HCMx Radio 143: Corporate Digital Learning and Business Continuity (Podcast)
- Claude Werder
- Learning and Development, Human Resources
HCMx Radio 143: Corporate Digital Learning and Business Continuity (Podcast)
Apratim Purakayastha (AP), Chief Technology Officer, Mark Onisk, Chief Content Officer at Skillsoft and Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer at Brandon Hall Group discuss change management and unexpected benefits, adapting with virtualization and more.
Podcast: Corporate Digital Learning and Business Continuity
Guest: Apratim Purakayastha and Mark Onisk
Apratim Purakayastha (AP), Chief Technology Officer
AP is responsible for engineering, product management, cloud operations, and IT across all products in the Skillsoft group of companies. He has extensive experience in supporting rapidly growing technology companies including General Manager and SVP of SaaS at SevOne where he was responsible for its on-demand/SaaS business segment, after holding the position of SVP Engineering. Prior to SevOne, AP held senior technology positions including Group President in ACI Worldwide and Director of Software at IBM. AP has a PhD in Computer Science from Duke University, an MS in Computer Science from Washington State University and a BS in Computer Science from Jadavpur University, India.
Mark Onisk, Chief Content Officer
Mark is responsible for leading all aspects of the strategic direction, roadmap and development of Skillsoft’s content catalogue. Prior to his role as Chief Content Officer, Mark was SVP of Skillsoft Books (formerly Books24x7), successfully launching the Company’s book summary product and increasing the company’s audiobook collection by more than 60%, making it the largest collection of audiobooks within the corporate learning market. Today we work with more than 230 global publishers to offer over 40,000 best-selling digital and audiobook titles. Prior to Skillsoft Books, Mark led strategic business development where he worked on cross functional project and services teams to deliver integrated learning experiences with Skillsoft’s key clients. Mark began his career in Skillsoft as VP Content Production after the Element K acquisition in 2011. His career with Element K spanned 15 years, where he was responsible for the company’s product strategy, content development and operational execution. Mark earned his MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and his undergraduate degree from State University of New York, College at Brockport.
Skillsoft is a global leader in corporate learning, delivering beautiful technology and engaging content that drives business impact for modern enterprises. Skillsoft comprises three award-winning systems that support learning, performance and success: Skillsoft learning content, the Percipio intelligent learning experience platform and the SumTotal suite for Talent Development.
Topics and questions include:
- Change management and unexpected benefits
- Adapting with virtualization
- Converting to operating remotely
- What can’t be done from home
- The importance of emotional intelligence
- The post-pandemic playbook
- Collaboration and connectivity
- Opportunities and obstacles
- The 24-hour day
- And more!
If you have questions about our discussion today and would like access to our Women In Leadership Network that provides organizational leaders access to our research library on women in leadership and diversity and inclusion topics. please contact me at [email protected] or visit www.brandonhall.com
Don't Want to Miss Valuable Info?
Purchase a Membership and get access to the 100% of our Resource Center and all the downloadable materials.
