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Developing a Well-Trained Workforce: Insights From Legendary CLO Steve Kerr

Everwise

That’s why it’s crucial for organizations to invest in a culture of learning and sharing internally. Kerr posited that 10% of learning comes from formal class work, such as MBA programs, undergraduate courses, or lectures. Most learning comes from hands-on experience.

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Skills Are the Currency of “The Expertise Economy”

CLO Magazine

CLO : What motivated you to write “The Expertise Economy”? CLO : What do you view as the most effective way to learn? The model of putting employees in a classroom and trying to teach through lecture-based training, and then hoping they would apply what they learned on the job is one of the things I realized is broken.

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How does a learning leader without sales experience get in the mind of a seller?

CLO Magazine

Culturally, the environment was harsh. This approach could be lecture-style to ensure there is true clarity on something. appeared first on Chief Learning Officer - CLO Media. What worked well there? A stepped approach that slowly moved into practical application with feedback. What didn’t work well?

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Is your global learning strategy truly global?

CLO Magazine

My part involved discussing the importance of culture and values in the newly acquired company. Within five minutes, I was challenged by a European colleague — who was I to lecture this group from Spain, Netherlands, France, the U.K. and Germany about culture? Develop cultural intellect. Operate globally, act locally.

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Kelly Palmer, chief learning officer for Degreed, shares her career journey

CLO Magazine

When I first got into learning, the learning management system was the only technology people were using and it supported antiquated corporate learning models: lecture-based, instructor-led training and compliance training. How do you encourage a culture of continuous learning at Degreed?

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Learning leaders reexamine sexual harassment prevention in light of new state laws

CLO Magazine

In the now two-year wake of the #MeToo movement, these state laws make up a smaller part of the ongoing redirection of discussions surrounding workplace culture and safety. The #MeToo movement, workplace culture and sexual harassment have already been addressed by several 2020 presidential candidates leading up to this fall’s election.

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The Future of the Corporate University

CLO Magazine

Daniel Gandarilla, vice president and CLO at Texas Health Resources University, said the corporate university is not dead — it’s being redefined. Senior Vice President and CLO at Northwell Health Kathleen Gallo said the term is outdated. “The two most important things in a business are its people and its culture.