Rearchitecting Talent: Cisco’s Shift to Skills-First Enablement in the Age of AI | Marci Paino

In this episode of the SkillsWave Podcast, we sit down with Marci Paino, Chief Learning Officer at Cisco. A leading voice in workforce transformation and skills-first strategy, Marci shares a front-line perspective on how organizations—and their people—can thrive in a world defined by rapid change. Drawing from her work driving forward skills-first enablement in a large, global enterprise, Marci explores the shift from role-based models to dynamic, AI-powered skills development. She offers a candid, practical look at how businesses can build a more agile workforce, empower employees with meaningful learning opportunities, and foster a culture where adaptability becomes a core capability. Whether you're rethinking your approach to L&D, grappling with emerging skills needs, or just trying to keep pace with the future of work, this conversation offers insight, inspiration, and a clear call to action for forward-looking leaders.