Chief Learning Officer - CLO Media
Chief Learning Officer is a multimedia publication focused on the importance, benefits and advancements of a properly trained workforce.
As we close another year and stand poised to dive into 2025, join Chief Learning Officer and our panel of learning and development leaders as we explore the biggest lessons learned in 2024 — and discuss what will be our greatest priorities and challenges in the coming year and beyond.
As we approach year’s end, join us for this deep dive into 2024’s most relevant lessons and takeaways for the future. This collaborative discussion among talent leaders will reflect on what they’ve learned, how they are striving for excellence in talent management in the current business landscape and, most important, what’s on the horizon for […]
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations dialed back their leadership development efforts. Now, the need for effective leaders is greater than ever, and the skills and tools that those leaders require has evolved. Join CLO for this in-depth discussion about how learning leaders are prioritizing the development of strong, agile managers and […]
Today’s remote workforces have emphasized and accelerated the need for and use of objective metrics in assessing and managing employee performance. But, according to BetterWork Media Group’s “2023 Future Role of the CLO” report, while measurement and analytics was among the top competencies CLOs needed in 2023, the No. 2 competency they felt least prepared […]
How can AI-driven tools and strategies support and advance DEI? And how can we leverage them for more inclusive talent acquisition, development and retention? Join this esteemed group of talent professionals as they explore the opportunities that AI presents to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in today’s organizations, as well as how they are mitigating […]
Giving your employees the power to drive their own development can empower your workforce, improve engagement, and drive innovation. But how do you go from offering traditional training to an employee-driven development program? It starts with an understanding of how people learn and then finding ways you can apply these principles to enhance your training […]
You know the potential business impact of learning, and we do too—but your leaders may not see how critical it really is. We see this for one of two reasons: L&D isn’t living up to its business impact potential (likely because it’s focused on tactical or transactional goals). L&D is enabling business success, but the […]
Skills have been a key focus area for some time. According to Deloitte research, organizations are increasingly placing skills, rather than jobs, at the center of the way work gets done, and “by basing people decisions on skills more than jobs, organizations can have a scalable, manageable, more equitable way of operating.” Join this exploration […]
The workforce landscape is evolving, with some organizations exploring a focus on skills and adaptability alongside traditional job titles — a shift that could benefit employers, who can build adaptable teams, and employees, who can develop well-rounded skillsets. According to the University of Phoenix Career Optimism Index, a survey of U.S. workers and employers published […]
Join this webinar as we explore how L&D professionals can navigate employee resistance and foster resilience to drive digital transformation success. Discover practical strategies and insights to empower your organization's journey towards embracing change in the technology landscape and achieving lasting growth. Let's talk about how ‘workflow learning’ can help bridge the digital skills gap […]
Learning and development (L&D) plays a crucial role in equipping employees with the skills they need to succeed. However, many organizations struggle to demonstrate the true impact of their L&D programs on business goals. In this interactive webinar, we’ll explore strategies for aligning L&D programs with your organization's strategic priorities. You'll discover: - How to […]
Managers play essential roles in your organization–facilitating nearly every critical deliverable and business process. But most of the trainings, development programs, and support systems aimed at managers aren’t seen as valuable by both managers and execs. To avoid the quicksand of doing things ‘the way they have always been done,’ and explore ways to get […]
Every organization is faced with disruptions that require them to continuously evolve. How do successful learning and development organizations ensure they are aligned with the evolving business strategy, while meeting the emerging needs of the learners? This session will explore five dimensions of a modern learning organization and how they align and connect to drive […]
Learn firsthand from TD Bank about the compelling advantages of extended reality (XR) — an encompassing term that includes augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality and beyond — in driving learner engagement, comprehension and retention. We’ll discuss the strategic alignment needed to scale training innovation with the most impactful customer-centric skills. As a forward-focused organization, […]
Organizations and teams continue to strive for greater agility, enabling them to act quickly and pivot in unexpected scenarios. In our current business and economic landscape, agile employees and, by extension, agile companies are key to long-term success and growth. Offering dynamic career pathways and internal mobility options is key to fostering employee growth and […]
Join Samera Edwards, Program Manager, Equity, Inclusion & Diversity at Waymo, and Torch’s Lead Behavioral Scientist for a conversation about strategic coaching to develop leaders. The conversation will explore how to: - Think about group coaching and 1:1 coaching in comparison to other leadership development programs. - Identify and set your goals. - Selecting participants […]
