In this interview ahead of iVentiv's Learning Futures Texas on May 7-8, Vidya Krishnan (CLO, Ericsson), and Nigel Paine (Co-Presenter, Learning Now TV & Former Head of People Development, BBC) talk all things skills, tech, and the future of work.

Vidya's lifelong passion for learning emerged from a multitude of experiences: from roles such as a camp counselor in her youth, to her graduation to electrical engineer, to then leading technology training at Ericsson.

She then pivoted from leading tech, to leading learning – a function that was she believed had been redefined as both a human and digital mechanism for connecting people with knowledge and expertise. Her career evolution in the L&D sphere took her to where she is now; Chief Learning Officer at Ericsson, with the aim to transform the skill sets and mindsets of the company's global workforce.

Nigel, on the other hand, describes a similar journey with one clear distinction: his continued focus on adult learning and helping organisations and individuals enhance their roles through learning. Unlike Vidya, Nigel has dedicated most of his life to corporate learning, eventually contributing to the field through writing and research.

The key topic on the minds of both Nigel and Vidya in this conversation: are skills-based organisations hype or hope? Watch more to find out.

Chapters:

00:00 L&D Journeys
04:30 Skills-based organisations: hype or hope?
10:14 Vidya's journey: 5G aspiring 6G
13:43 Making the unimaginable possible: how does that influence your own learning vision?
18:15 Tech, L&D, and society
37:52 What advice would you give to CLOs just starting our on their journey towards skills-based organisations?