Sharpening Partner Skills For 2026 | Channel Chewsday

This Channel Chewsday, I bite into a topic suggested by our listener, Maria.

I explore how partner training evolves from long seminars to microlearning, AI personalisation, and simulation based practice. 

I share a high-level roadmap for channel leaders to build motivation, track impact, and turn partners into trusted advisors in 2026 and beyond.

• Shifting from legacy sales tactics to continuous learning
• Adding soft skills alongside technical depth
• Adopting microlearning for recall and speed
• Using AI to tailor journeys to roles and gaps
• Boosting motivation with gamification and rewards
• Building hands-on confidence with labs and simulations
• Expanding enablement beyond training to coaching and content
• Tracking business impact over course completions

If you've got your own training success stories, challenges, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, reach out.

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