Chief Learning Officer - CLO Media
Chief Learning Officer is a multimedia publication focused on the importance, benefits and advancements of a properly trained workforce.
There’s compelling evidence that, despite pressure to measure the impact of their work, many L&D professionals have yet to incorporate ROI metrics into their programs. We wanted to understand why. This survey, conducted by Bellevue University’s Human Capital Lab and BetterWork Media Group, received more than 400 responses from professionals across industries. We identified four […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has expanded and pushed the boundaries of how quickly organizations — and their employees — can adopt massive changes. For most health care organizations, this has involved furloughs, newly remote teams, rapid training on new safety protocols and equipment, and revamped patient and visitor experiences. In this session, we’ll explore how one […]
Rapidly changing conditions and disruption have driven many organizations to rethink their approach to learning. Over the past year, Steelcase has pivoted to meet the points of need by fundamentally shifting to an experimental design approach. With fewer internal resources, a new model for learning was implemented that increased accessibility and efficiencies and allowed for […]
Why flexible, accessible, transferable and relevant continued learning and skill development are crucial to meeting the constantly and quickly evolving skills demanded by employers. The “must have” skills for business success and workforce employability are constantly – and quickly – evolving. As organizations lean into people development as their next great competitive advantage, it’s more […]
COVID disrupted the learning industry to a great extent — and not just a single function. It represented a 360-degree turnaround for organizations and institutions, learning leaders and their teams, learners of all ages, freelance trainers, external coaches, technology platforms, service providers and many more such enablers. The good news is that the experience challenged […]
Some people are ever-evolving, constantly rejecting the status quo, while others reinforce and guard their current reality, failing to embrace change. Most people are somewhere in between. We commit to having an open mind, adapting our behaviors and progressing forward, but,ultimately, we often revert to our previous ways. Many influencing factors impact growth and performance; […]
Content is a competitive advantage when managed and leveraged effectively – but that’s not an easy thing to do. Modern organizations invest tremendous resources into crafting core messaging, from customer training resources to product information to your unique vision and values. But too often, that content isn’t leveraged to its fullest potential. In this webinar, Xyleme Chief […]
How do you build trust and a desire for learning in a 120-year-old company that has never had an L&OD department? You step back and make it simple. With more than 47 locations — many in rural communities — bringing folks to headquarters doesn’t always work. Plus, employees in the same function may not know […]
Coaching is a powerful development tool that can act as a catalyst for success at all levels of an organization. When you see a highly productive, innovative, and agile organization, it is likely driven by a coaching culture. This webinar is designed to equip participants with the practices and competencies needed to build a coaching […]
Organizations continue to invest time and funds into enabling their workforce about what they need to know rather than focusing on performance and what they need to do. Now is the time to re-envision learning and target performance to achieve business impact. Conduent will share our experiences using the right learning strategy, methodology, and technology […]
As you well know, there’s a major renaissance happening in Human Resources. Five years ago, if you asked an HR leader how well their programs were working, they’d show you a list of testimonials from participants talking about the value of the program, what they learned, or how much they enjoyed it. But in today’s […]
In order to shape and develop a more skilled workforce, the future will require more partnership and collaboration between higher education, executive education and corporate L&D. But this is no easy task, as the philosophies, methodologies and technologies for teaching and training between these differ. This conversation will focus on the importance of establishing partnerships […]
Looking for new tools to fight the talent war across your industry? Take a page from the healthcare playbook. Talent wars are nothing new to them. Healthcare HR has been waging this war for years. With an eye on training and internal hires, they’ve figured out how to cost-effectively grow their talent pipelines, elevate their […]
With the demand for a future ready L&D, where does adaptability fit in and what does it look like? Change happens and it prompts our response whether we're ready or not. This presents a great opportunity for L&D leaders and teams to position themselves to move beyond resilience and into true adaptability. There's been enough […]
In many ways, the events of 2020-21 have been a tipping point for organizations, accelerating changes that were already in motion and forcing us to rethink our long-held solutions, systems and work models. One of these shifts has been an increased emphasis on investing in your people through upskilling and reskilling efforts, in order to […]
Companies are finding themselves navigating the “next normal” and strategizing how to accelerate business success in a post-pandemic world. Organizations must create a workplace that is positive, motivating, and consistent. You can have the best, most efficient, and customer-friendly processes in the world, but they will fall apart if your team lacks motivation, is not […]
