

Gina Jeneroux — Building a 'Coalition of Belief' for Skills
Nov 25, 2024
Gina Jeneroux, former Chief Learning Officer at BMO and now Chief Skills & Innovation Officer at Executive Networks, shares her insights on the future of skills in the workplace. She emphasizes moving beyond traditional learning to create a 'Coalition of Belief' for skill development. Gina discusses how to gain business support for skill-based journeys, the importance of aligning HR tech vendors with vision and values, and the need for a unified dialogue on skills across organizations. Her advice? Embrace iteration and seize 'wind in the sails' moments to drive transformation.
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Predicting Future Leadership With Skills
- Skills can be used to predict future leadership potential earlier than traditional methods.
- Applying AI to identify attributes that forecast great leaders accelerates their impact on organizations.
Skills Beyond Learning
- Skills have expanded from learning to being a strategic business imperative post-pandemic.
- Using consistent skills language connects hiring, development, mobilization, and assessment.
Seize Opportunities for Skill Buy-In
- Seize "wind in the sails" moments to engage business leaders by linking skills to pressing business imperatives.
- Form cross-functional teams to create urgency and integrated approaches for skill development.