Articles by Mike Prokopeak
A season of firsts
After years of small steps and halting progress, all of us have begun a grand experiment in a new way of working.
Losing a step is inevitable; losing the game isn’t
Preparing leaders for change is necessary. So is assessing your team’s agility.
When it comes to their own development, CLOs are too often MIA
Failure to invest in your own development is a short-term gain with long-term pain.
Learning executives are the T-shaped people organizations need
CLOs are perfectly positioned to drive innovation and growth in the modern economy.
Uncertainty is the key to unlocking opportunity
If there’s one certainty, it’s that the future is uncertain. And though it can be terrifying, uncertainty presents a huge opportunity.
Listen: Researcher Sarah Kimmel on the future of the CLO role
Tech savvy, analytics capability and mastery of political influence top the list of skills needed to thrive, says Chief Learning Officer Magazine's head of research.
Let me tell you a story
Storytelling is the path to continued self improvement and high performance.
Listen: Booz Allen’s Lisa Doyle on leadership and learning
The head of learning at the consulting firm talks about the limits of command and control leadership and how she approaches new challenges.
Learner, know thyself
Lack of skills isn’t what holds people back. It’s what they don’t know about themselves.
Listen: Parexel’s Greg Friedman shares how learning benefits from an organizational development spin
The vice president of HR at the Boston-based clinical researcher talks organizational development, strategy, culture and rethinking performance management.
The little things matter when making big changes
When shared, little details and stories can have an outsized impact. In the big picture, it’s the small details that matter most.
Listen: Vulcan’s Tim Mulligan talks about how companies can teach employees to be happier, healthier and more resilient
The chief human resources officer at Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen’s venture firm makes the case for optimism amid volatility and uncertainty.
Listen: Discover Financial Services’ Jon Kaplan on tuition assistance programs and the importance of building trust among your learning team
The former head of learning at the Chicago-area financial services company says more context beats new rules when solving business problems.
Listen: Interface’s Reece Roberson explains why taking risks is part of professional growth
The head of learning and talent at the Atlanta-based manufacturer argues for disrupting the status quo in talent development and in your career.
Listen: Upwork’s Zoe Harte makes the case for freelancers as core part of talent development strategy
The head of HR for the Silicon Valley technology company says CLOs should craft targeted programs to onboard and develop freelance workers.