Clark Quinn

OCTOBER 18, 2011

I attended the CLO Symposium with my ITA colleagues Jay Cross and Jane Hart. We got questions about how the role of the learning unit changes, about myths and new tools, and about measurement. My problem here is that this stuff shouldn’t be a topic in 2011, it should be already well-practiced and in the repertoire.

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CLO Magazine

JULY 15, 2021

But only three things stand out in my memory from that distant past: one of the firm’s co-founders told the story of the firm’s first and oldest customer, we received an in-depth book on problem-solving and I sat next to a gregarious fellow named Will, who has since become a partner at the firm.

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CLO Magazine

MARCH 19, 2024

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 isn’t going to do it,” says Heather Stefanski, member of the skills group and CLO for McKinsey & Company. “I You need to prove it.”

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CLO Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Organizations are also being challenged to define purpose and societal impact outside of profits, shifting the focus to human capital and “human” skills such as critical thinking, creativity, flexibility, problem-solving and emotional intelligence. The post What is the future of skills, roles and workforce development?

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CLO Magazine

AUGUST 24, 2016

For some organizations, the shortage of skilled executives, middle managers and individual contributors in critical roles already is having quantifiable ramifications — from decreased production capacity to drops in customer satisfaction. Variety in career paths will play a growing role going forward to achieve and maintain this alignment.

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CLO Magazine

MAY 11, 2017

Provided that learning and development leaders could and should have a central role in innovation, what is the chief learning officer’s responsibility? Steven Johnson, in his 2010 book, “Where Good Ideas Come From,” discusses the role of networks to support innovation, and again the notion of time comes into play.

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Infopro Learning

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As a result, high-performing organizations that successfully provide what people need to perform in both their current and future roles realize better business outcomes than do lower-performing organizations. Scale your capabilities to accelerate harmonized workforce development.

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CLO Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

sudden) crisis of interconnected problems requires different, and often new, capabilities. Allows teams to self-manage and hold each other accountable for fulfilling their roles. The executive team and the CLO As Harry Truman said, “The buck stops here.” As CLO, leads and oversees the learning and development function.

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CLO Magazine

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

What I try to do on a daily basis is turn everything into a leadership learning session, so that they’re thinking like a CLO as opposed to a project manager or program manager.”. Willett also emphasized the importance of allotting plenty of time to lay the groundwork for the next CLO to take over the role.

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STRIVR

APRIL 12, 2022

Here are just a few of the ways technology can solve your existing training problems. Problem #1: Traditional techniques don’t teach in the way people actually learn. Problem #2: Attracting (and keeping) talent is critical for retailers. Problem #3: You can’t teach empathy.

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CLO Magazine

MAY 16, 2019

This hesitation and fear pose problems for women and for the success of companies. But Johnson said there is a larger problem than men in power fearing they will be exposed or accused of misconduct — and that’s retaining valuable women. “A Either way, it is a problem for me as a leader.”. An Organizational Reality. “The

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CLO Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Researchers and developers are continuously improving them to mimic human behaviors; they can learn, problem-solve and process language. Building a personal performance network: One of the most critical assets a new hire can build is a personal network within the organization to help them assimilate, grow and perform in their role.

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CLO Magazine

APRIL 10, 2017

Yearsley: Self-awareness can be seen as a mirror — if you care how you present yourself to the world, self-awareness can be a very useful tool as it will determine your success in working with people in any company and in any role. CLO : What are some ways learning leaders can encourage and facilitate this self-discovery process?

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CLO Magazine

APRIL 2, 2024

Whether an employee is in an entry-level role or holds the most sophisticated and complex role in the organization, people who are curious better serve the cause. People can do projects all day but involving them to jointly solve a problem with a mentor or team can be the best skill builder of all.

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CLO Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

It’s not surprising, then, that almost every CLO in 2021 is listing the growing skills gap and new talent upskilling as a top priority. We’re treating the challenge of learning paths and internal talent mobility like they’re a problem that can be solved with one technology solution we buy off the shelf. The power of human connection.

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CLO Magazine

JANUARY 6, 2022

The pandemic transformed many CLOs into corporate sherpas, guiding employees as they moved to remote work and providing them with newly virtual content to ensure they had the skills and support to remain productive and engaged. From fashion designer to CLO. Tedrick didn’t plan to become the CLO of a $128 billion Fortune 100 company.

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CLO Magazine

MARCH 6, 2023

These programs tend to focus solely on teaching managerial skills and competencies, but neglect to address the three critical mindsets required for success in a new leadership role. However, when promoted into a leadership role, the mindset needs to shift from self to team. They adopt a problem avoidance mindset. Mindset No.

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CLO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Providing team building has helped them work together to solve problems and build trust despite their differences. Nurse educators can also step in as mentors and role models, allowing new nurses to have a healthy outlet to express their frustrations while providing much needed advice and modeling. The fact is, we need Gen Z workers.