When we think of a quality learning experience, we often think of a well-designed course or learning object: appealing visuals, interactive elements, and pertinent information. While content is a critical component of the learner experience, it’s not the only one. True Learner Experience (LX) design requires that we ensure that the entire ecosystem of tools […]
2020 was an unprecedented year. Employees from all backgrounds had to face the impact of social isolation, increased racial tensions, economic downturn and the cancellation of personal plans due to the pandemic. Employees are weary, worried and worn out. As we continue to pivot to meet the ever-changing rules of engagement during the pandemic, it’s […]
For the past year and a half, we all have been living with some degree of uncertainty due to the global pandemic, which has changed how we interact with others and live our lives. During this time of considerable change, many people have experienced some degree of burnout. Whether you’ve been working remotely, working in […]
With its flexibility and accessibility, blended learning naturally lends itself to the increases we are seeing in remote and hybrid work. And the benefits of implementing successful blended learning programs within organizations can be far-reaching, both for the learners and for the business. But it’s important to understand what blended learning is — and what […]
Christian Gossan leads a global program of work at KPMG that includes an app used to run tournaments. More than 8,000 people from 45 countries participated in this year’s KPMG Globerunner Cup, an internal competition within the firm to see which country knows the most about its service offerings. In this session, Gossan shares seven […]
We’ve been experiencing seismic shifts in driving employee engagement, with research suggesting that employees feel disconnected from their work, colleagues, and their organization. For many organizations, the “new normal” has quickly become a thing of the past and they’re now looking to implement strategies for thriving hybrid cultures. One key area for learning and workforce […]
Isn’t it time to meet the needs of your clients where they are today? Are you still pitching the same old, and missing new revenue opportunities? The demand for digital learning experiences is growing exponentially, during and post-COVID. Successful consulting companies understand that the pandemic has accelerated the push for collaborative and blended learning and […]
Accenture's Fjord Trends 2021 report identifies an interesting phenomenon spawned by the events of the past 18 months, which they dub “Interaction Wanderlust,” resulting from increasing screen fatigue, a lack of nonverbal signals and an overreliance on verbal information. Join us for this conversation, which will focus on the need for corporations to reimagine the […]
In this session, we will discuss: Leveraging benefits and total rewards as a powerful recruitment strategy. Filling critical roles and addressing the skills shortage with your current workforce. Retaining the talent you have by fostering long-term career mobility. Building an overall winning talent strategy so you aren't left behind.
Talent management is in the midst of dramatic transformation, brought about by shifts in the nature of work, workforce demographics, employee expectations and the COVID pandemic. Successfully navigating these changes requires organizations to reimagine the way in which they view, manage, measure and develop their talent. In this webinar, David Taylor will outline several steps […]
A sense of belonging enables camaraderie, collaboration, and purpose, while its absence exacts a cost. This session hosted by American Management Association (AMA) is for champions of diversity, equity and inclusion within organizations who aspire to initiate a corporate belongingness mandate and will provide insight on how belonging is an invaluable next step for organizations […]
After shaky beginnings nearly two decades ago, an increasing number of learning and development professionals have been rediscovering virtual learning simulations as an efficient, learner-embraced learning delivery tool. As today’s learning leaders evaluate these innovations, however, the same core questions still emerge: Are learning simulations effective? Can they be easily and cost-effectively adapted for new […]
Whether you call it a digital learning hub, campus, or academy, there’s a clear resurgence in specialist areas that deliver learning for critical business initiatives—such as sales, leadership, or customer experience. First-hand experience has shown us that these need to represent the very best that digital learning can offer to your people and your business. […]
Sounding Board recently partnered with Chief Learning Officer to explore how companies are using leadership coaching for talent development. We surveyed over 400 learning and development professionals to get their perspective on leadership coaching and we’re excited to share the findings in this live webinar. Everyone who registers for this webinar will receive a copy […]
As we begin to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, some people are returning to an office, some are remaining remote or partially remote, and some never left in the first place. This presents employers with an interesting and complicated set of challenges. Over the past 18 months, those in health care and essential front-line roles […]
Traditional learning methods come with their limitations when training today’s modern workforce. The pandemic that has forced the global workforce to go remote certainly hasn't helped the cause. Today's learners expect knowledge to be instant, contextual, and experiential. Join Dharshan Chandran, Digital Adoption Expert, Whatfix, as he talks about enabling 'learning at the moment of […]
With hiring goals at the top of every company’s priority list, it has never been more critical to have a world-class onboarding experience. New hires need to be engaged right from the start so that they’ll learn quickly and perform at a high level. Through dozens of VR platform implementations with companies like Sprouts, Verizon, […]
