Why Skills Still Feel Theoretical And How CCEP Is Making It Real | Nico Orie
In this episode of The TechWolf Podcast, Nico Orie, VP of People and Culture at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), shares why technology investments often fail without equal focus on people.
He dives into CCEP's skill-based transformation, the critical gap in how we value human capital, and why organizations must balance AI with a human-first approach.
From dynamic work design to driving adoption on the shop floor, this conversation offers grounded lessons for HR and business leaders alike.
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