Chief Learning Officer - CLO Media
Chief Learning Officer is a multimedia publication focused on the importance, benefits and advancements of a properly trained workforce.
We often think of compliance as something we have to do on the way to doing the things we would rather do. But the policies behind compliance issues are there to support our DE&I, pay equity, and other culture initiatives. When we see compliance as the starting point, it becomes the foundation for building a […]
What does the future of learning look like? It’s a question everyone in the L&D industry would love answered. Gaining this knowledge would give you the power to face the challenges ahead, understand what areas to prioritize, and shape how your organization learns. Join Seth Johnson, Head of Customer Experience at LearnUpon, to discover how […]
Since March 2020, almost everything we’ve experienced has been uncharted territory. And while it’s been easy to dub it the “year from hell,” there’s a silver lining: It was also a catalyst for the transformation of the employee experience. Every organization and industry is different, but after a year filled with the unexpected, the one […]
Employee experience. It’s not just the buzzword of the moment - it’s the key initiative for many organizations. While HR is spearheading it, the learning and development journey is a critical component that L&D should be ready to execute on. Join Matthew Brown, VP of Learning and Brand Success at Schoox, as he shares his […]
Among the many lessons that have emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic has been the extreme value and dedication — often unsung prior to 2020 — of our frontline workforce. This half-day virtual event will feature panels, interviews, TED-style talks and networking with chief learning officers and learning practitioners in health care and other critical infrastructure […]
We’re all well aware that today’s workforce is very different then that of just last year. Whether your organization is now returning to the office, staying remote, or implementing a hybrid model, there is a need to connect employees together and create meaningful collaboration to support organizational priorities. Plus, employees are looking for ways to […]
Organizations face a range of challenges in today's ever accelerating competitive landscape. Keeping up as L&D with today's thinking and needs presents its own challenges. Ideally, L&D should be a highly strategic capability for growing people and the business, yet many impediments exist. Items to overcome often include perception of learning itself, having an organizational […]
Ever wonder what makes TED Talks so compelling to audiences worldwide? The TED Masterclass course offered through OpenSesame, is a communication toolkit that reveals TED’s approach to “idea development” and “effective communication”. Join Jason Patience, a TED Masterclass expert, for an interactive live presentation about how organizations develop public speaking skills and confidence across their […]
It’s easy to say “upskill your teams!” It’s not always so easy to figure out how to do that. There are people in your org who are perfect for the job in front of you. Using skill data, learn how to find them, train them and give them the opportunity to succeed. Join David Kuntz, […]
As we celebrate our one year anniversary of the PepsiCo global launch of our LXP, Degreed, it’s a great time to look back and discuss best practices and lessons learned. It was the first time in recent PepsiCo history that a technology platform had concurrently launched globally. Looking back it was a huge success, and […]
In a landscape of rapid economic and technologic change, innovation is highly prized. In fact, the latest learning State of the Industry study reinforced the value of innovation to create growth and workforce agility. This paper presents the hypothesis that innovative qualities may be overlooked in most leadership training models today. Innovational leaders are different […]
Data from a recent McKinsey Global Survey of executives suggest that the COVID-19 crisis is a technology tipping point of historic proportions and that more changes will be required as the economic and human situation evolves. This half-day virtual event will explore what this extreme acceleration has meant for learning and development, and what the […]
In the era of the Expertise Economy, an agile workforce is the most important resource any business has. We need employees who are constantly motivated and curious about learning new skills, seeking out opportunities, and putting learning resources to their best possible use. To accomplish all this, businesses need their entire staff — from the […]
Demonstrating the business value of learning and development initiatives is a major challenge for L&D leaders, both globally and historically. Most models have proved too cumbersome or time-consuming for L&D to adopt. Learnovate, the learning technology research center based in Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, has taken on this challenge. This webinar will share Learnovate’s findings […]
With more than 45 million Americans already saddled with $1.7 trillion in student loan debt, the additional financial stresses of COVID-19 have only increased the need for relief. The new COVID-19 Relief Bill provides help for student loan borrowers and contains great news for employers, making employer student loan repayments tax-exempt until 2025. At the […]
Learning and development measurement, analytics and reporting can be daunting, but these practices have become critically important for organizational efforts to improve performance. However, few organizations have a well-thought-out measurement and reporting strategy, and there are often scant resources, limited time and imperfect data to work with when organizations do attempt to create one. In […]
Hiring in tech comes with a suite of challenges, including hiring the right candidate efficiently, and nurturing positive applicant experiences in a virtual environment. Join Ash Mullan, Business Recruiter at Lever, to learn about the 7 Recruiting Challenges to Solve for in 2021, where she will share go-to strategies for talent acquisition this year.