In a rapidly evolving professional landscape, this webinar will focus on the importance of staying ahead by developing key skills - both personally and professionally. Paul Eschen, CMO at BizLibrary, will share key takeaways from a recent "Trends in Training" survey of hundreds of HR and L&D professionals on the top skills that organizations are […]
Torch is a coaching platform that helps organizations develop stronger leaders at scale. We connect leaders with coaches who help them develop the skills they need to make their teams and their organization more successful. Leading brands use Torch to develop their people, create stronger leaders and managers, and drive business performance. Join us to […]
You want to get new staff on the floor as quickly as possible, but you need them trained and ready to perform. Taking shortcuts around onboarding is tempting—but instead of reducing labor spend, it can increase costs related to turnover, safety and inefficiency. The alternative: onboard new associates faster and more effectively. In this session, […]
In a rapidly evolving professional landscape, this webinar will focus on the importance of staying ahead by developing key skills - both personally and professionally. Paul Eschen, CMO at BizLibrary, will share key takeaways from a recent "Trends in Training" survey of hundreds of HR and L&D professionals on the top skills that organizations are […]
In today’s dynamic business landscape, talent leaders are positioned to hold a pivotal role as change agents. This Breakfast Club event will explore the strategies, skills and best practices that empower talent leaders to drive organizational transformation and foster a culture of innovation. Join Talent Management’s panel of expert speakers as they share their experiences […]
Organizations are facing enormous pressure in an increasingly uncertain and disruptive business climate. To remain competitive, companies need to identify and respond to these challenges through a combination of people, technology, skills, and performance behavior. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already playing a defining role in learning, and organizations need to factor this into their learning […]
The workforce landscape is evolving, with some organizations exploring a focus on skills and adaptability alongside traditional job titles — a shift that could benefit employers, who can build adaptable teams, and employees, who can develop well-rounded skillsets. According to the University of Phoenix Career Optimism Index, a survey of U.S. workers and employers published […]
Join this webinar as we explore how L&D professionals can navigate employee resistance and foster resilience to drive digital transformation success. Discover practical strategies and insights to empower your organization's journey towards embracing change in the technology landscape and achieving lasting growth. Let's talk about how ‘workflow learning’ can help bridge the digital skills gap […]
Unlock the potential of your employees with technology upskilling at a new level. In this webinar, Faye Ellis, Principal Training Architect, will present the core findings of the Pluralsight Tech Forecast 2024, including what your teams need to focus on in the tech world. Some of the topics within this presentation include: - The top […]
Conversations around AI are only getting louder, and the L&D space is certainly no exception. Amid all the noise, intentionality is more important than ever. Join this in-depth exploration of how learning leaders are leveraging AI to enable and support employee development by first and foremost identifying the problem: What are we looking to solve?
Successfully de-escalating a heated situation or showing genuine empathy for a customer can be the pinnacle of building long-term trust and loyalty for your business. The challenge lies in teaching employees how to do it. Companies like TD Bank have partnered with Strivr to tackle the challenge head on by bringing XR-based training to its […]
Learning and development budget forecasts are holding strong, according to industry research. And the most recent “Chief Learning Officer State of L&D Analysis Report” indicates that near-term increased spending is generally expected behind content development, learning strategy and learning technology. With three months now behind us in 2024, where are chief learning officers prioritizing L&D […]
Torch is a coaching platform that helps organizations develop stronger leaders at scale. We connect leaders with coaches who help them develop the skills they need to make their teams and their organization more successful. Leading brands use Torch to develop their people, create stronger leaders and managers, and drive business performance. Join us to […]
Managers play essential roles in your organization–facilitating nearly every critical deliverable and business process. But most of the trainings, development programs, and support systems aimed at managers aren’t seen as valuable by both managers and execs. To avoid the quicksand of doing things ‘the way they have always been done,’ and explore ways to get […]
Organizations of every size and across all industries are facing some sort of challenge relating to their talent. The most common challenge? The talent gap. According to data from PwC, the talent shortage and skills gap in the U.S. is expected to be worth a loss of $8.5 trillion by 2030. A seemingly perfect solution […]
Is your L&D function struggling to prove its worth in a tight budget environment? A recent Brandon Hall Group study found that only 46% of companies say their learning strategy aligns with business objectives, leaving a massive gap between investment and impact. In this webinar, we'll explore the hurdles facing L&D teams as they strive […]
Conversations around AI are only getting louder, and the L&D space is certainly no exception. Amid all the noise, intentionality is more important than ever. Join this in-depth exploration of how learning leaders are leveraging AI to enable and support employee development by first and foremost identifying the problem: What are we looking to solve?
