The Experience Accelerator

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the workplace, creating both new opportunities and real concerns for workers and organizations. A recent article from the IMF highlights several important trends:  • 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟰𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗜-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲. While many roles will evolve rather than disappear, the impact across industries will be significant.  • 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹. Around 1 in 10 job postings in advanced economies now require at least one new skill that was not previously expected.  • 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. Roles requiring new capabilities often offer 3–15% higher wages.  • 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲-𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲, particularly routine office jobs that are easier to automate.  • 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆-𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴, as AI begins to take on tasks traditionally handled by early-career professionals. What is becoming clear is that the future of work will depend not only on technological progress, but on how effectively organizations, institutions, and leaders support people in adapting to change. Access to reskilling, lifelong learning, and mobility will be critical to ensuring that innovation creates opportunity for more people. Preparing today’s workforce for tomorrow’s skills will be one of the defining challenges and opportunities of the AI era. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eCm82wDb #FutureOfWork #ArtificialIntelligence #Reskilling #Upskilling #Leadership #WorkforceTransformation #LifelongLearning

“𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀.” That’s something we hear more often than leaders expect before they join our Enhancing Your Virtual Executive Presence program. In virtual settings, even highly experienced leaders can unintentionally: • Talk longer than intended • Miss subtle cues from the room • Or come across as less empathetic than they actually are Not because they lack capability, but because the virtual environment changes the signals. 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟭,𝟯𝟬𝟬+ 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿: When leaders strengthen their virtual presence, we often see immediate shifts in: ✅ listening quality ✅ perceived empathy ✅ clarity and executive impact Because today, virtual executive presence isn’t just about what you say. It’s about how well you listen… how present you feel on screen… and how your empathy comes across digitally. It’s digital. It’s visible. And it’s learnable. As more high-stakes conversations continue to happen on screen, virtual executive presence is quickly becoming a core leadership capability. In your next virtual meeting, be intentional with your non-verbal signals to show you are actively tracking the conversation. Small visible cues can significantly strengthen your listening presence on screen. #ExecutivePresence #LeadershipDevelopment #VirtualLeadership #LeadershipSkills #FutureOfWork

We’re so happy to share that our CEO, Sarah Schwab, will be speaking at the COTRUGLI Forum. It’s a great opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of a meaningful conversation on leadership and culture. Join us here: https://lnkd.in/dZAYSjng

New year, new skills. The start of the year is the perfect time to reflect, refocus, and upskill. Whether you're an individual contributor or leading a team, continuous learning isn’t just nice to have, it’s a career necessity in 2026. While technical skills often get the spotlight, it’s foundational and soft skills, like communication, adaptability, emotional intelligence, and collaboration that unlock long-term career growth. A study analyzing over 70 million job transitions across 1,000+ roles found that people with strong foundational skills (like reading comprehension, basic math, and teamwork) were:  • More adaptable to change  • Faster learners  • Higher earners  • And more resilient in the face of market shifts As GenAI and automation reshape industries, the ability to learn, lead, and collaborate becomes even more critical for individuals and organizations. And for managers, your ability to lead people, not just projects will define your team’s success. Coaching, empathy, and communication aren’t just “soft” anymore; they’re strategic. Read the study here: https://lnkd.in/gFRYi25U What’s one skill you’re focusing on in 2026, and why? #FutureOfWork #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #SoftSkills #LifelongLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #ManagementSkills

The Kuwait Institute of Banking Studies (KIBS) has officially launched the 13th batch of its training program preparing Kuwaiti graduates for employment in the banking sector, under the Kafaa initiative of the Central Bank of Kuwait. This redesigned program emphasizes: • Leadership and employability skills • Intensive on-the-job training in local banks • Individualized mentorship • Hands-on graduation projects Sarah Schwab, our Founder & CEO, had the honor of leading Module 1 (Employability Skills) for this cohort, contributing to the development of future-ready talent for Kuwait’s financial sector. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gFxpEcfp #LearningAndDevelopment #TalentDevelopment #EmployabilitySkills #FutureOfWork #LeadershipDevelopment #Kuwait

In a world that changes faster than ever, organizations are only as adaptable as their people. Nearly half of learning and talent development professionals now see a skills crisis emerging, and almost half of executives worry their teams don’t have the right skills to deliver on business goals. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿. LinkedIn’s latest data shows that pairing learning with growth opportunities like leadership training, coaching, and internal mobility helps skills flow faster across the organization. Career development isn’t just a “nice to have.” It’s the key to retention, adaptability, and innovation. When people see a future for themselves inside the company, they stay, grow, and build that future with you. Because great companies are built on great careers. Visit our website https://lnkd.in/g72eJrDq to learn how we help organizations strengthen learning, leadership, and career development strategies for the AI era. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/2019wlr #LearningAndDevelopment #CareerGrowth #FutureOfWork #EmployeeEngagement #ContinuousLearning #PeopleStrategy 

The way a leader starts Monday sets the rhythm for the entire week, not just for themselves, but for their teams. A grounded, intentional start doesn’t just shape personal focus. It influences how teams collaborate, communicate, and perform throughout the week. Your Monday mindset can set the tone for everything that follows. #LeadershipDevelopment #PeopleLeadership #TeamCulture #GrowthMindset

According to the 2025 Global Leadership Development Study, organizations now expect fast, fluid, and future-focused learning to keep pace with change. As businesses race to adapt, one truth stands out, the capabilities that define great leadership are evolving. These trends reveal a powerful shift: Leadership in 2025 is as much about human connection as it is about technological fluency. While AI continues to transform how we work, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and collaboration remain the foundation of effective leadership. Leaders who balance empathy with insight and technology with humanity will shape the future. Which of these leadership skills do you think will matter most in your organization this year? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ecKFx_cp #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork #LearningAndDevelopment #LeadershipSkills

We see Mondays not as a hurdle, but as an opportunity to set the tone for the week ahead. A growth mindset reminds us that the first day of the week is a chance to: ✅ Reset priorities with clarity ✅ Model positivity and purpose ✅ Create space for learning and reflection ✅ Connect with others to build alignment and energy 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 “𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗜 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆?”, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝘀𝗸: “𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗜 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆?” Here’s to leading this Monday, and every Monday with curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset. #MondayMotivation #LeadershipDevelopment #GrowthMindset #FutureOfWork

In most companies, transformation is something done to people. As part of a new initiative I've started alongside Sarah Schwab, Karl Sjöblom and Alex Searle, CultureOS is here to flip the model. Here, we make every team a lab. And in every lab, there are experiments to run. You test a hypothesis.  You observe.  You learn. It’s fast, messy, human, and that’s the point. That's how we build and rebuild new human systems. Curious what it would look like inside your org? 👉 There's more here culture-os.com Go check it out and join the movement ! 🤩 #cultureos #experiment #change #corporateculture #futureofwork #leaders #culture