About the Episode
In this episode of Ali's Boardroom, the host Ali Nawab engages in an interesting conversation with Nick Kennedy, Chairman of the Workforce Planning Institute.
Nick shares his remarkable career trajectory, from being a mechanical engineer and later developing an interest in recruitment "the paper side of work". It was during his tenure as a recruiter that Nick found himself drawn to the analysis of workforce management, ultimately leading him to his current role as Chairman of the Workforce Planning Institute.
Nick highlights the importance of strategic workforce planning and data consistency in today's business world. He stresses the role of data analytics in making informed decisions. He delves into the keys to success in workforce planning and the potential impact of AI and automation on the future of work.
Additionally, he shares his involvement in triathlon as a personal interest.
Show Notes & Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
2:36 - Inspiration to get into the workforce planning field
05:42 - Importance of accuracy in strategic workforce planning
9:50 - Handling workforce analytics and planning
13:00 - The process of strategic workforce planning
18:50 - Capability mapping and how does it fit into workforce planning
23:15 - Key to enabling successful people
28:33 - Defining successful strategic workforce planning in 2024
33:00 - Impact of AI and automation on workforce planning
36:30 - Nick’s triathlon journey