Every organization is faced with disruptions that require them to continuously evolve. How do successful learning and development organizations ensure they are aligned with the evolving business strategy, while meeting the emerging needs of the learners? This session will explore five dimensions of a modern learning organization and how they align and connect to drive […]
Are you ready to hear the top workplace skills of 2024? Organizations are adopting a skills-based approach to keep up with the rapid pace of change brought about by generative AI. Companies and their leaders must prepare employees now to acquire the necessary skills to remain competitive in the market. Leaders must also develop skills […]
Join this webinar as we explore how L&D professionals can navigate employee resistance and foster resilience to drive digital transformation success. Discover practical strategies and insights to empower your organization's journey towards embracing change in the technology landscape and achieving lasting growth. Let's talk about how ‘workflow learning’ can help bridge the digital skills gap […]
Talent management is on a transformative journey to align with the demands of the 21st century workplace. Identifying, acquiring, developing and retaining talent based on skills assessments and real-world competencies, as opposed to focusing solely on traditional job titles and qualifications, is a crucial element of this contemporary paradigm shift. Join Talent Management for this […]
The world is changing rapidly and people leaders have had to keep up with global crises, changing economic conditions, and shifting organizational priorities. While no one can predict the future, there are key trends that leaders can track and anticipate. Join Torch’s Principal Behavioral Scientist, Mandy Varley and Sr. Director of Marketing, Ellen Gomes for […]
Investing in the growth and development of your leaders can have a major impact on your organization’s success and wellbeing. From empowering and nurturing current leaders to cultivating a strong bench of emerging leaders, BizLibrary’s 2024 Trends in Training and Development Survey shows leadership development to be a top challenge that many organizations are facing. […]
Torch’s upcoming Leadership (Re)Development webinar hosted by Jim Bell, Chief Marketing Officer, will explore the psychology behind performance and discuss how organizations can redefine leader development to be more effective and impactful. Jim will be joined by Magellan Federal’s Sr. Director of Human Performance, Jon Metzler, and Manager of Performance Coaching, Meg Helf, as they […]
This webinar replay takes a tour through two award-winning learning programs. Macy’s and Lincoln Financial Group were recognized with industry gold awards for their innovative use of simulation-based learning to change workforce behavior at scale. Our expert panel featuring these two award winners provides practical ideas on how to: ● Give employees the practice they […]
ISO is set to release its first comprehensive standard on learning and development metrics. The standard includes 19 metrics for small- and medium-sized organizations and 52 metrics for large organizations, as well as definitions for all metrics and examples of their use. The recommendations are organized by five types of users and by three types […]
In today’s remote and hybrid workplaces, measuring the effectiveness of your learning strategy and solutions has never been more important. Today’s landscape requires measurement efforts that allow analysis of peak performance, effective delivery modes and what programs are having the biggest impact. Join CLO for this deep dive into how learning measurement strategy can provide […]
Career growth continues to be a top driver of employee engagement and retention, and organizations without a strong employee growth strategy and practice will fall behind. The content of this session will apply to each attendee’s three personas ― as an employee driving their own personal growth and development; as a leader partnering with their […]
Although learning continues to evolve, it remains pivotal to any organization. Establishing a culture of continuous learning not only shapes the present, but builds the future. With so many modes and modalities of learning, how do we identify the impact of learning within an organization and collect data to make informed decisions that drive success? […]
In today's competitive landscape, talent management goes beyond traditional training. It's about leveraging data-driven insights to drive organizational success. Dive into the world of training intelligence, where sophisticated data architectures not only enhance talent development but also propel businesses forward. In this enlightening replay with live Q&A with John Peebles, CEO of Administrate, you'll discover: […]
Many organizations’ diversity and inclusion initiatives fall short because they lack a comprehensive strategy. The one-off training sessions may be beneficial in creating high-level understanding, but like any other skill, continuous practice and reiteration is required to build that muscle. At an organizational level, developing a sustainability plan allows one to think holistically and practically […]
Amidst tight budgets and increasingly savvy stakeholders, HR leaders today can’t afford to invest in solutions that don’t scale or provide lasting change. They need to prove their programs have a return on investment at every level–individual, team, and organization.Enter new research from the behavioral science team at Torch on how coaching does just that. […]
Why are we all so busy but feel like nothing gets done? Unproductive meetings, endless emails, and reports-for-the-sake-of-reporting aren’t the definition of meaningful work—they’re the result of complexity. Complexity is killing companies’ ability to innovate and adapt, and simplicity is fast becoming the competitive advantage of our time. With the rise of remote and hybrid […]
Heightened levels of uncertainty, change and stress over the past few years have created the need for a new kind of leader — one who can lead with empathy while maintaining accountability. Finding a balance between empathy and accountability is critical for creating a work environment where employees can flourish. This involves setting clear boundaries […]