Early in 2020, CAE, a provider of solutions for simulation-based medical education, knew they needed to create a new experience for employee education. Then, COVID-19 changed their priorities. Their forward-thinking decision to invest in a configurable Learning Tech ecosystem solution gave them the immediate agility required to pivot on deliverables and maximize opportunities brought on […]
The corporate landscape has changed more in the last 12 months than it has in the last several decades put together, and companies must determine how they will embrace this evolution to drive their businesses’ long-term success. The answer lies in our people. Corporate leaders must ensure today’s workforce is more engaged, more prepared, and […]
12,000 employees around the world made one thing clear in the Qualtrics 2021 Employee Experience Trends report: people want to feel a sense of belonging at work. In the study, this desire to belong overtook career growth and trust in leadership as the most important driver of employee engagement. 2021 is the year of employee […]
Out with LMS - in with Learning Platforms. For most organizations, the LMS is only one component of the learning and development tech stack. And only one piece of the entire employee experience. During this webinar we will explore; Why we need to think “Learning Platform” from here on out. The challenges learning teams face […]
In the wake of a global pandemic, business executives are left wondering — what comes next? The pandemic will certainly accelerate the pace of technological disruption over the next decade. But four workplace skills essential to organizational resilience in 2020 may hold the key to recovery in 2021.
Most organizations have made leadership development a priority and have tasked their consultants and coaches to focus on their leaders’ impact on culture and performance. How do you meet this challenge and develop your leaders to create Constructive cultures, improve, and sustain organization performance? On February 24, 2021, join us as we explore how LG […]
Whether you're part of an internal development team or looking to commission new online learning projects, 2021 is bound to throw up some fresh challenges. From dealing with a more remote workforce to making the most out of the new learning technologies and tools at your disposal, how can you ensure that the content you […]
This webinar is for you if you are wondering how to develop the right skills of leaders in a mobile & modern way and contribute to the profitable growth of your company? Schneider Electric has been overperforming on growth but underperformed on EBIT vs their competition. What has been uncovered is that their business unit […]
Organizations have long since recognized that there is a skills gap that needs to be addressed to remain competitive. With so many options for employee engagement, upskilling and professional development rapidly changing from day-to-day. Where does one even begin? Join us for the upcoming webinar, where Amber West, Instructional Designer for D2L, will share best […]
The #1 challenge of CEOs right now is helping their remote teams work well together. The #1 concern of HR leaders is employee morale and engagement. These two paths intersect at culture where productive, healthy, and resilient employees align with their organization's purpose and perform at their best, together. Join Jeffrey Hull, PhD, Harvard psychologist, […]
New U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules mean publicly traded companies are now required to disclose human capital information such as workforce cost, human capital ROI, and turnover rate, among others. What does this mean for you? What metrics do you need to start tracking? Join Degreed and Chief Customer Success Officer, Mike Hruska of […]
What are the most critical metrics that you, as a Learning and Development leader, should be measuring? How do you ensure these metrics are aligned to our organization’s overall business goals? Right now, there has never been a more pressing time to get what you’re measuring right. Join our upcoming webinar with Frances Kleven, Manager […]
New research from the Cornerstone People Research Lab demonstrates that organizational leaders and employees are rallying around the importance of skills as the world of work is reshaped around them. The research also reveals persistent skills-related challenges, however, particularly around employee confidence in their employers’ ability to actually deliver on development. For example, while 90 […]
Belonging and diversity initiatives have taken center stage at organizations worldwide. It’s become imperative for HR leaders to make positive, measurable change. The most successful organizations realize that in order to create a workplace where employees feel included and that they belong, it’s critical to have a deep understanding of their people—what makes each person […]
As we’ve faced the challenges of 2020, organizations had to make critical choices for business priorities and resources to support their people. At the height of remote work and quarantine, Qualtrics launched the Global Workforce Resilience Study, based on responses from over 17,000 participants. It looks at factors most impacting the employee experience – what […]
The time for empty promises about diversity and inclusion shared on corporate websites has passed. We are now at an inflection point when current and future employees are demanding real action to create truly equitable and inclusive experiences at work. This will call upon employers to take a hard look at their policies and practices […]
Are you looking to switch an existing on-site leadership development program to purely virtual? Or are you creating a new initiative from the beginning and are thinking about how to make it successful and relevant?
