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Chief Learning Officer is a multimedia publication focused on the importance, benefits and advancements of a properly trained workforce.
Microlearning is one of the least understood trends in workplace training today. Everyone wants to go micro and many of us have already done so. But going micro is more than just delivering bite-sized content. There are many different use cases and formats for microlearning, so everyone says they’re using microlearning, but they are all […]
When you hear change and transformation, do you still imagine turning the giant ship? In today’s world, you can’t afford to wait years for culture transformation to happen. Join Abbott and BTS as we share how one of the world’s largest healthcare organizations took a simple, scaled approach to upskilling and culture transformation -- and […]
Learning is a process that occurs over time, and the coronavirus pandemic has raised the profile of virtual learning. The key to harnessing the power of virtual learning is in its design. Virtual learning gives us the ability to space learning out, expanding the opportunities to leverage methods that enhance the learning process. Join us […]
Enterprise training has become a sophisticated locus of talent management innovation, driving business success. Among training teams in leading organizations, the accessibility, analysis, and utilization of a well-crafted data architecture fuels and informs this innovation, not only for the training function but for the success of the business as a whole. You’ve got the data, […]
With speed being the new currency of business, it is important now, more than ever, to operate like the most efficient team in the country — a NASCAR pit crew. However, increased speed is not all about process — it is about elevating people over process and inspiring human brilliance. So, how do we build […]
"Spirit of inquiry" is generally defined as a persistent sense of curiosity that informs both learning and practice. How can learning leaders cultivate a psychologically safe environment where learners feel comfortable being their authentic selves and questioning the status quo, ultimately driving organizational innovation and creativity?
What strategies, technologies, and trends will underpin the successful learning organization of the future? In November 2021 and March 2022, we brought together 25 CLO-level practitioners in learning, and 10 of our own learning experts, to answer this question. As a team, we created a recipe for success and built a model for the future. […]
Learning analytics has a reputation for being complex and challenging. But what if you ignore the technicalities and look at the stories that data can tell? In this talk, we look at five ways global enterprises used their learning analytics platform to improve, adapt and transform areas of their business in very different circumstances. In […]
Technology can be a great enabler of many things. But when it comes to human connections in virtual work environments, it’s the “human” in the equation that matters most. With a world of work that continues to be largely remote, organizational leaders are more pressed than ever to help their people establish these all-important connections […]
Remote experiential learning — sounds kind of like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? The concept of learning by doing naturally invokes thoughts of a hands-on, collaborative experience, especially in certain industries. But if the past two years have taught us anything, it’s that where there’s a will, there’s a way. Pivoting to deliver successful, engaging, impactful […]
The single most common question about Virtual Reality training is how to justify the investment. If you champion a VR initiative, you want it to go perfectly. But how do you figure out the perfect place to start? How do you capture the perfect metrics to show ROI? At Strivr, we follow a proven methodology […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has blurred the line of work/life balance, and consequently, employees' mental health and well-being have never been more widely discussed. Now more than ever, talent leaders must foster empathy, inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace to recruit and retain top talent.
We’re currently experiencing a major change in gamification, play, and learning games that’s driving learning and behavior change. And as the gamified digital learning experience becomes consumer-grade the learning is moving from within organizations to their customers and consumers. Join us to get an insider’s update on why ‘gamification’ has made a step change in […]
Many organizations and HR leaders are searching for ways to focus on how talent, particularly leadership talent and diverse talent, can thrive in their organizations. A driver for advancing other strategic priorities and a strong focus on leaders and leadership development will help build the knowledge, skills and mindset leaders need to lead effectively in […]
Join this masterclass webinar with L&D expert, Chairman of the Learning and Performance Institute Donald H. Taylor, for a deep dive into the results of this year’s Global Sentiment Survey. The 2022 L&D Global Sentiment Survey asked the global HR and L&D community – “What will be hot in workplace learning in 2022?”
