Degreed launched a new suite of AI-driven workforce development solutions at its LENS 2026 conference in Orlando. These tools aim to help organizations speed up AI adoption and boost leadership skills among their teams. The offerings help businesses turn bold plans into real results. They address the human challenges that come with rapid technological changes.
The announcement comes as companies worldwide increase their investments in artificial intelligence. Research from McKinsey & Company shows that 92% of organizations want to increase AI spending. However, only about 1% feel they are using the technology effectively. Degreed’s new solutions aim to bridge this gap by focusing on workforce readiness and skill development.
Central to the announcement are Degreed Solution Accelerators, ready-to-deploy programs that help organizations build critical capabilities at scale. The first two programs focus on Leadership Transformation and AI Fluency, providing structured frameworks that combine curated content, hands-on practice, and ongoing measurement to support employee development.
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The Leadership Transformation solution is designed to strengthen leadership capabilities through benchmarking, assessments, and guided learning experiences powered by Degreed Maestro, the company’s AI-driven learning assistant. Meanwhile, the AI Fluency program focuses on helping employees integrate AI into their daily work by teaching practical usage, validation of AI-generated outputs, and responsible adoption practices.
New features rolled out at the conference include Skills Check-In, a new feature that allows for accurate skill data collection by walking employees through a structured self-assessment process based on organizational skill sets. The platform now includes advanced analytics and AI-powered conversations to assist executives in grasping impediments that often hinder organizational transformations.
“Organizations today are under enormous pressure to do more with less, but business transformations aren’t just about efficiency and speed. Every company today has access to AI potential,” said David Blake, CEO at Degreed. “However, the only difference between leaders and laggards is whether they’ve mastered the human side of change. Degreed Maestro translates abstract AI ambition into the everyday human actions that rewire productivity and performance at scale.”
Degreed also announced infrastructure upgrades designed for large enterprises. New Tenant Workspaces allow organizations to manage teams, regions, and business units separately while maintaining centralized governance. The company improved its analytics platform for better reporting. It also added automation features. These features create personalized learning experiences based on verified employee skills.
The updates help organizations create adaptable, AI-ready workforces. These teams can keep up with fast tech changes and show clear performance improvements.
