Boardroom Dialogue
Don’t Call It Upskilling: Preparing People for a Future We Can’t Predict
Date Friday, Dec 5 Time – Room: Queen
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How do we prepare people for work we can’t yet define? What does it take to move from skill-building to capability-building? This boardroom dialogue challenges the assumption that future learning needs can be predicted and explores how to build true adaptability. Reflect on strategies to prepare learners for unknown futures, shift from skills to capabilities, and design human-centred, responsive learning approaches.
Geraldine Voost
Learning Strategist, -
Geraldine Voost is an Organizational Learning & Development Strategist with over 20 years of experience helping organizations future-proof their people and performance. With a background in Cognitive Science and a career that includes roles in instructional design, learning technology, and global L&D leadership, she brings both strategic insight and hands-on experience. Geraldine focuses on aligning learning strategies with organizational goals and emerging developments such as AI integration, performance-based learning, and knowledge management. She works with L&D teams to build learning cultures that are practical, adaptive, and ready for change. A frequent speaker and moderator at international conferences, Geraldine is passionate about creating meaningful impact through learning, one decision, one habit, one conversation at a time.