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Servant leadership and AI: Agility and empowerment for the CLO

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As AI dismantles the hierarchical structure and places accessibility, opportunities, scrutiny and decisions throughout the organization, the role of L&D must expand its toolkit to promote and advance leadership skills at all organizational levels as a foundation for integrating soft and hard skills and enabling employee empowerment.

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Build a future-ready organization with the Five Leadership Superpowers

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Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” – JFK The challenge Over the last few years, these conditions have put enormous pressure on organizations, their leaders and their boards of directors. Yet, according to some recent leadership surveys, a majority are concerned about their organization’s fitness for the future.

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

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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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Reshaping leadership development for the frontline leader

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In health care specifically, it necessitated a “command and control” leadership style to maintain an appropriate focus on demanding patient care challenges. Additionally, high patient demand and ongoing staffing concerns resulted in a limited focus on leadership development. The pandemic was a significant disrupter for many.

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Reevaluating women’s leadership development

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“Break the glass ceiling” is a metaphor used to describe the invisible barrier women face when ascending into leadership positions. Women leaders are switching jobs at the highest rates we’ve ever seen — and at higher rates than men in leadership. Women are already significantly underrepresented in leadership.

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Meet the CLO Advisory Board: Sydney Savion

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In 2020, she was recognized as CLO of the Year. CLO: How did you first become interested in learning and development? CLO: What lessons did you learn back in 2020 that you’ve taken with you into 2021? CLO: How do you enjoy spending your time outside of work? Chief Learning Officer: Where is your hometown?

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3 timeless principles of leadership

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When I began studying leadership in the 1960s, top-down leadership reigned. As time went by, I became more and more interested in a different style of leadership, —one I’ve been teaching now for more than 50 years. Three timeless leadership principles have risen to the top. Principle no.