Industrial manufacturers are training up their employees to work with machines controlled by sensors and software, a necessity in a sector disrupted by automation. As CEO of Stanley Black & Decker, Jim Loree is leading the reskilling revolution, which he views as critical for growth at the $14 billion maker of Black & Decker and Craftsman power tools.
“A growth mindset shift is required to enable the organization to constantly work on upskilling,” says Pradheepa Raman, chief talent innovation officer for the 175-year-old enterprise. The talent vacuum is real for Stanley and its industrial peers and competitors. With a skills deficit leaving millions of manufacturing jobs open worldwide, Raman says that Stanley is committed to training 10 million “makers” — Stanley’s code for factory workers — by 2030.
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