Book description
When many leaders talk about reskilling programs, they emphasize individual career progression and the acquisition of skills that benefit company strategy. But an experiment at Vodafone showed that a more direct message focused on career relevancy increased employees’ participation in a reskilling program. Use this advice on how to be reassuring but transparent with employees when discussing this critical workforce issue.
Product information
- Title: How to Engage People on Reskilling: A Language Lesson
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2023
- Publisher(s): MIT Sloan Management Review
- ISBN: 53863MIT65236
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