It’s not every day that you get to step into a Major League Baseball batting cage and take a few swings from a professional pitcher; hear heartfelt and inspiring messages from leaders like Kroger CHRO, Tim Massa; celebrate BIPOC leaders in the learning and performance space who are creating healthier, higher-performing organizations; chill out with therapy animals like George, the giant Flemish rabbit; and learn how to craft a world-class learning experience all while crafting your own charcuterie board.
At EXLEARN 2022, that’s exactly what we did! Let’s just say that EXLEARN isn’t your typical work conference—it’s packed with learning and lots of fun too. It’s an unforgettable experience and one that attendees come back to again and again.
The Experience
What set this experience apart were the hands-on opportunities that engaged attendees’ different senses (smell, taste, and sight) to help them think differently about how they design experiences at their organizations. It was all about keeping the whole human front and center. Human-centered, organization-oriented performance design can help our employees build skills, increase adaptability, develop deeper relationships, and ultimately, reach their full potential.
Who Attended
Leaders throughout the Learning & Performance space engaged in EXLEARN 2022. Participants joined from a variety of companies and industries, including Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, Eli Lilly, Fifth Third Bank, Fischer Homes, Kroger, Macy’s, Procter & Gamble, and Sony Pictures.
The Game-Changers
The 2022 speakers (“game-changers”) were next-level. At the end of each session, they provided actionable steps participants could take to achieve better results. Keynote speakers Siri Lindley, Tim Massa, and Dustin Shell talked about The Power of Mindset, Transformation at Scale, and Leadership Practices to Increase Team Security and Trust. TiER1’s Will Thalheimer led a discussion on how his LTEM model equips leaders to improve learning transfer. Kirsten Moorefield shared how her company Cloverleaf is helping organizations “unleash people to do their best work.” TiER1ers Ramsey Ford and Nick Jackman demonstrated how a fresh beginner mindset could be the winning play for solving your next big challenge.
Local Partners
We couldn’t have hosted this experience without help from local partners. The following list of wonderful folks helped make EXLEARN 2022 such an impactful event:
Giving Back
During EXLEARN attendees helped donate $9,125 to The Brighton Center, a Cincinnati-based organization that creates opportunities for individuals and families to reach self-sufficiency through family support services, education, employment, and leadership. Giving back is such an integral part of TiER1’s culture and we’re thankful to have a network that cares about it just as much as we do. To learn more about The Brighton Center, donate, or find volunteer opportunities, you can visit their website here.
EXLEARN is truly a one-of-a-kind experience, but don’t just take our word for it. Here’s what 2022 attendees said:
When is the next EXLEARN?
Save the date! Join us for EXLEARN 2023 this September 27-28 at the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. Enjoy a half-day conference experience on September 27, a full-day conference experience on September 28, and optional workshops on September 29.
