Management & Strategy
The strategic approaches used to shape the direction of the learning function and to support the design and development of learning solutions.
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Are You a T-Shaped L&D Professional? You Should Be!
What skills does a learning professional need to have in today’s market? While this seems to be constantly changing, in most industries the best model has been “T-shaped.” A T-shaped professional has a breadth of skills and is familiar with many aspects of their career field but, in one or two skill areas, they have deep knowledge. This engaging session we will explore:
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Expand Your Horizons: Why & How to Shift to an OD Focus
Whether you’re bored or just want a new challenge, consider transitioning from an L&D professional focused on training to a broader organizational development (OD) specialization. This fast-paced interactive session will explore:
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Learning Bootcamps: A Model for Creating Quick, Focused Learning Experiences
As leaders, we are all aware that time is the most expensive commodity. Time to create, time to plan, time to learn, time to develop staff—there is no end to the things that require our time. With this in mind, learning leaders need to find ways to create learning experiences that are quick and have a successful impact on the organization’s strategy. In this session, we will look at a model for creating Learning Bootcamps that applies evidence-based methods of learning and uses interactive learning and experiential outcomes to lead to quick and focused change. By the end of this…
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Essential Strategies for Building Better Front-Line Leaders
When we think about learning leaders, we often miss the leaders who are closest to those doing the work: Front-line supervisors. This session provides strategies that you can implement tomorrow to build partnerships with HR and front line supervisors. Learn strategies for:
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Ignite Your L&D Team: Migrating to Agile Project Management
Are you ready to move your learning organization into an Agile project management framework? What if strict Agile strategies like Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe do not meet your learning organization’s needs? Join this session! We’ll walk through the process of customizing your Agile strategy to meet the needs of your learning organization, breaking down the process into a step-by-step plan including a build and run timeline. You’ll also learn why and how an L&D team implemented Agile methods, what it took to bring about the change, and lessons learned along the way. We’ll explore the tools we implemented, how the…
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Journeys: Nick Floro, Sealworks
Journeys are recorded interviews with successful entrepreneurs in the Learning and Development space. Explore Nick Floro’s journey as he co-founded Sealworks and helped build it into a successful creator of eLearning experiences.
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Flexibility Is Key to Managing L&D in Start-Up Organizations
L&D is often overlooked in startups. Learn how launching a learning culture early pays off, and valuable tips for thriving as a learning leader in a start-up!
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David Kelly’s Curated Content for 3/13/23
This week’s curated content explores how A.I. is powering workflow learning, research into how ChatGPT enhances productivity, how VR is being used to train first respondsers, and more.
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Hybrid Work: Best Practices & Tips from Employees
See tips and best practices for hybrid work from the perspective of managers and employees by downloading our set of eBooks and see how to navigate hybrid work.
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The Hybrid Workplace: Best Practices & Tips from Managers
See tips and best practices for hybrid work from the perspective of managers and employees by downloading our set of eBooks and see how to navigate hybrid work.