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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. That’s when employees go above and beyond what is normally expected.

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Implications of the ESG agenda for leadership

CLO Magazine

For others it was influential mentors and participation in professional networks focused on ESG issues, or first-hand experiences like engaging with people living in poverty, personal experience of ESG challenges like the impacts of climate change or personal first-hand experiences of the changing interests of key partners and stakeholders.

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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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Sprinting Toward the Finish Line

CLO Magazine

One new venture is the innovation learning sprint. Launched earlier this year, the sprint is a team-based action learning experience offered to all teams during which they practice key actions of innovation and utilize design-thinking innovation (think problem-solving process) to solve a real-world problem in a unique, creative way.

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Growing a Model for Leadership

CLO Magazine

New leaders also begin to craft their network within the organization, meeting other Mindtree leaders to exchange ideas and experiences. During the first week, the new leader defines their role and sets goals, works with peers, supervisors and eventually with others in the organization, customers and partners.

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Invest in Your People Even with a Small Learning Budget

CLO Magazine

“In other words, your people need to feel like they’re learning and growing — or they will leave,” Zucker wrote. Providing learning and development can help drive retention, too. She also wrote that learning leaders may want to add to their toolbox: Encourage employees to seek out non-profit board positions.

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So, We Talked to a Vendor About Learning Technology…

CLO Magazine

Speak up, get involved and network. Many of our most vocal customers are also the ones doing some of the coolest, most innovative things to elevate learning and development programs in their organizations. Kellye Whitney is associate editorial director for Chief Learning Officer. What’s behind product updates?

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