Brian Crombie speaks to Dr. Wendy Cukier who is Professor in Entrepreneurship & Strategy (MA, MBA, PhD, DU (HC), LLD (HC), MSC). Dr. Wendy Cukier is one of Canada's leading experts in disruptive technologies, innovation processes and diversity. She has written more than 200 papers on technology, innovation and management and is coauthor of the bestseller “Innovation Nation: Canadian Leadership from Java to Jurassic Park.”
“Even in the best of times, uncertainty about skills needs and training opportunities is substantial and pervasive. It has long been a challenge to predict the skills Canadians will need to participate effectively in a changing economy and society. Now, as the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis have upended how we live, socialize, work and do business, our predictions and planning around skills are even more uncertain”.