Technology is no longer a support function; it’s the backbone of how organisations grow, adapt and compete.
For today’s leaders, having strong digital skills is just as important as financial acumen or strategic vision.
At L&G (Legal & General), we view digital capability as a key driver of resilience and innovation, and we’re committed to helping our professionals at every level develop the expertise they need to guide teams, make informed decisions, and shape the workplace of tomorrow.
What are digital skills in a leadership context?
When we talk about digital skills, it goes far beyond knowing how to use everyday tools. For leaders and experienced professionals, digital capability means understanding how data, technology and innovation come together to drive performance and shape business outcomes.
It’s about being fluent in the language of digital transformation, using analytics to inform strategic decisions, recognising the risks and opportunities of cybersecurity, and guiding teams to collaborate effectively in an increasingly virtual world.
We see digital skills not as a technical add-on, but as a core part of leadership. The ability to harness technology, inspire confidence in teams, and adapt to new ways of working is what sets future-ready leaders apart.
Key digital skills for future leaders
At L&G, we’ve identified a set of digital skills that are essential for leadership in the years ahead. These are the areas we actively help our professionals to develop:
- Data literacy – the ability to understand, interpret, and use data to make informed decisions. For leaders, this means spotting trends, measuring impact, and translating insights into strategy.
- Digital collaboration – guiding teams to work effectively across digital platforms, breaking down silos, and fostering a culture of openness and innovation in hybrid and global workplaces.
- Cyber awareness – understanding the risks of cyber threats and embedding secure practices, so leaders can protect both their teams and the wider business.
- Agility with emerging technologies – staying ahead of developments in AI, automation, and predictive analytics, and knowing how to integrate these into workflows to boost efficiency and innovation.
- Change leadership – using digital tools to support transformation, manage uncertainty, and inspire teams to embrace new ways of working.
These skills are key because they connect strategy with action. They ensure leaders can navigate complexity, maintain trust, and unlock long-term business resilience.
Why are digital skills important for business resilience?
Digital skills are no longer optional; they’re essential to how organisations respond to change, unlock growth, and build long-term resilience.
For senior professionals, they connect strategy with execution, enabling informed, data-led decisions, anticipating disruption, and unlocking innovation.
They also equip leaders to guide teams through change with confidence. By embedding new technologies and fostering a culture of learning, digital skills create agility and adaptability.
We believe digitally confident leaders are key to driving sustainable success in the workplace of tomorrow.
How L&G empowers professionals with digital skills
At L&G, we’re investing in people as much as we invest in technology.
Our approach blends formal training, mentoring, and access to the latest digital tools, giving professionals the confidence to lead in a fast-changing environment.
Through leadership development programmes, digital upskilling initiatives, and opportunities to learn across functions, we’re helping senior professionals strengthen their digital fluency and apply it directly to business challenges.
Just as importantly, we make sure these opportunities are accessible to everyone, so every leader can grow their digital capability and shape the future with us.
Preparing leadership for tomorrow’s workplace
The workplace of tomorrow will be defined by rapid technological change, new ways of working, and rising customer expectations. For senior professionals, this means leading with agility, making data-driven decisions, and ensuring teams are equipped to thrive in an increasingly digital world.
At L&G, we believe digital skills are central to this future. By building digital confidence across our workforce, we’re not only helping leaders adapt to change, we’re enabling them to shape it.
For those ready to be part of this journey, L&G offers the opportunity to grow, adapt and make a real difference in shaping the future.
Explore technology and leadership job opportunities with L&G today.
