Skills aren't just assets—they're the foundation. 🎯 In this video, Paul Kent—PepsiCo’s longtime Senior L&D Manager—shares practical insights on what it really takes to build a skills-based organization that drives retention, engagement, and long-term growth. You’ll learn how PepsiCo maps future-ready skills, blends AI with human intelligence, and uses cohort-based learning to make development stick. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Why skills-based strategies matter 01:00 – Measuring impact at PepsiCo 02:22 – Core skills and digital fluency 04:09 – Role of AI and upskilling 05:48 – How to make learning stick 07:15 – Creating safe learning spaces 08:26 – Building a culture of curiosity 09:45 – Partnering with AI & other orgs 11:05 – Paul’s current learning focus 🔗 Resources & Related Links 📌 Featured in this video: Season 7, Episode 10 — “Building a Skills-Based Organization with Paul Kent” Explore more episodes of the Leading Up podcast: business.udemy.com/resources/leading-up-podc...