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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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Soft skills are more valuable than hard skills

CLO Magazine

We know some people don’t like to use the term soft skills, implying that the skills may be inferior. While core skills or power skills may be better, soft skills is the term most people understand and use. Three important data sets suggest executives consider hard skills to be more valuable than soft skills.

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Understanding the ever-evolving skill-scape

CLO Magazine

Under the umbrella of The Learning Forum , CLO LIFT , a group of learning and development leaders, is actively addressing persistent challenges straining the industry. Learning alone isnā€™t going to do it,ā€ says Heather Stefanski, member of the skills group and CLO for McKinsey & Company. ā€œI

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Gen Zers need your help keeping their jobs

CLO Magazine

Unhealthy use of social media has been proven to increase social anxiety and impair social skills. Connections allow for staff to cultivate trust and provide an outlet to discuss frustrations on the job. To build connections, consider offering team-building opportunities and a mentoring program.

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Case study: Healing the talent gap with homemade talent and a skills-first economy

CLO Magazine

Leaders everywhere are in the lurch for skilled workers, making the need for a ā€œreconsideration of local economic development strategyā€ exceedingly salient, according to a recent Brookings commentary. For its first cohort, the program took 12 leaders.

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Meet the CLO Advisory Board: Kimo Kippen

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Kippen is the former CLO of Hilton and the former vice president of learning at Marriott International. In 2015, he was recognized as CLO of the Year. CLO: What was your official job in learning and development? CLO: What lessons did you learn in 2020 that you’re taking with you into 2021?

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Overcoming the tech skills confidence gap

CLO Magazine

The growing use of technology across job functions is designed to streamline processes, boost productivity, improve customer service and reduce costs. Unfortunately, it can also discourage job seekers from applying for positions because of concerns that they lack the right tech skills. And itā€™s not just in tech-specific roles.

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