toby has worked in training and development for 20 years, including a happenstance start as a trainer at Blockbuster. Since then, he has worked in the ou...2023-07-2553 min
The International Risk PodcastEpisode 125: Ravin Jesuthasan and John Boudreau on AI and Job DisplacementThe International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with risk management specialists from around the world. Our host is Dominic Bowen, originally from Australia, is one of Europe's leading international risk specialists. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests from around the world to discuss risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledgeFollow us on Facebook, Twitter, In...2023-07-2442 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersSwear by Your People: Achieve Peak team performance through enduring relationshipsWhat’s your favorite team? Most people, when asked this question, will think first of athletics. Many will immediately picture a football team–of either the association or American variety. Very few, if any of us, are quick to think of our own teams at work, even though those are the teams we spend the most time with. Why is that? There are many reasons we aren’t as enthusiastic about our teams at work as we should be, and the buck always stops with leadership. This week, Adrian Baillargeon joins us to discuss how we can infuse trust, enthusiasm, and co...2023-07-1852 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersThe State of L&D: Navigating Novel Technology on a Learning BudgetBudget. Value. Impact. These are the three most commonly used words found among the responses to Donald Taylor’s question, “what is your biggest L&D challenge in 2023?” This, of course, comes from Taylor’s annual Global Sentiment Survey. While he typically only asks a multiple choice question about “What’s hot” in L&D, this year he added this open-ended question. From the thousands of respondents, it is clear: L&D pros are fighting an uphill battle to demonstrate their immense value to their organizations. This is top of mind on this week’s episode of L&D in Action.B...2023-07-1150 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersMotivating Learners: Gamification and the psychology of engagementEngagement at work has always been… uncommon. In fact, Gallup polls from the last 10 years show that only about 1 in 5 (at most!) employees can be considered fully engaged in their workplace. Thankfully, learning and development practitioners are perfectly positioned to boost motivation through well designed learning opportunities. But making such educational programs means having a deep understanding of learning psychology, and also understanding how that psychology relates to the tools we use at work every day.So, where do we start? How about gamification? By looking at the nature of games–rules, roles, competition and strategy–we can optimize our le...2023-07-0546 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersLearning About Learning: Investing in Human Intelligence (HI) to Ensure Sustainable WorkAlthough employees expect more from their organizations in these turbulent times, many feel as though they’re getting less. With a lack of clarity around how the next wave of AI will impact job security, it’s only fair for workers to ask companies to arm them with tools and education that gives them a fighting chance. But, that’s no small task, and leaders have to persist in an increasingly competitive business landscape. The answer is effective continued education for all… but where do we start?By learning about learning, according to Teri Hart. As VP and Head of Talen...2023-06-2751 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersInspiring Confidence: Supportive Leadership for a New Generation of Social-Professional ChallengesThe most recent Conference Board workforce survey has shown us that many people are growing less content at work. 34% of respondents said their mental health had gotten worse in the last 6 months, while 37% feel a decreased sense of belonging. Almost half of these respondents attributed their feelings to a challenging workload, and considering the historical moment, it’s worth taking a deeper look at these findings.To offer insight based on her experience as a speaker and coach to the Fortune 500, we welcome Selena Rezvani on this week’s episode of L&D in Action. Selena teaches leaders and indi...2023-06-2046 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersContent for Modern Learners: What L&D Leaders can Learn from Creators on Social MediaLearning and Development efforts are very rarely associated with thrilling, addictive content. In fact, quite the opposite–until recently, when the media landscape changed forever. As e-learning burst into the spotlight during the pandemic, the public also became fascinated by their favorite educators on social media. Now, L&D leaders have a wonderful opportunity to learn from future generations, not only how to make use of the historically prohibitive video medium, but how to teach in an impactful, concise manner. That’s right, we’re talking about TikTok.To help us connect the dots between old school L&D and...2023-06-1349 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersDomino Effect Leadership: Leading Teams that Surpass Others and YourselfHow can we expect employees to feel secure in their roles if seemingly every day another major corporation announces a round of layoffs? How can we expect