Chief Learning Officer - CLO Media
Chief Learning Officer is a multimedia publication focused on the importance, benefits and advancements of a properly trained workforce.
In today's ever-evolving business landscape, it's crucial to stay up to date with the latest technology trends, particularly those that could have a significant impact on your organization's bottom line. Two such trends that have been taking the tech world by storm are Virtual Reality (VR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Understanding these technologies and their […]
You might have a clear vision of how and where to implement VR training in your organization, but there’s still a road block: making the business case. The decision to implement VR company-wide requires buy-in and budget. In this webinar, John Merrifield, Strivr’s Head of Brand & Business Development, breaks down how to get stakeholders […]
In today’s environment, L&D teams are often tasked with accomplishing more, with fewer resources. Nearly every organization needs to cut costs, yet training is still a necessity, for both mandatory topics, and retaining and investing in talent. Investing in off-the-shelf content can help L&D do more with less, but it can be hard to decide […]
Have you ever thought about applying for Chief Learning Officer’s prestigious LearningElite Awards program? Have you applied in the past, and now you're looking for advice to strengthen your 2023 application? The LearningElite program honors the best organizations for learning and development. For more than a decade, this robust, peer-reviewed ranking and benchmarking program has […]
Your organization is only as strong as its weakest manager. The manager is the driving force behind employees’ personal and professional development, the fearless leader of hybrid/remote teams and everything in between. But perhaps most importantly, managers have a huge impact on employee engagement, and ultimately can be the major factor in an employee’s decision […]
As our expectations of leaders have expanded, so, too, must the way we develop those leaders. How are top performing organizations meeting this challenge, and what can we learn from their example? That is the question a new Harvard Business Review Analytic Services report, sponsored by Torch, sets out to answer. It explores how leadership […]
Join our webinar on the 2023 Talent Trends where we explore the top 10 HR trends shaping talent acquisition and retention. Our research surveying 900 global HR leaders highlights a shift towards prioritizing value creation, business impact, and workforce agility. Career coaching and skilling are also critical, with a focus on closing skills gaps and […]
At Section, we've partnered with more than 150 companies to develop and retain high performers. We've found that successful L&D programs share one characteristic: FOCUS. When employees are presented with too many courses, they simply don't engage with them. Completion rates are low and impact to the business is zero. Instead, we recommend focusing on […]
The upheaval and challenges of the pandemic, the move to hybrid work and the push for big upskilling and internal mobility initiatives have finally given L&D leaders the seat at the table they’ve long been seeking. They are being tasked with larger, more complicated strategic challenges, and this requires them to develop their own personal […]
How can we attract, develop, engage, and retain our people? How does learning fit into the modern talent ecosystem? And, what are the learning touchpoints and pillars that really matter? Last year we brought together some of our most innovative L&D leaders to answer these questions. And together we developed a picture of the core […]
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 […]
Employees need to feel supported in every step of their mental health journey. It’s becoming more and more common to see mental health and wellness programs as part of an employee benefits package, but do they really work? Join us as Tracy Clemente, Sr. Benefits Manager at Chegg, Lauren A. Lee, PhD, VP, Clinical Product […]
Collaboration looks different for every organization, and it looks different overall than it did three years ago, as many more companies are implementing permanent hybrid work models. While the flexibility of hybrid work can be a great benefit, it complicates how we collaborate, communicate and contribute in the workplace. In 2020, Google coined the term […]
Julia Boorstin was 13 when her mother told her that, by the time she grew up, women could be just as powerful as men: “captains of industry, running the biggest companies.” Unfortunately, when it comes to gender equity, conditions have not changed as much as her mother had hoped. But female leaders all over the […]
Over the past several years, particularly in North America, there has been a more widespread awakening to the many inequities and inequalities present in all areas of society, including our workplaces. In 2020, many organizations pledged a stronger commitment to DEI efforts and establishing an inclusive workplace culture. But these aren’t simple endeavors, and there […]
Organizations spend more than $366 billion annually on leadership development worldwide. Yet 75% of companies say their leadership programs are not very effective, and only 11% report having a strong succession plan to fill critical leadership roles. To make matters worse, more than two-thirds of workers report that the worst part of their lives is […]
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 […]
As a result of volatile economic conditions, business leaders are forced to implement organizational transformations to remain competitive. When leaders drive these complex transformations from the top down without asking their employees for critical feedback, they are often unsuccessful. To move forward and lead change, senior leadership must engage their workforce in conversation and discuss […]
Nearly three years into a major shift to a virtual delivery model for learning programs, we’ve embraced virtual environments like Zoom and Teams. But both L&D leaders and learners have recognized the limitations of those platforms, particularly around creating a learning environment that not only feels like an in-person classroom, but also offers the flexibility […]
Initially, the pandemic forced many organizations and their teams into survival mode. As time passed, however, many organizations got more creative with their solutions, products and offerings. Looking forward, what is the learning leader's role in helping to unleash people's creativity, and how can we create psychologically safe spaces where people feel safe to experiment […]
Plan a stellar 2023. Deliver high-impact people development programs, align your budget to achieve your goals, and report actionable ROI. But how? Join us to learn how to leverage data to demonstrate the effectiveness of your programs. We will share real-world examples of how organizations can crack the ROI code for their people development programs. […]
For organizations the world over, the past years have required adaptation and flexibility. The Great Resignation and the concurrent turbulent talent market have created a hyper-competitive environment for employers trying to hire or retain talent. At the same time, signs of an economic downturn abound, and cautious leaders are starting to implement hiring freezes or […]
With 2022 coming to a close, two things have become apparent: the importance of workforce mental health continues to elevate, and the conversation around worker’s emotional well-being is here to stay. But are you truly in tune with the realities of what employees want and need? Have your organization’s mental health efforts held steady against […]
Incoming employees to any organization nowadays expect a strong onboarding program whereby they are equipped with the right balance of technical and human skills needed to perform the role with excellence. In this engaging session, Adam Morettin, group vice president of learning and development, and Kelly Bush, vice president of clinical education, share how U.S. […]
Despite increased focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and investment in training and development programs, many companies are struggling to develop inclusive leaders and to make progress against DEI metrics such as retention and promotion of employees from underrepresented groups. During this webinar, Torch will share insights from their recent research on the importance […]
Join us as we speak with Jennifer Young, Executive Vice President of Human Resources at TD Bank, about improving company culture and building the right skills for a leadership pipeline. During this conversation, we will cover: Implementing a strong culture through leadership skills development. Building resilient teams while navigating organizational changes. Retaining top talent in […]
When budgets are tight and headcount is down or constrained, where do companies go to impact customer success and business results? The learning and development team. However, they are in the same situation. The answer is to drive training through subject matter expert-led peer learning, where employees get involved to help increase productivity and efficiency. […]
Agile companies can react faster, adapt more rapidly to meet the evolving demands of the business landscape and leverage new ideas for a competitive edge, resulting in increased innovation. A recent Deloitte study found that companies with a continuous learning culture are more than 46 percent more likely to be first to market, 36 percent […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
