Learning Executive Strategies
The methods used by executive leaders to align learning to the mission and vision of an organization, and to elevate the role learning plays in business strategy.
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From Chaos to Clarity: A Proven Framework for L&D Operations Optimization
Operational excellence is built through systematic improvement, one process at a time. With the right framework and commitment, any L&D team can transform chaos into clarity
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Meet the Newest Guild Master: Jess Almlie Profile
Think back, where were you 30 years ago? Jess Almlie, Learning & Performance Strategist at Almlie Consulting, was already working in the learning and talent development industry. At the Learning Leadership Conference in October, Jess’ significant contributions to the learning and performance improvement industry were honored with the Guild Master Award. Following the ceremony, Jess shared her reflections and vision for the future of L&D leadership. Contributing her expertise to the community “I’ve been in the learning and talent development field in some way, shape, or form for 30 years,” Jess began. Based in the Phoenix area, she brings decades of professional experience to her current projects, which include the L&D Must Change podcast (she recorded a live episode at the conference). Jess also recently published her book L&D Order Taker No More! Become a…
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Beyond the Job Description: Why Skills, Not Roles, Define the Future of Work
The future of work is shifting from rigid job descriptions to a skills-first model where organizational success relies on the fluid, measurable capabilities of employees, requiring HR and L&D to focus on continuous skills matching, auditing, and personalized development.
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Skills Matching: What Is L&D’s Role?
Learn L&D’s critical role in the new skills-first workplace. Get the roadmap for skills matching, AI, and developing a future-proof workforce.
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Hot Mic, High Stakes: Securing C-Suite Influence Live from Orlando
We need to start by speaking in business terms. Words like customer satisfaction, revenue, risk, and retention are the language of the C-Suite that we best adopt as our own.
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Leadership That Pays Off: Building CEO-Level Thinking and Real Results
Explore why leadership development needs a reset and how forward-thinking organizations are approaching it differently.
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Beyond the Basics: Designing Training That Drives Transformation
As the rapid adoption of cloud technologies reshapes the modern workforce, organizations must upskill their teams at scale to ensure alignment with critical business objectives. However, designing training programs that are truly impactful, globally accessible, and adaptable to diverse learning needs remains a significant challenge. This session bridges the gap between learning & development, technology strategy, and business impact helping organizations design programs that truly drive change. We will explore how to align your cloud training initiatives with corporate cloud goals, best practices for global scalability, and how to measure success using engagement, skill progression, and business impact. Attendees will…
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When Leaders Struggle and Tech Fails: The Perfect Storm for Bad Performance Conversations
Performance conversations don’t fail because leaders want them to. They fail because of a lack of tools, context, and support. In this candid session, Keith Metcalfe, President of Acorn PLMS and a 25-year leadership veteran, shares how the challenges he faced as a first-time leader still echo today, amplified by the complexity of modern HR tech. You’ll explore the real reasons performance reviews often fall flat, why today’s learning systems, HRIS platforms, and spreadsheets aren’t bridging the gap, and how that disconnect leaves leaders unsupported. Using real data and hard truths, this session makes the case for connecting performance and…
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Confessions of an L&D Consultant
Whether or not these are considered confessions might depend on your definition. However, I did interview Dr. Elham Arabi, Global Learning Consultant, Northeastern University, about the challenges her university clients are currently facing, her thoughts on AI replacing instructional designers, and the perspectives she’ll bring to the Learning Leadership Conference: Q: How did you get started in learning and development? A: I transitioned from teaching. I used to be a language teacher, and observing how my students were struggling with a one-size-fits-all approach triggered me. The demands and mandatory requirements of the administration, such as saying that you just have…
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Learning Leadership Conference 2025 to Spotlight Workplace Belonging in the Age of AI
New York, NY — The Learning Leadership Conference, the premier event for learning and development leaders, produced by the Learning Guild, returns to Orlando, October 1–3, 2025 at the Rosen Centre. This year’s urgently needed conference focus is on leading during a time of rapid AI adoption and workplace change. The opening keynote will be delivered by Wendy Gates Corbett, bestselling author of The Energy of Belonging. Her keynote: “Connected, Respected, Successful” will explore how creating a strong sense of belonging can elevate employee performance, empower individuals, and strengthen teams. An especially important message as organizations navigate disruptive AI-driven transformation. …