everyone to feel fulfilled when just a couple years ago we saw how industries, the economy and the world operated with barebones resources during a pandemic? How can we convince our people that their opinions, feedback, ideas and feelings truly matter to the mission and to the other people in their organization? What are managers and people leaders to do?Who better to answer these tough questions than Jonathan Westover. Jon...2023-06-0635 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersThe Technology Question: Balancing AI with Strong Leadership and Learning ContentWhile Artificial Intelligence has the potential to revolutionize the business world, human history has shown a tendency to charge ahead of our own technological readiness. The unstoppable flurry of new AI applications in the last few years has captivated everyone’s attention with promises of greater efficiency and power. So, how do we make sure that these innovations actually help us improve as innovators, as community-builders, and as people?Who better to answer this question than Christopher Lind. Christopher is a learning and development veteran who serves as VP and Chief Learning Officer at ChenMed. He has dedicated hi...2023-05-3042 min
The DEX Show: A Show for IT Change MakersIT, AI & the skills-based enterprise w/ Ravin JesuthasanRavin Jesuthasan (futurist, author, speaker, and the Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer) returns to the show for the second time for a fascinating discussion dissecting the latest workplace trends and technologiesRavin, Tim and Tom discuss:AI and the democratization of knowledge, skill and productivityThe future of corporate “culture” in the age of decentralized, democratized workThe post-consumer society vs a new era of markets and opportunitiesThe confluence of sustainability and the fourth industirial revolutionLearn more at ravinjesuthasan.com.For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and...2023-05-3027 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersAuthentic Leadership: Staying Ahead of the Curve with Self-knowledgeWhat is the highest compliment you can pay a leader? That they are comfortable in their own skin. An authentic leader brings their authentic self to the workplace, and, through their actions, encourages everyone else to do so as well. But, well… easier said than done. It’s one of the hardest times to be a leader in history, with the 21st century being largely driven by decentralization and rapid change. Our guest today, Bill Treasurer, shares insights from 20+ years in consulting that will help new and old leaders alike navigate this volatile world of business.Bill has had...2023-05-2344 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersCoaching for Problem-Solving: How to Create a Trust-based Leadership DynamicMany managers across all industries have one trait in common: They are superb problem solvers. This is good… until solving problems becomes the bulk of one’s work. A leader must have space to develop their people’s key skill sets. Space to observe coming trends and react to the market. Space to innovate and seek paths for growth. Therefore, it is of the utmost importance that managers teach their people to be effective problem-solvers on their own. But, this is no easy task, and can be both a social and professional challenge for even the most experienced managers. Thankfully, Irial...2023-05-161h 01
Curious & CuirkyTesla Slashes Prices, Familiar Surprises, Employee Value Proposition, Skills as the New Currency for Work and Innovation & FailureIn this session, we discuss: *Why did Tesla slash its prices by up to 20% on its cars earlier this year? Why now? Pricing strategies are critical - especially when an industry is shifting. How much pricing leadership do you have? *In his book, Hit Makers, The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction, author Derek Thompson recommends a strategy for creating hits by leveraging the principle of "familiar surprise." What will be some of the "familiar surprises" we'll be seeing this spring and summer, and most importantly, how can we lev...2023-05-1040 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersReframing L&D: The Need For Learning Practitioners In An Evolving WorldNigel Paine believes that we are living in the Century of People. With an industrial past that viewed humans as nothing more than cogs in a machine, we’re still making steady progress toward organizations that treat their employees as people first. In this complex technological moment, It’s Learning and Development leaders who hold the power to maximize the contribution of their companies by activating the full human potential of ALL of their people.Dr. Paine, our guest today, is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher. He is the Founder and CEO of nigelpaine.com, a consultancy focu...2023-05-0943 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersLonger Life and Smarter Tech: Educating A Workforce For An Unknown FutureThe power and pace of disruptive tech has turned many industries and organizations into unrecognizable versions of their past selves. In fact, many of the most sought-after jobs of today didn’t even exist 10 years ago. Because of this, many people have been left largely to their own devices to navigate this volatile world of work as job seekers. As the pace of change continues to quicken, companies need to develop ecosystems of learning and employment opportunities that