We are pleased to announce a strategic partnership with global engagement and learning leader BI WORLDWIDE. This collaboration comes at a critical juncture for the global workforce, where shifting skills requirements and stalling productivity are placing increased pressure on organisations to validate their investments in people and professional development.
The challenge: connecting investment to impact
Despite significant global investment in training and development, many initiatives struggle to lift performance. This disconnect often occurs because employees are trained on skills that do not directly correlate with the specific outcomes their roles require.
To address this, AbilityMap is joining forces with BI WORLDWIDE to integrate our workforce intelligence solution across their enterprise learning and engagement platforms. By combining BI WORLDWIDE’s extensive expertise in employee learning with AbilityMap’s scientific approach to measuring and aligning human capability, this partnership enables organisations to create a direct link between workforce skills and business performance.
A data-driven approach to development
The integration of AbilityMap’s technology allows businesses to use science and data to pinpoint the exact capabilities that drive success in a specific role. By identifying an individual’s level of capability against these benchmarks, organisations can ensure their learning and engagement efforts are targeted and deliver measurable results.
Mike Erlin, Co-Founder and CEO of AbilityMap, highlights the strategic importance of this shift:
“Most organisations are investing in engagement and training programs without truly knowing which skills drive performance, and importantly, their peoples’ level of capability to perform them. This partnership represents the next evolution in how companies understand and grow their people, one where culture meets capability, and investment finally links these to measurable business outcomes. It’s also a powerful example of Australian workforce innovation being adopted on a global stage.”
Global reach, scientific foundation
Headquartered in Minneapolis with a significant global footprint, BI WORLDWIDE utilises behavioural science to drive engagement and motivation. This partnership provides AbilityMap with access to an extensive enterprise client network, expanding the reach of our Australian-developed solution into key international markets.
Peder Jacobson, Vice President of Learning at BI WORLDWIDE, commented on the value of objective data in workforce planning:
“AbilityMap gives our clients a precise, science-validated way to connect people’s capabilities to roles that fit them best. Together, we can help organisations build teams and leaders that not only create a strong culture but also deliver better business outcomes.”
Building a capable future
As organisations navigate the challenges of AI disruption and evolving skills demands, this partnership signals a new era in evidence-based workforce development. By moving beyond guesswork and ensuring human capability is the foundation for performance, businesses can secure a more productive and engaged future.
For more information on how AbilityMap aligns people with the requirements of critical roles, read our article ‘Critical Roles by Sector‘