Diversity, equity and inclusion has been on organizations' radar for some time, but in the wake of months of civil unrest and simmering racial tensions in 2020 and 2021, it's become a bigger priority than ever before. And now, addressing the big B — belonging — within organizations is something that employees demand and strong […]
As the pace of business disruption increases, the talent landscape continues to change. Not only are organizations struggling to retain valuable employees during the great resignation, but they are also facing a growing skills gap that threatens their ability to remain competitive in a world where the skills of today aren’t the same as those […]
What truly motivates today’s employees? According to LinkedIn Learning’s 2021 Workplace Learning Report, when it comes to Gen Z and younger workers in particular, it’s all about career growth. And that requires placing an emphasis on upskilling and reskilling people for the jobs they have now and the ones they will want in the future. […]
Feedback can be an ominous subject. Some shy away while others eagerly seek it out. Some take the feedback and run with it and others put it in the proverbial desk drawer to be forgotten with all of those extra paper clips and sticky notes. In this webinar, internationally respected coaching psychologist, writer, researcher, and […]
Metrics and data are paramount in helping organizations gain a deeper understanding of the impact of their L&D programs. As businesses are placing increased emphasis on upskilling and reskilling their workforce for the future of work, what should they be measuring to ensure their initiatives are having the desired impact on skill gaps?
What does a successful blended learning approach look like in 2022? Or in 2025 or 2030, for that matter? According to 2022 data from Pew Research Center, more workers today say they are working from home by choice rather than necessity. Among those who have a workplace outside their home, 61 percent say they are […]
The ideas of resiliency, agility, and adaptability are more important than ever. In this session we’ll unpack how to leverage learning technology & data to find opportunity in times of high-change. Through scalable, resilient approaches to L&D operations, paired with a focus on data, training programs can thrive while leading the business. In this webinar, […]
When it comes to workforce and employee development, we are in a very different place than we were two years ago. Dramatic shifts in required skills, coupled with a more employee-led approach to workforce management, requires organizations to provide robust reskilling efforts and initiatives for their people. Not only do these efforts demonstrate care and […]
In the midst of The Great Resignation and widening skill gaps, the war for talent in 2022 is real. As companies struggle to recruit job-ready employees with the required technical skills, they are being forced to rethink and streamline their hiring initiatives to ensure they get ahead in the race for top talent. But how […]
If you are like most leaders, you want to attract and retain the best and most diverse talent. While there are many evidence-based strategies designed to increase diversity in recruitment and hiring, we often see companies struggle to find a solution to retain their underrepresented employees. Research suggests that employees of all kinds are increasingly […]
In the rush to be an agile company that adopts new digital learning technologies, creates hundreds of new courses, and disseminates them rapidly; we sometimes forget that training needs to be first and foremost about helping employees solve their day-to-day problems, and then everything else. As a L&D and HR pro, it is your responsibility […]
The past few years accelerated our relationship with technology and remote work. Join us for this discussion on the latest innovations in the tech space as it relates to talent and HR, and how organizations are utilizing technology to keep their people engaged, productive and happy.
Today's workplace is evolving faster than ever, presenting a host of new challenges for learning organizations. Learning leaders must meet these challenges by transforming their L&D teams’ practices so they can have greater impact on organizational success. But how? In this session you will discover how the workplace is changing and how learning leaders need […]
Have you ever taught a class where the attendees had different learning styles? Of course you have. How did you overcome this? For many learning and development professionals, designing training to a learning style provides opportunities for certain types of adult learners to engage with the content. But what if we didn't necessarily worry about […]
Imagine doing more with your learning budget and achieving your goals faster. For example, if you’re hiring large groups of new employees at scale, an enterprise Virtual Reality platform can help you onboard them faster and with greater proficiency. Leading Fortune 1000 companies like Walmart, Sprouts, and others already use a VR platform to onboard […]
Forget forced socialization. According to a 2022 #VyondTheSurface survey of 1,000 full-time employees at large companies across the U.S., common team-building activities, such as game nights and virtual town halls, are not the activities that drive employees to feel most connected at work. Instead, respondents indicated they place the most value on participating in staff […]
Everyone wants to use microlearning and many of us are already doing so. But going micro is more than just delivering bite-sized content. It’s about focusing on the learner and their needs. There are many different use cases and formats for microlearning and they meet learner needs in different ways. This creates a tremendous challenge […]
In the face of rapid technological disruption and automation, developing soft skills among the workforce has never been more important. Fueled by the pandemic, organizations are emphasizing the importance of empathy, communication skills, adaptability, active listening and other distinctly "human" skills. How are learning leaders addressing this need and what are the barriers in doing […]
