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Do You Know How to Create an Actionable Learning Strategy?

CLO Magazine

There are five possible causes for failed alignment and results: Ineffective reporting structures for learning functions: According to the CIPD report, alignment is lower in organizations where learning and development is part of generalist HR activities. Evaluate existing technology to learn if new purchases will be made.

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A Quest for Success

CLO Magazine

Senior management decided to adopt the one-week in-residence option with 42 participants per session, along with an action learning component focused on strategic, enterprise-wide business opportunities.”. Pre-Program Assessment. Quest wanted a simple assessment that was not long, Stroud said.

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Shining Light on The Dark Side

CLO Magazine

However, new research by Hogan’s eponymous personality assessment company found that these characteristics can be recognized and even leveraged in the workplace. Hogan Assessments CEO Scott Gregory calls the set of 11 personality characteristics “dark side derailers.” But for others it can be an aha moment.

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The Essential Guide to Learning Analytics in the Age of Big Data

Lambda Solutions

Using Big Data to Analyze Learning. Before the rise of big data, instructors had to rely on periodic tests and assessments to judge the progress of their learners. But as big data began to spread into every type of industry, chief learning officers realized the opportunities for improving learning experiences.

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Learning 2014: Mobile and Social Opportunities

CLO Magazine

Learning leaders believe they have passed through a difficult period and that the improving economy has caused a change in business expectations. One CLO said, “I believe the country is on the right track and the worst of economic issues are behind us.” Another CLO said competencies are weighted for hiring and promotions.

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Growing a Model for Leadership

CLO Magazine

Mindtree leaders are also required to seek feedback through leadership assessments like 360s and an individual feedback report. During developmental career conversations or role transitions, the outcome of the leadership assessment focuses on role requirements and a leader’s primary and secondary competence area. Bringing It to Life.

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See the Forest for the Trees

CLO Magazine

You make it part of action learning when you’re actually making a change itself.”. To ensure workforce development fuels organizational needs, creating learning that is both people-focused and strategic, CLOs must serve a dual function as leader and communicator to ensure the organization and its workforce are on the same page.