"Skills-Based Learning: How J&J Puts People First” with Christina Norris-Watts, Head of Assessment & People Practices at Johnson & Johnson

How can you take a human-first approach to skills-based learning? Why should you have a clear business case before implementing skills-based talent initiatives?My guest on this episode is Christina Norris-Watts, Head of Assessment & People Practices at Johnson & JohnsonDuring our conversation Christina and I discuss:Why Christina says transitioning to a skills-based organization is like eating your brussels sprouts.The strategic approach Johnson & Johnson took to implement skills-based talent initiatives across the organization.How the J&J Credo shaped their distinctive “human-first” strategy for creating personalized learning and development paths.The way J&J's innovative learning platform successfully integrates the three E's: Experience, Exposure, and Education.Advice for HR leaders beginning their skills journey including where to start and challenges to avoid. Connecting with Christina: Connect with Christina Norris-Watts on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersElevate 2025 - Learn more about this once a year, 3-week virtual program focused on taking your strategic capabilities and business impact to the next level with 16 interactive sessions led by 18 HR thought leaders.HR Leader’s Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

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The Future of HR is the only podcast whose mission is to inspire the next generation of HR Leaders. In each episode, JP Elliott interviews successful HR executives and thought leaders who share their career journeys, lessons learned, and advice on how to take our field and your career to the next level. If you are a next-gen HR leader looking to fast-track your career, this is the podcast for you.