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# Why AI Upskilling Shouldn’t Be a CEO’s Afterthought
- URL: https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/why-ai-upskilling-shouldnt-be-a-ceos-afterthought/
- Published: 2024-10-09T23:09:38.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-27T05:26:42.000Z
- Description: If your leadership team isn’t investing in AI upskilling, your company might already be obsolete. Upskilling isn't a trend — it's a survival strategy.
- Author: Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP
- Tags: News, #seo-post-1

If your leadership team isn’t investing in [AI](https://www.thedigitalspeaker.com/ai-trends-speaker/) upskilling, your company might already be obsolete. Upskilling isn't a trend — it's a survival strategy.

AI and GenAI have the power to transform companies, but only if employees are properly upskilled to use them. Research shows companies struggle with this, with only 6% of surveyed firms meaningfully starting AI upskilling.

A five-step approach is key to success: assess the company's needs, prepare employees for the changes AI brings, introduce incentives to learn, ensure the C-suite champions the initiative, and use AI tools for training itself.

Upskilling is a marathon, not a sprint, and requires consistent C-suite support to scale AI proficiency. How can your business ensure it’s equipped to leverage AI’s full potential in the long run?

Read the full article on [BCG](https://www.bcg.com/publications/2024/five-must-haves-for-ai-upskilling?ref=thedigitalspeaker.com).

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