Training leaders stand at the crossroads within their organizations: able to identify emerging opportunities, avoid risk, and address gaps within the operation of their organization. Having access to the right data, and an integrated reporting strategy to utilize it, is crucial for Training to make its full impact and reveal its ROI. Join industry thought […]
Due to the ever-changing climate of our world today, ongoing skill and talent development is vital to overall organizational success. As L&D professionals, you already know the importance of a proactive, modern approach to training, but a question remains – how can we continue to prepare our workforce today and in the future? Personalization, talent […]
In areas where pandemic restrictions are easing, estimates suggest that as many as one in four workers is considering quitting and searching for a new job. Coupled with the ongoing, intensifying worker shortage, this underscores the need for companies to be competitive to attract the best job candidates. Unsurprisingly, companies are focusing more than ever […]
Collaborative learning maps to brain science (like the higher levels of Five Moments of Need and Bloom’s Taxonomy), to human nature (social relationships), and to how work gets done (in teams). And it’s not the same experience as just bolting a discussion forum to your LMS or e-learning module. The benefits of switching to a […]
For many of us, 2020 was the most challenging year we’ve ever had to endure. The COVID-19 pandemic left its mark on every aspect of our work life — from the daily commute to the way we communicate with peers and colleagues. Millions of people around the globe have become participants in the biggest remote […]
The manager is arguably the most important person in the workforce right now. A good manager offers guidance and support, motivates and inspires, and acts as a bridge between leadership and employee, helping to establish expectations and ultimately achieve organizational goals. The global pandemic has only multiplied the importance of the manager’s role, as entire […]
Amidst change and transformation, organizations need to be prepared to embrace more change and transformation when returning to the workplace or transitioning to a hybrid or full-virtual model for the workplace. One of the most important pieces of this change is to sustain engagement and motivation of the workforce. Productivity is still top of mind […]
Are you interested in applying to Chief Learning Officer’s 2021 Learning in Practice Awards program — but you’re seeking some guidance about what makes a successful application stand out? Now in its 19th year, the LIP Awards recognize learning leaders and organizations who demonstrate excellence in the design and delivery of employee development programs through […]
With a global pandemic and rise in social justice, organizations are recognizing the need to create equitable workplaces where people from all backgrounds and experiences can thrive. But how do you ensure a healthy flow of diverse talent coming into your talent pipeline? And how do you support candidates through the process to prevent drop-off? […]
This webinar will explore how we can unlock the incredible potential that digital learning promises, but rarely seems to deliver. Many learning professionals concede that their businesses have an underperforming digital learning platform, often more than one. This is often explained away: there is ‘too much content’, or it’s ‘not relevant’ enough, or it’s ‘too […]
Your commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is unwavering. Your company’s all in; your leadership is angling to see change. But how do you answer that commitment? How do you turn words into real action? And which business practices will set you up to reach new audiences, and deliver progress across your workforce – […]
The Information Age is coming to a close, and we’re now at the cusp of the Experience Age—we have high expectations that learning experiences are truly “for me.” We often prioritize our learning goals and choose to engage with content based on quick judgments, such as “Is this generic, or is this for me?” Join […]
Talent recruiting looks very different than it did a mere 15 or 16 months ago, with COVID-19 forcing many to turn to mostly virtual recruiting processes and the racial justice movement pushing organizations to be much more intentional about fostering cultures that prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion. So, what’s next — and what’s the long-term […]
Many industries have been heavily battered by dampened demand, closures and layoffs this past year. How have those workforces weathered the storm — and what happens next? During this half-day virtual event, chief learning officers and practitioners from the hospitality and travel industries and energy sector will discuss how they have struggled to remain resilient […]
You probably didn’t think about needing marketing skills when you took on a training role. However, for a training program to be utilized within an organization and see any ROI, it must be communicated. If you’ve ever said, “I don’t know where to begin.”, “I’m not the expert.”, “I don’t have enough time.”, or “I’ve […]
When you put on a Virtual Reality headset, you become immersed into a virtual world that captures your full engagement and attention. In fact, scientific research shows that the brain treats VR experiences just like it treats the real world. It’s no wonder that companies are helping employees build real skills when they train using […]
2020 was a year of unprecedented change for the workforce. In spite of the challenges, many employees continued to pursue education and work to improve their economic mobility. Hear from the McDonald’s Corporation, which has experience in creating and providing restaurant employees with education programs that support a new vision for the employer-employee contract. It’s […]
