The Business of Learning, Episode 86: Building AI and Data Skills for the Modern Workforce
Apr 30, 2025•26 min•Season 8Ep. 86
Episode description
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the way we work, the need for employees to understand and use data has never been more important. According to recent research from DataCamp, 86% of leaders say data literacy is essential for their teams’ daily tasks — and 62% say the same about AI literacy. But without these foundational skills, organizations risk falling behind.
In this episode of The Business of Learning, we spoke with Dr. Bill Brantley, CPTM, president and chief learning officer at BAS2A, and Lauren LePage, learning strategist at Chick-fil-A
Tune in now to explore how L&D can build AI and data literacy across the workforce and gain insights on:
- How to assess AI readiness and measure data literacy using tools like skills mapping and competency models.
- The critical role of leadership in modeling data-informed decision-making and creating a culture of ethical AI use.
- Key steps to begin building an AI- and data-literate workforce.
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