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From traditionalist to strategic partner: How the role of the CLO has evolvedĀ 

CLO Magazine

Traditionally, the role of a CLO was primarily focused on learning and development, with a primary goal of ensuring employees received the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs effectively. Another important shift in the role of the CLO is the increased use of technology in L&D.

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Creating a culture of continuous learning: The CLOā€™s critical role

CLO Magazine

In an era where continuous learning is more than just a buzzword, it has become imperative for organizations to foster a culture that encourages and supports ongoing learning. This culture of learning and innovation can give companies a competitive edge, driving growth and success. Building resilience. Recognize and reward learning.

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Servant leadership and AI: Agility and empowerment for the CLO

CLO Magazine

Throughout all this, chief learning officers play an especially critical L&D role in developing the new organizational environment and culture to thrive in the new era of digital transformative AI. The super teams design is the first example of a focused, non-hierarchical shift from the age-old hierarchical structure.

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Meet the CLO Board: Kevin Wilde

CLO Magazine

In 2007, he was named CLO of the Year. CLO: How did you first become interested in learning and development? CLO: What lessons did you learn in 2020 that youā€™ve brought with you into 2021? CLO: What strengths or skills from the world of coaching do you think are equally important or useful in a learning leader?

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Strategy + Culture: A formula for finding and keeping female talent

CLO Magazine

Thereā€™s a whole different mindset among the workforce about work/life integration and corporate culture. For example, companies may launch a one-time, internal leadership development program, or pull together an employee resource group for women or sponsor women to attend a womenā€™s conference. Thereā€™s no doubt about it.

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Becoming a Learning Culture: Competing in an Age of Disruption

The Performance Improvement Blog

For example, in the hospitality industry smartphones put scheduling and reservations at our fingertips, literally. The only thing holding companies back from learning at the speed of change is their organizational culture which, for many, is a barrier to learning. Most companies have a training culture, not a learning culture.

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Work, culture and COVID-19

CLO Magazine

The very real and immediate need to address the technological requirements of forced online work options grabs the attention, but finding IT solutions without addressing the cultural and emotional impact of COVID-19 on your employees is, at best, a half-baked quick fix. The answer, of course, isnā€™t really about the IT setup.

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