Institute of Management in the Great Lakes region conducts HR and Learning & Development Summit, focusing on Workforce 4.0, delving into AI-centered talent approaches.
Gurgaon hosted the second edition of the HR and L&D Conclave, organized by the Great Lakes Institute of Management, which brought together over 75 senior professionals from HR and L&D functions. The event, themed "Workforce 4.0 - Human Capital Strategies in a Digital-First World," provided a platform for leaders to explore the evolving intersection of technology, talent, and transformation.
The event featured participation from nearly 40 top organizations across various sectors. Notable attendees included CHROs and L&D heads from cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore, solidifying the event's reputation as a premier forum for strategic HR dialogue.
The event was honored by the presence of Mr. Suresh Narayanan, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestl India. Prominent speakers included senior HR leaders and CHROs from organizations such as Adani Enterprises, KPMG, Schneider Electric, UnitedHealth Group, Bayer, Cigniti Technologies, Nestle, Epsilon, Air Liquide, CVENT, Material, Thomson Reuters, Landis+Gyr, Niva Bupa, HFFC, Inbrew Beverages, HCL Tech, Grant Thorton, and Altimetrik.
A highlight of the event was a fireside chat with Mr. Suresh Narayanan, who offered insights on leadership in the digital age. Stressing the importance of purpose, values, empowerment, and resilience, he highlighted that the essentials of leadership should remain unchanged, serving as a beacon of light for business leaders.
The conference divided into three panel discussions, each dealing with critical themes: AI in Talent Management, Personalized Learning Systems, and Leadership in the Digital Era. Each session offered actionable insights for building future-ready teams.
The first panel focused on AI and the Future of Talent Management, examining how artificial intelligence is transforming recruitment, workforce planning, and employee development.
The second panel delved into the evolution of learning and development practices, discussing the adoption of AI-powered, personalized learning systems to facilitate continuous development and adaptability.
The third panel addressed the evolving role of leadership in the digital era, exploring strategies to cultivate agile leaders capable of driving change, managing multigenerational teams, and maintaining high performance.
Following the conference, Dr. Jones Mathew, Principal and Head of the Institute at Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurgaon, highlighted the importance of the event as a national platform for discussions and ideation on the workforce of the future. He emphasized the valuable lessons shared by Suresh Narayanan, CMD of Nestle India.
Nidhi Vinod, Senior Director of Learning Organisation Development at Epsilon, reflected on the discussion, praising the quality of the event and applauding the work of Great Lakes in the field of executive education.
As digital transformation continues to shape the world of work, the World Economic Forum estimates that approximately 60% of employees will require upskilling or reskilling by 2027. Workforce 4.0 represents this new reality, where agility, adaptability, and the seamless integration of human intelligence with technology are crucial for building future-ready teams.
- The conference at Gurgaon, themed around Workforce 4.0, demonstrated the critical intersection of technology, talent, and transformation in business.
- Key leaders from organizations such as Adani Enterprises, KPMG, Schneider Electric, and Nestle gathered to discuss AI in Talent Management, Personalized Learning Systems, and Leadership in the Digital Era.
- A significant portion of the workforce is expected to need upskilling or reskilling by 2027 as digital transformation continues to redefine the world of work, making the discussions at the event highly relevant in the field of education-and-self-development and finance.
- The event's emphasis on the importance of artificial intelligence, personalized learning systems, and agile leadership in a digital-first world underscores the need for technology adoption in various sectors, including business and education.
