Q2’s wrapping up.
Your Q3 roadmap is staring back at you. And whether you’re focused on digital transformation, AI readiness, or plugging persistent skills gaps, one thing’s certain: your plans are only as strong as your people.
If you’re still trying to sprint through strategic goals with a team that’s undertrained or overwhelmed, it’s time to recalibrate.
This isn’t about throwing more tools or asynchronous learning at the problem. It’s about preparing your teams—strategically, sustainably, and ahead of schedule—for what Q3 demands.
Start with a Q3 reality check
Before you dive headfirst into execution mode, step back and assess the big picture:
- What tech initiatives are mission-critical for Q3?
- Are your teams actually equipped to deliver?
- Do you know where the skill gaps are—or are you guessing?
- Are you relying on asynchronous learning, with no ILT options, to get your teams up-to-speed, but seeing low adoption?
Hot tip: If you’re not sure where to begin, check out our business leader tarotscopes—a surprisingly insightful (and fun) starting point. Because sometimes the cards can see what org charts don’t.
Audit your internal talent pipeline
Q3 isn’t the time to start a six-month hiring spree. It’s the time to tap into the talent you already have. That means:
- Identifying high-potential employees ready for more responsibility
- Pinpointing roles that could benefit from internal mobility
- Making sure your people leaders have the skills to manage now (not 2019)
This is where smart employee skilling strategies shine. If you’ve got rising stars, give them a runway. If you’ve got gaps, close them with targeted upskilling—not wishful thinking.
Prioritize training that keeps up with tech
If your current training plan is a PDF from last year or a one-off lunch-and-learn, it’s not going to cut it. Q3 tech initiatives require skills that move as fast as the market—and that’s really, really fast.
That’s why we designed our AI Academy—to give teams the kind of AI fluency that actually drives business impact. Not surface-level buzzword bingo. Actual tools, use cases, and decision-making skills that can be applied to your business goals right away. Even better? All of our training is taught by real-world practitioners who have spent real time in the field.
And if you want an upskilling plan that actually fits the way people work? Combine on-demand content with real-time learning. Our guide on combining async and instructor-led training breaks down how blended formats get better results.
Align learning goals with business outcomes
Tech initiatives fall flat when learning and development happens in a silo. Your Q3 goals probably include things like improving operational efficiency, adopting new tools, or launching a new product. What’s your learning strategy doing to support that?
Make sure your training isn’t just one-size-fits-all and lends itself to different styles of learning. It needs to be targeted, aligned, and measured.
Need inspiration? Our Future Skills Boards are built around real-time industry insights. They help us deliver training that’s not just relevant—it’s revenue-aligned.
Checklist: preparing for Q3 tech initiatives
Let’s break it down. Here’s your Q3 readiness checklist:
✅ Clarify your business objectives
Whether it’s AI adoption, data infrastructure, or process automation—get crystal clear on what success looks like by September.
✅ Identify internal talent
Don’t wait for hiring cycles to catch up. Look inside your org for people ready to level up.
✅ Map the skill gaps
Use performance reviews, manager feedback, and team retros to figure out what’s missing.
✅ Match learning to outcomes
Training for training’s sake? Pass. Make sure every program ties to your Q3 metrics.
✅ Choose modern delivery formats
Async-only won’t cut it. Neither will lectures. Blend instructor-led learning with flexible formats your teams actually engage with.
✅ Track progress and adapt
Set KPIs for learning and review them often. If something’s not landing, pivot—don’t postpone.
Make Q3 the quarter your teams stop playing catch-up
Here’s the thing: your tech goals aren’t going to wait. And neither is the competition.
If you want your Q3 initiatives to hit, you need a workforce that’s not just along for the ride—they’re leading it.
That’s why GA partners with organizations to build future-ready teams with scalable, customizable training that aligns with real business goals. From AI fluency programs to leadership development and technical bootcamps, we help companies stay ahead—not play catch-up.
Because preparing for Q3 tech initiatives shouldn’t be a scramble. It should be a strategy.