Do you know about the 95/5 rule for focusing on the 5% opportunities when communicating with senior management that makes the difference? This session will provide insights into the mindset needed to connect, stand out, and be more visible to senior management. Knowing this will increase your probability of being ready for the next level […]
Change has become a near certainty within the last several years, yet responding to change is still challenging. From moving businesses and employees to a virtual environment to shifting societal demands and expectations, change remains a constant in our lives. This webinar focuses on how to lead and thrive through the inevitable twists and turns that […]
Recession brings increased gas prices, higher costs at the grocery store and our employees’ paychecks not going as far as they used to. It also means that many businesses are faced with lower than predicted revenues, leading to cutbacks or layoffs. In the midst of this, retaining your key performers is critical to providing business […]
Imagine a world where recession, retention, and employee burnout were a thing of the past. A world where only coaching is contagious—creating a positive ripple effect within organizations while maximizing the impact and reach of coaching programs and coaching cultures. While we can’t rewrite the past, we can take actionable steps to protect our human […]
COVID-19 disrupted in-person operations and forced companies to trim costs, but, according to a 2021 survey conducted by Financial Times, it has also reinforced many employers’ commitment to providing development opportunities for a broader range of their middle and senior managers. More than 25 percent of surveyed CLOs said they intend to increase their budgets […]
University Health Network, like all health care organizations across the country, has been challenged with a shortage of health human resources. Then the pandemic hit, the gap between supply and demand grew and the urgency to close the gap was greater than ever before. In this engaging session, Gloria Pakravan, senior director of talent and […]
Learn how Verizon’s Talent GPS helps employees explore and own their personal career journeys by using career exploration tools designed for self-reflection, setting career objectives and taking action to achieve their career goals. Employees SkillUp using curated skill-based learning plans designed to build the most critical skills needed at Verizon. In this session led by […]
As we move forward into the future of work, we are presented with demand for a wide variety of skills, including disruptive technical skills, specialized industry skills, core business skills and soft skills. And with the half-life of skills currently estimated to be only four to five years (and a mere two and a half […]
Successful learning teams know the secret to getting the best results - focus on the learner’s experience. So, whether you're training one or multiple audiences, it's crucial to ensure you're supporting how your learners like to learn. Join Aisling MacNamara, Learning & Development Manager at LearnUpon on Thursday 3rd November where she’ll share why and […]
Today's workplace is anything but normal, which means that learning strategies and programs that worked in the past few years just won't cut it anymore. Additionally, hybrid work environments can leave employees feeling burnt out and disconnected from their coworkers and organization, and this can have a negative impact on culture. It is clear that […]
With today’s competitive labor market, technologists are more comfortable than ever with changing employers. Your organization's approach to managing this talent can have transformative results. Get proactive about building the skills you need to stay competitive—before skills gaps put you behind. Join Evanna Kearins, SVP of Marketing at Pluralsight, and Christine Crouch, Director of Future […]
The rise of enterprise application software in the near and long term demonstrates that the trend toward digital transformation is not a one or two year trend, rather it is systemic and long-term. Remote work brought in some much-needed changes to the learning experience. Mandatory week-long training sessions were replaced with more tailored experiences that […]
Skills and skill management are among the hottest topics in talent management right now. Do you know what ELSE is important to make skill management provide a positive impact on talent processes? Join us to find out how to: Know what skills are important and when to broadcast them. Build a culture of continuous development […]
Many lessons have emerged or been underscored during the past couple years, but one of the biggest is that change is the only constant - and rather than fear it, we must embrace it in order to thrive. But how can organizations prepare for an uncertain future and ensure their people are positioned for success, […]
In recent years, organizations have invested heavily in building coaching cultures. One of the most robust recent global studies cites nearly $3 billion dollars spent annually for organizational coaching initiatives, such as coach-skills training for managers. To maximize the impact of coaching practices and cultures, some innovative and dynamic organizations are starting to add a […]
What is the current state of learning analytics? Is measurement that drives data-driven decisions a pipedream or a reality? In 2021 Watershed, LEO Learning, and CLO surveyed 1000+ L&D leaders and professionals to gain valuable insights into current capabilities and the desired future state of learning analytics within global organizations. Our findings set out the […]
Change can be scary. But do you know what’s scarier? Not recognizing why, when and how people respond to change. Even scarier is its potential impact on a healthy work environment. In this session, we will uncover the dynamics behind why people react the way they do to change and evaluate the spectrum of emotions […]