This is where we activate the C-suite, because achieving a three-dimensional workforce is a high-level initiative and requires incorporating a long-term, strategic vision of where the enterprise needs to go.

What it looks like: You begin to overlay your core business strategy onto that deeper understanding of the human talent you have in your organization. Where you want your organization to go equates to “What people do I need?” And that leads to “What supply of skills do I have today, and is it enough to get us to where we need to go?”

How you achieve it: You plan for and subsequently adopt an AI-enabled technology platform that allows you to identify the skills you need in the future and pinpoint talent gaps or shortfalls. This is a complex mapping function that dynamically updates and gives you insight into how you’ll need to upskill, reskill, or redeploy your current talent, as well as when to acquire new talent.

How it helps your enterprise: By mapping skills across roles and aligning them with business strategies, companies can deploy the right talent at the right time, maximizing efficiency and productivity. AI tools help identify specific skills gaps and provide tailored training programs. This targeted approach not only enhances employee growth, but also ensures that the organization remains agile and competitive.