---
id: blended-approach-to-reskilling-build-buy-or-borrow
title: "Blended Approach to Reskilling: Build, Buy, or Borrow"
category: guide
subtopic: build-buy-borrow
page_type: guide
source_url: "https://neosbyargonandco.com/reskill-dont-replace-how-to-prepare-your-supply-chain-team-for-the-ai-era"
tags: ["talent strategy", "reskilling approach", "internal development", "external expertise"]
questions:
  - "How do I find the right mix of internal and external talent for reskilling?"
  - "Should I hire external consultants for AI transformation?"
  - "What's the best way to build reskilling capability?"
related: [reskill-ai-era, change-leadership]
---

Reskilling doesn't mean reinventing your organization. A blended approach keeps momentum high while keeping your team at the center of transformation:

**Build**: Develop internal capability through short-form learning, peer mentoring, and project-based training tied to real business challenges. This keeps knowledge in-house.

**Buy**: Hire selectively for advanced technical or transformation leadership skills where you have gaps. Focus on roles that directly accelerate capability.

**Borrow**: Engage consultants and interim specialists to accelerate capability while transferring knowledge to your internal team. This provides expert guidance without permanent overhead.

This mix ensures your experienced planners and operations team stay central to your AI journey, building ownership and trust. Start small with continuous learning today-change-readiness equals adoption-readiness.

Reach out to neos by Argon & Co to develop a blended reskilling strategy that works for your supply chain's unique needs.