Struggling to navigate the complexities of learning and skills development in today’s fast-paced workplace? With artificial intelligence (AI) and technology reshaping how we work, it’s not just about closing skill gaps — it’s about delivering meaningful learning experiences that prepare employees for what’s next.

Join us for a lively and informative webinar with Dr. Karie Willyerd, author, award-winning chief learning officer and fellow at Harvard’s Learning Innovation Lab, and Akash Savdharia, vice president of talent solutions at Bridge, with deep expertise in talent development. Together, they’ll break down how AI is reshaping skill demands and bridging the gap between what organizations need and what employees bring to the table. In this session, you’ll see how AI-powered tools and skills development platforms can make 2025 the year you turn your plans into action.

What Will You Learn?

• Adapting to AI’s Impact: How the AI revolution and rapid technological change are transforming industry demands, reshaping learning needs and driving the urgency to future-proof your organization’s learning strategy.
• Closing Skill Gaps: Discover practical strategies to bridge the gap between the skills your organization needs and what employees currently have, leveraging AI-powered tools to personalize development and address future demands.
• Helping Employees Grow Through Learning: Learn how to create learning programs that align with career paths, include mentorship and build a culture of continuous development — keeping employees engaged, growing and sticking around.

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Speakers

Karie Willyerd, Chief Customer Strategy Officer, LTG Karie Willyerd is the chief customer strategy officer for GP Strategies and Learning Technologies Group and a fractional chief learning officer (CLO) in residence for Skillable and Uplimit. A six-time chief learning/talent officer, she’s the only CLO to lead two organizations to ATD’s top global ranking. Karie previously led SAP’s global customer education after cofounding Jambok, a video-based learning platform acquired by SAP. She has served as CLO at Visa and Sun Microsystems and in talent roles at Solectron, Heinz and Lockheed Martin. Coauthor of “The 2020 Workplace” and “Stretch,” Karie’s work appears in Harvard Business Review, Forbes and more. An ATD honoree and advisor for Ezra Coaching, she also serves on the advisory board for CSU’s business school and is a ’24-’25 fellow at Harvard’s Learning Innovation Lab (LILA).

Akash Savdharia, Vice President of Talent Solutions, Bridge Akash Savdharia is an entrepreneurial technology executive with over 10 years of experience bringing software-as-a-service (SaaS) products to market that solve impactful data-driven problems. Prior to joining Bridge, Akash cofounded and led Patheer, an AI-powered talent marketplace. There, he shaped the company’s vision and products, transforming the enterprise talent and career mobility space. In September 2020, Patheer was acquired by Learning Technologies Group to enhance its product and technology capabilities in the rapidly growing market. At Bridge, Akash is the vice president of talent solutions, and continues to drive the vision, growth and strategy for skills and talent mobility.