In this candid session, Keith Metcalfe from Acorn PLMS shares how the challenges he faced as a first-time leader still echo today, amplified by the complexity of modern HR tech. Using real data, this session makes the case for connecting performance and learning through a shared language of capability, so leaders can lead with confidence and organizations can drive meaningful growth.

Drawing on experience building enterprise-wide training programs at a Fortune 500 company, aligning cloud learning with business objectives, and instructor-led learning models for workforce transformation, this session will provide a blueprint for building a scalable, outcome-driven training program that blends instructor-led and on-demand learning ensuring employees are prepared for digital transformation.

Too often, leadership programs stop at theory, missing the link to real business impact. In this session, Christine Hass, VP of Leadership Strategy at ELB Learning, shares why leadership development needs a reset. Learn the critical mindset shifts to close the gap between learning and results, how leaders can practice real-world decision-making through simulations and coaching, and ways to measure leadership development so investments drive growth and lasting advantage.

In this session, you’ll discover how to bring the addictive appeal of streaming platforms into your eLearning, using the powerful features of the all-new Adobe Captivate. Design immersive journeys that flow seamlessly, combining storytelling, interactivity, and modern design.

In this hands-on, 90-minute online workshop, you’ll work through the process of mapping out, writing, and prototyping a branching scenario. By the end, you’ll have a brief but functional interactive branching scenario prototype along with the skills and tools to accelerate your scenario development process.