make it easier on individuals to find their role and their place.Our guest today is Michelle Weise, founder of Rise an...2023-05-0251 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersCreating Relational Excellence with the Power of Connection CultureMany leaders compare their organizations to families. But, is it really as simple as that when you have complex financial goals and employees all over the globe? People are suffering from unprecedented rates of isolation in the workforce today, and few companies are addressing this issue thoughtfully. However, without meaningful human connection in the workplace, business outcomes and the wellbeing of employees will continually decline.Our latest guest on L&D in Action, Michael Lee Stallard has been studying Connection (with a capital ‘C’) for decades now. After leaving an illustrious career on Wall Street, he set out to h...2023-04-251h 12
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersEmploying Talent, not Jobs, in the Age of Artificial IntelligenceChange is inevitable, no matter where you are; the world and the people in it are constantly changing. The introduction of AI and automation is opening up a whole new realm of possibilities for businesses but, naturally, people are scared of it. We need to find leaders who can learn to reinvent themselves and their organizations, who can ride the wave of change with confidence and optimism.In this episode of L&D in Action, Host Tyler Lay is joined by Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Leader for Transformation Services at Mercer. He is also a consultant, speaker, and author who...2023-04-2538 min
L&D In Action: Winning Strategies from Learning LeadersThe 5% Solution: Prioritizing Learning and Development in a Busy WorldThe goal of any Chief Learning Officer is to foster a learning culture that provides employees with the tools and autonomy needed to make learning fulfilling. With a comprehensive ecosystem of educational opportunities that embeds directly in work, Novartis seems to have achieved this goal. Having set a goal several years ago to get all employees spending 5% of their time at work learning, Novartis has developed one of the most impressive L&D systems in the world.Our guest today is Simon Brown, Chief Learning Officer at Novartis. Simon’s career in e-learning and corporate L&D spans nearly 30 ye...2023-04-2545 minMaking work ‘work’Why it's time to join the skills-powered movementOne of the biggest challenges for organisations has always been how to monitor the skills they have and the skills they will need in the future. But as Cynthia Cottrell, Partner and Workforce Solutions Leader at Mercer Pacific, and Ravin Jesuthasan, Global Transformation Leader for Mercer, discuss in this episode, a new way of looking at work is emerging, one that takes a different approach at building capacity, unlocking potential and managing careers. They describe this new approach as a movement called “skills-powered” and explain that when skills (not jobs) become the currency of work, this not only helps orga...2023-04-1921 min
ELEVATEDThe Future of Work with Ravin JesuthasanIn this episode we discuss: *How the future work has accelerated with the pandemic and continues to do so with recent advances in AI and automation*Why skills need to become the currency for work to enable us to address these challenges*Frameworks for understanding and navigating the now or work*Case studies and examplesHosted by Nate CrewsProduced by TracyLynne Williams
2023-03-2849 min
CAPITAL H#25 Ravin Jesuthasan – How to navigate in the world of work without jobsRavin Jesuthasan is a renowned futurist, a member of World Economic Forum and a bestselling author of books on the future of work and human capital.
With a financial background, he has gained enormous and diversified professional experience, among others in strategy consulting and HR consulting. The future of work became his passion. In cooperation with John Boudreau, he wrote “Work without Jobs”.
He believes that relentless curiosity, the strive to learn more, look around corners, connect things learned in one domain with other can shape not only the future of work, but of the entire human life, and, last but...2023-02-2000 min
Perspectives by HumandEp. 14 Talent Agility, Skills & Democratisation of Work with Ravin JesuthasanHow to build Organisational Resilience with a new operating system? Ravin Jesuthasan is a recognised futurist, global though leader and bestselling author on the future of work and human capital. In this episode Ravin and Erika Giorgana CEO & Founder of Humand speak about how organisations are holding themselves back by continuing to define work as "jobs". In a new work operating system, current and future work is deconstructed into skill required to perform the given task. Freeing work form the "job" is an act of agility and brings Talent Agility to life!2023-02-1626 min
foHRsightWork Without Jobs with guest Ravin JesuthasanLet’s Talk About – Work Without Jobs with guest Ravin JesuthasanWelcome to foHRsight – a podcast about making work better brought to you by future foHRward.In this week’s episode we’re joined by Ravin Jesuthasan – futurist, thought leader, author and Global Transformation Leader at Mercer.In this rich conversation with Naomi, Ravin shares insights from his most recent book Work Without Jobs where he challenges us to think differently about how we structure work and move away from a traditiona...2023-02-0251 min