AI Talent Gap 2026: Rajiv Tandon on Future of Work | Learning Reimagined
From Leadership Lessons by HT Smartcast Originals
March 11, 2026 · 33 min
About this episode
This episode explores how leaders can address the AI talent gap and adapt to the future of work with insights from Rajiv Tandon.
In this episode of Leadership Lessons, we present a definitive roadmap to navigating the rapidly evolving worlds of work, education, and Artificial Intelligence. Drawing on exclusive insights from Rajiv Tandon, CEO of BITS Pilani Digital, we examine how leaders can bridge the widening AI talent gap and move beyond buzzwords to create real-world impact.As the workforce accelerates toward 2026, traditional markers of success—degrees and passive learning—are no longer enough. Leadership today demands experiential learning, adaptability, and a mindset of “co-intelligence.”From moving beyond the stereotype of the coding ninja to understanding the 4 Pillars of AI Talent, we unpack the powerful “Connection, Challenge, Care” framework, redefining how we rethink education, elevate human performance, and build future-ready leaders.Subscribe to stay updated on how to lead with agility in the age of AI. #LeadershipLessons #AITalent #FutureOfWork #BITSPilaniDigital #AIPivot #ExperientialLearning #AILeadership #DigitalTransformation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Rajiv Tandon
Topics covered
- AI talent gap
- future of work
- experiential learning
- leadership
- education
- digital transformation
Keywords
- AI talent
- future of work
- leadership
- experiential learning
- digital transformation
- education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BITS Pilani Digital
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