UWEBC
PeopleTalent and Learning

Strengthening Human Capabilities

Explore how developing adaptability, collaboration, and emotional intelligence through critical conversation enhances performance and trust.

 - 11:00 am CT
Virtual

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Description

In an era defined by pervasive volatility and technological acceleration, traditional workforce planning based on stable assumptions is no longer viable. This peer learning forum examines the strategic mandate to shift from predicting the future to preparing for many possible futures by doubling down on enduring human capabilities. Participants will analyze how adaptability, collaboration, and emotional intelligence (EQ) function as durable competencies that mitigate enterprise risk and drive extraordinary financial returns—with research indicating EQ training can yield a return on investment (ROI) of up to 1484%. The session positions critical conversation as the essential engine for activating these capabilities, transforming individual talent into shared psychological safety and measurable performance gains. 

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Explore moving beyond course libraries to leverage immersive technologies  

  • Discuss strategies for scaling sophisticated soft skills training. 

  • Learn to apply a "portfolio approach" to talent, treating foundational skills like problem-solving and EQ as "assets" that can be rapidly redeployed as market needs shift. 

Audience

  • Chief Learning Officer (CLO) / Chief Talent Officer (CTO) 

  • VP/Director of Talent Management and Development 

  • HR Business Partners (HRBPs) 

  • Digital Transformation and IT Strategy Leaders 

  • People leaders seeking to operationalize trust and performance