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CLO Magazine

AUGUST 11, 2021

New roles are always being created. If you went with “A” or “C,” you’d end up even deeper underwater as the real problem (the broken pipe) continues to add to your perceived issue (a flooded basement). It’s no longer just an L&D problem. However, these kinds of skill deficiencies are far from new. Shut off the broken pipe.

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CLO Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

If the destination isn’t immediately clear, then taking this approach helps you, as the learning and development professional, and the stakeholders to better explore and identify the problem they are trying to solve. It also helps determine the role that training plays, if any, in the solution. I’ll share a tangible example here.

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CLO Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

Research found that individuals with higher emotional intelligence tend to be more effective in leadership roles, display better interpersonal skills and exhibit higher levels of job performance. Critical thinking and problem-solving: A meta-analysis by Ku et al. 2014; Hur et al.,

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CLO Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

AI-driven efficiency: More than just speed AI’s role in today’s workplace goes beyond just automating repetitive tasks. Creativity, empathy and complex problem-solving are inherently human traits that AI cannot replicate. The key lies in finding a critical balance that leverages the strengths of both.

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CLO Magazine

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Reevaluating women’s leadership development By Shereese Floyd To address the “broken rung,” there are three prongs to an effective, successful and sustainable leadership program, with each having a distinct and separate role. It’s time to discuss the problem with ‘owning your own development’ By Matthew J.

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CLO Magazine

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Reevaluating women’s leadership development By Shereese Floyd To address the “broken rung,” there are three prongs to an effective, successful and sustainable leadership program, with each having a distinct and separate role. It’s time to discuss the problem with ‘owning your own development’ By Matthew J.

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CLO Magazine

APRIL 14, 2024

The material was taught in a traditional classroom with one instructor, out of a binder with quizzes after each section and a final assessment and role play in front of the class at the end. Fast forward to my first sales trainer role in 2007 and the approach wasn’t much different. Sales enablement is the answer.

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CLO Magazine

JULY 28, 2023

Their roles demand an in-depth understanding of technical aspects, distinguishing them from non-R&D leaders. They exhibit strong critical thinking skills, making them stand out in their roles. Excellence in problem-solving: Their involvement in addressing technical challenges has sharpened their problem-solving skills.

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CLO Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Critical thinking The ability to analyze information and situations to make informed decisions while solving problems in the workplace. We all want to have problem-solvers in the workplace who will help address business challenges and needs. Collaboration The ability to work effectively with others toward a common goal.

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CLO Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

Throughout this change effort we struggled with balancing defining training director task clarity and empowering role latitude. We are aware that using the analogy of a trophic cascade in which a pack of wolves culls the elk population may sound like we are advocating a deadly and violent solution to an organizational problem.

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CLO Magazine

JULY 25, 2016

But increasingly what once required a singular focus on and deep expertise in learning and development strategy has morphed into a complex role with touch points on some areas that were once solely HR’s province. Now it’s not uncommon for savvy CLOs to advance their careers by stepping into a CHRO role, or something similar.

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CLO Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Then she said the thing that stuck with me: “There’s not enough of a recruiting process we can put around it to fix this posting duration problem,” she said. Identify priority roles and create internal career pathways. To start building talent internally, you first need to prioritize the most important roles.

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CLO Magazine

MARCH 6, 2020

Which is why there’s a really big problem lying beneath the surface of a CLO’s work. See the problem? Far too many CLOs fail to live up to their own standards. According to research we conducted on the future of the role, only 44 percent have implemented their own development plan. The CLO Accelerator is a next-?generation

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CLO Magazine

APRIL 22, 2021

Second, the group leader’s mindset and role should support opportunities interwoven throughout the group’s primary work functions. How can these apply to my current or aspirational roles? For example, what have been common professional pain points in one’s role or career? What topic areas will the group consider?

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SweetRush

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

ADA compliance), haptic/biometric devices, and more to solve business problems in innovative ways.” They’re always eager to push the boundaries and embrace immersive and advanced technologies to help learners excel in their current roles and meet the future of work.”

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CLO Magazine

MARCH 1, 2017

The previous Business Intelligence column presented an instrument designed to assess the extent to which the CLO and the learning enterprise add value to the organization. The 30-question instrument detailed specific areas that define this critical role of the CLO. Designing Efficient and Effective Delivery.

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CLO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

They agreed that the future CLO should have experience in: strategic management, general management, knowledge management, leadership skills, and learning methods and concepts. This focus on closing gaps is again rooted in the ability of the future CLO to think strategically. Strategic Management. General Management. Leadership Skills.

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CLO Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2020

Here is the good news: We’ve made tremendous strides in finding our way out of using instructor-led training to solve every business problem, and, as technology stacks evolve, we’re doing a better job of embedding performance-enabling assets closer to our employees.

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CLO Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2019

Since this episode was recorded, Stephanie took on the CLO role at Parkland Hospital and Health System, one of the largest health systems in Dallas. Plus, co-host Justin Lombardo talks about the three things to look for in a new CLO role and why he thinks centralization is the way to go for the modern learning function.

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