TIDES Ep 43: Build Adversity Intelligence, Not Just Skills

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TIDES by Yenza3 is a video podcast series that explores the challenges, opportunities, and most importantly, the stories and insights of the people leading the transformation of business and organizations through the new age of AI. Founded in 2018, Yenza3 is a leading people-centric technology and strategy consultancy. Yenza3’s tailored suite of services is designed through research and experience to help any organization accelerate transformation. We help global organizations of all sizes navigate the evolving complexities of business by focusing on capability development and human-centric

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TIDES Ep 43: Build Adversity Intelligence, Not Just Skills | ft. Ali Uren

TIDES by Yenza3

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1 month ago

TIDES Ep 43: Build Adversity Intelligence, Not Just Skills | ft. Ali Uren

What if the real competitive advantage isn’t skills — but adversity intelligence?In this episode of TIDES, Shveta Malhan sits down with Ali Uren, founder of Kiikstart and creator of The Circular Workplace, to challenge the status quo of L&D, HR, and the myth of futureproofing.🔥 Why futureproofing is a lie🔁 What “Return on Skills” (ROS) really means💥 Why L&D doesn’t belong in HR🧠 How to build durable teams that can adapt and deliverIf you’re in HR, L&D, or org design — this episode is a must-watch.About our guest:Ali Uren is the founder of Kiikstart and the creator of The Circular Workplace, a bold, future-ready approach to learning and capability development. With over 200 brand partnerships across industries, Ali helps organizations stop talent leaks, build adversity intelligence, and turn learning into a commercial growth driver — not a cost center. Known for challenging the status quo, she works at the intersection of people, strategy, and performance.👤 Guest: Ali Uren🔗 Connect with Ali: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliuren/🌐 Learn more about Kiickstart: ww.kiikstart.com🌐 https://www.kiikstart.com/what-is-ros-and-how-is-it-measured/🌐 https://www.kiikstart.com/durable-learning-demonstrable-business-impact/💡 About TIDES:TIDES brings together voices from across industries to explore how technology—especially AI—is reshaping work, skills, and the human experience.👥 TIDES on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/tides-by-yenza3/ 💡 About YENZA3:Yenza3 helps HR and business leaders adapt, adopt & thrive in the age of AI.👥 Connect with Shveta Malhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shvetamalhan/🌐 Learn more about Yenza3: https://yenza3.com @TIDESByYenza3 00:00 – Intro: Why Adversity Intelligence is more than Skills01:35 – The Myth of Futureproofing05:24 – What’s Wrong with Traditional L&D10:00 – What is a Circular Workplace?14:00 – Capturing Wisdom & IP Inside Teams18:32 – Redesigning Learning in the Flow of Work22:32 – Real-World Results from 200+ Organizations25:13 – Adversity Intelligence Explained30:06 – Return on Skills vs ROI37:59 – How to Measure ROS39:41 – The Uncomfortable Truth HR Needs to Admit44:00 – Why Quick Wins Hold Us Back45:07 – Becoming Co-Creators of Business Impact46:56 – Final Thoughts + Wrap#AdversityIntelligence #FutureOfWork #PeopleDevelopment #ReturnOnSkills #TIDESPodcast #HRTransformation