Every organization needs skilled workers - but there's a shortage. With the effect this is having on many industries and regions, organizations are (rightfully so) turning their focus to upskill from within. Focusing on moving your workers around builds the adaptability and agility that your workforce needs to remain competitive in an evolving market, while […]
This webinar sets out the case for placing the creation of shared purpose as the prerequisite for individual motivation, engagement and commitment necessary to driving performance in the workplace. Using social identity theory, the discussion will explore how our professional identities, based on group membership(s) are a source of pride, self-esteem and prosocial behaviors that […]
Times are uncertain, and it’s more important than ever to reimagine learning. To do this, you need to understand the lifecycle of skill development at your organization so you can build an ever-evolving skill portfolio and use it to empower your workforce in ways that accelerate business performance. Join Degreed to find out how you […]
2020 has been a particularly challenging year, but the job of leading in the face of hardship never goes away. In this session, Snow Academy founder Shane Snow breaks down the surprising psychology of good crisis leadership, how to maintain people's trust when things are going wrong, and how to deliver news that people don't […]
Remote work looks different for every organization. But no matter if this is the first time 100% of your employees are working remotely, you have a hybrid system made of office and front line workers, or if only a handful of employees work from home a few days a week, we’re all challenged with the […]
Learning Analytics has been around for many years yet few companies are fully realizing their incredible power in guiding learners, shaping learning and proving the ROI of its learning investment. In this fascinating webinar, Dr Ben Betts, CPO of Learning Pool will deliver the results from Learning Pool’s latest research; the Learning Analytics Maturity Model. […]
People face different adversities in the workplace, and it’s important for leaders to address those. As a result, it can feel even more difficult to put one foot in front of the other. This past year has challenged us to think about ourselves as humans first and leaders second, says Charlene Wheeless, CEO of advisory […]
D&I is in the spotlight, and employers everywhere are asking, “What practical steps can we take to improve diversity in our workforce?” Education assistance programs are a powerful (and often overlooked) answer. Join our expert panel to get actionable steps. You’ll see how removing barriers to education opens opportunity to traditionally under-represented groups, creating real […]
Including diversity and inclusion (D&I) as part of your learning strategy is a great way to show dedication to creating an inclusive workplace. But for the strategy to have a lasting impact, it has to be more than a few video lessons and occasional lunch n’ learns. The only way to create true inclusivity within […]
Today’s most influential business leaders can be infinitely inspiring. Beyond their vast reserves of creativity, people like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Elon Musk have shown remarkable talent at motivating their employees to do ambitious and imaginative work. What can account for these innovators’ skill at leadership? How have they infused their companies with their […]
Adopting remote-work opportunities delivers positive change to critical business metrics, such as reduced expenses, increased productivity and engagement, and decreased turnover and attrition. Listen to Holly Whitaker of Desire2Learn (D2L) as she explores the four steps every organization can take to build a culture of learning that maximizes each employee’s potential and gives remote workers […]
What is learner marketing and how does it help drive adoption? Organizations spend a lot of time, money and energy acquiring learning technology and creating content. Consequently only to find that their learners are not engaging as expected. Therefore, learning needs to take its cues from marketing and begin to treat learners like customers and […]
As a leader, you may have been tasked recently with creating spaces for open dialogue on discrimination, bias and racism. These difficult conversations have the potential to jumpstart positive growth within your organization, but they are — well — difficult. This online discussion will explore: - Setting up the right space for meaningful dialogue. - […]
Join Yale SOM leadership expert Heidi Brooks in a crucial conversation on how leaders should respond to structural inequality and racism. Heidi will discuss why many companies have a bias towards taking quick action that is ill-suited to a complex and ambiguous issue. And instead, what steps organizations should take to reflect on their own […]
How do you prepare for the unknown? Confounded by the complexities of the global change that is occurring and the impact to the business, leaders need to pay special attention to the emotional impact on their workforce. How do you support your people going through this process on both the human and business side of […]
As Diversity & Inclusion takes center stage in many corporate strategies, the critical role of learning leaders is apparent. What’s needed are learning strategies that move beyond simple awareness and enact true workforce behavior change. But what’s the best way to get started? What are the best topics to focus on, and how should we […]
