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3 reasons external benchmarking is bad for corporate learning

CLO Magazine

Etymologically, “benchmarking” emerged in the 19th century. The word emerged as a way to compare common things from one point of view. Just as strengths, when overused, become weaknesses, so we have seen a useful and practical approach to benchmarking in corporate learning become a value-destroying practice.

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Unlocking creativity: The power of mind mapping for continuous employee learning

CLO Magazine

As organizations navigate the shift toward remote work, the need for continuous learning has become increasingly pronounced, with employees requiring the ability to adapt to new technologies and work processes. This evolution underscores the significance of continuous learning in fostering a skilled and adaptable workforce.

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Translating talent into opportunity

CLO Magazine

They point to an emerging understanding of the challenges and responsibilities women face, above and beyond their male colleagues. Chief learning officers play a critical role in supporting managers make this shift through corporate learning and long term solutions that emphasize psychological safety.

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Overcoming the tech skills confidence gap

CLO Magazine

To prepare the workforce for the jobs of the future and reduce the tech skills confidence gap, companies must play a greater role helping educate emerging talent in schools. These are all important skills, but there’s an opportunity to go further as emerging tech becomes more user-friendly and accessible to everyone.

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CLO Podcast: Stephanie Speights of Children’s Health on Centralizing Learning

CLO Magazine

And that ability to tie learning into the organizational strategy is in demand. Since this episode was recorded, Stephanie took on the CLO role at Parkland Hospital and Health System, one of the largest health systems in Dallas. You were the first CLO at Children’s Health, a brand new position. So congratulations to her.

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Skills Are the Currency of “The Expertise Economy”

CLO Magazine

Chief Learning Officer recently spoke with Palmer about how companies and employees can succeed in the fast-changing workplace. CLO : What motivated you to write “The Expertise Economy”? CLO : What do you view as the most effective way to learn? People learn best in the flow of work when they care about something.

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The New Learning Metrics: Demonstrating Business Value and Impact

Degreed

The right metrics — data points that take success measurements above and beyond traditional L&D methodologies — can bring your new learning story to life. Learning typically becomes more reactive than strategic. These metrics answer the question “Are learning programs helping?”

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