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Eight Ways Learning Impacts Succession Planning

CLO Magazine

It ensures capable leaders are ready for critical roles, fosters business continuity, aids talent retention and can strengthen a company culture. Development plays a key role. Wilde, vice president of organization effectiveness and chief learning officer at General Mills, and author of Dancing With the Talent Stars.

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A Dedication to the Craft

CLO Magazine

He later went on to work for Ninth House, one of the first companies to create high-quality learning simulations, and the Forum Corp., Looking to move into an inside role at a company, Miller joined Amgen, a biopharmaceutical company in Southern California, as a manager of learning operations in 2005. The Need to Lead.

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Together Everyone Achieves More

CLO Magazine

That scenario requires that learning departments find ways to develop leaders who understand their own roles, as well as their peers’ responsibilities and the broader business aspects. Remember that when individuals move into cross-functional roles, intention and rationale are critical. Bring insight and rationale.