Personalized learning is gaining traction, with companies adopting adaptive learning technologies to offer tailored development programs. This ensures that employees acquire skills most relevant to their roles and their individual experiences, enhancing both engagement & effectivenessupskilling employees across the hierarchy where shopfloor workers have the "digital literacy" to drive accurate documentation and reviewers and decision-makers have the "digitally fluency" to understand industry insights, company-specific data trends and use it for timely course correction and improvement of quality output.Additionally, driving performance metrics like right-first-time metrics, reducing human errors, etc., require the workforce to understand automation, digitization, and AI enablement in essence so that they can appreciate the role of technology in their daily work.Organizations are integrating emerging technologies like Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in training and induction so that Standard Operating Procedures are embedded deeply on the shop floor.Continuous Reskilling & UpskillingChanging regulations & sustainability reporting requirements often initiate new interventions in the organization, thereby requiring a robust and effective way for conducting on-demand skill mapping, training needs identification, and calendarizing the training roadmap for individuals, groups of employees, and the overall organization.Personalized learning is gaining traction, with companies adopting adaptive learning technologies to offer tailored development programs. This ensures that employees acquire skills most relevant to their roles and their individual experiences, enhancing both engagement and effectiveness.MOOC (Massive Open Online courses), as well as byte-sized mobile learning modules, should both be leveraged to enable personalization in learning.Building Soft Skills in ManagementBeyond technical skills, there is a strong focus on soft skills such as leadership, collaboration, resilience, and leading change. The ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and manage change is seen as critical in navigating the complexities of the pharma industry.Traditionally, the industry has produced great technical leaders but in the VUCA world, we need influencers and visionaries who have the ability to lead change and drive transformation through empathy and resilience.How are pharmaceutical companies identifying and addressing skill gaps within their workforce to ensure they have the necessary capabilities for the future?Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly recognizing the importance of identifying and addressing skill gaps within their workforce to ensure they have the necessary capabilities for future success. Here are some of the strategies they are implementing:Comprehensive Skill AssessmentsPharma companies are increasingly using AI-driven and/ or gamified assessments and predictive analytics to forecast future skill needs and identify skill gaps. These tools provide a granular understanding of existing capabilities and areas that need development, enabling targeted interventions. Also, by implementing continuous feedback systems, the
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