Sailing into the Future

Competency Management and the Crosscurrents of AI and Development

Artificial intelligence is making waves in competency management, guiding organizations toward more apparent horizons while surfacing new risks. Digital tools promise agile skill mapping and early warnings—like a ship’s radar alerting crews to trouble before it strikes. Quick, personalized insights help organizations adapt as new skills emerge and keep teams sharp. Yet, with every launch, challenges remain. Bias, privacy concerns, and automatic repetition of old errors can stall progress. Change also sparks resistance, skepticism, and fears of lost control. Red Teaming examines biases and helps inform decisions. With AI as a reliable co-captain, guesswork disappears, and teams navigate the next opportunity with greater precision—but success requires the right balance of trust and adaptability.