Most organizations say they’re going “skills-first,” but too many are stuck in execution mode—rolling out training, buying platforms, and launching initiatives without a clear strategic anchor. If you’re not building for the future with business outcomes in mind, you’re not executing a strategy—you’re following a to-do list.
In this provocative and practical session, we’ll break down the critical difference between a skills plan and a skills strategy, and why that distinction makes or breaks your ability to drive impact. You’ll learn a clear, actionable framework for designing a true skills strategy—one that aligns with business priorities, activates leadership, and fuels adaptability across the workforce.
Whether you’re just starting your skills journey or trying to elevate it to the next level, this session will challenge your thinking and equip you with the language, mindset, and tools to lead—not just implement.
You’ll walk away with:
· A diagnostic to assess whether you're building a plan or a strategy
· A proven framework for designing skills strategy tied to business outcomes
· Tools to shift your role from SME to strategic business advisor
· A fresh perspective on what it really means to go “skills-first”
Meet the Presenter
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Janice Robinson Burns
is a Human Capital futurist and strategist who helps organizations solve complex business problems through innovative, people-centered solutions. With more than 25 years of executive experience—most notably as Chief Learning Officer and Chief Diversity Officer at Mastercard, and Chief People Officer at Degreed—Janice has led transformational change across the financial services and technology industries. She is the founder of Janice Robinson Burns LLC, a strategic advisory firm that helps companies design future-ready workforce strategies grounded in data, skills, and business impact. A leading voice in the movement toward skills-first talent models, Janice is known for her pragmatic approach, provocative insights, and passion for translating workforce potential into real business
SHRM certification has approved this webinar for 1 PDC toward SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. A program code will be provided at the end of the webinar.