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The IE Center for Corporate Learning Innovation has reached out to over 60 Chief Learning Officer’s and L&D Leaders globally to learn about important initiatives and best practices in order to conduct this survey report.

L&D functions have shifted their focus toward the most urgent priorities, like supporting employees in working remotely and personal wellbeing. Live (in-person) programs have come to a complete stop and many L&D professionals are converting leadership development programs into virtual—and blended delivery formats. There is a huge need to develop leadership skills that are critical at times of turbulence.

Before Covid-19, companies had been experiencing a need to upskill and reskill the workforce in order to thrive and grow. In a recent McKinsey Global Survey, (2020), 87% of executives said they were experiencing skill gaps in the workforce or expected them within a few years. The coronavirus pandemic will just greatly accelerate the need for upskilling and reskilling. Exciting times are ahead for L&D functions, who work in an agile way to address the current and future development needs of their organizations.