CLO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

No longer confined to managing training programs leading learning and development teams, today’s CLOs are integral to broader talent management strategies that drive organizational success. Let’s delve into the expanded role of the CLO and how it intersects with talent management.

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CLO Magazine

JUNE 2, 2024

The setback is really about organizations not having a culture that values learning ROI in the first place. In this article, I will delve into best practices for fostering a robust ROI learning culture within organizations. Implement one change at a time. Let’s not wait for change—let’s be the change.

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CLO Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2021

What if you could create an environment that shifted most of that responsibility to the employees? It’s possible if you create a culture of accountability. Therein lies the key to creating a culture of accountability: encouraging individuals to take ownership of their results and the consequences of those results.

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The Performance Improvement Blog

MAY 10, 2012

Should your organization have a CCO and CLO? Paul Hebert argues against organizations appointing a Chief Culture Officer. Hebert writes: …as soon as you codify, quantify and assign responsibility to something it ceases to be everyone’s responsibility…Culture is a defined as a set of shared values, behaviors, norms.

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CLO Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2020

The very real and immediate need to address the technological requirements of forced online work options grabs the attention, but finding IT solutions without addressing the cultural and emotional impact of COVID-19 on your employees is, at best, a half-baked quick fix. Unlike the individualistic culture that drives resistance in the U.S.,

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CLO Magazine

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Change agility is the key to the future success of your organization and team. In essence, an agile organization can adapt swiftly to a circumstance and revert with an almost instantaneous response to changes in markets, competitors, products, services and customers. Change agility is not just a buzzword: it’s a skill!

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CLO Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2021

What if you could create an environment that shifted most of that responsibility to the employees? It’s possible if you create a culture of accountability. Therein lies the key to creating a culture of accountability: encouraging individuals to take ownership of their results and the consequences of those results.

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CLO Magazine

JULY 18, 2021

To bring about lasting change and improve DEI in talent development, it is crucial to reexamine the partnership between CLOs and CDOs in a way that will get the most leverage for both parties while solving real problems for employees. Create a more inclusive environment so every employee feels that they belong.

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CLO Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2023

In this article, we will explore the role of a CLO in harnessing technology to revolutionize L&D initiatives and drive organizational growth. The changing landscape of L&D Gone are the days of traditional classroom-based training as the sole method of employee development.

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CLO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

However, many organizations underestimate its true power in fostering relationships, collaboration, culture and inclusion in the workplace. Group learning can break down long-standing silos, drive culture change, build critical skills and leverage diverse perspectives in decision-making.

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CLO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Operating with intention can also pay dividends with company culture and morale. Given the high popularity of remote and hybrid work models, companies want to see their leaders “actually create a more inclusive environment within their micro-team.” Along with empathy, people want leaders who promote and embody diversity.

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CLO Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2021

Not everyone works in a role (or has a home environment) where that is an option. But other forces are at work — such as automation — that are radically changing the jobs landscape and the skills people require to stay relevant. This does not necessarily mean focusing on rewards, perks and quirky workplace environments.

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CLO Magazine

JULY 22, 2021

to Harvard Business School have announced sweeping initiatives to signal their commitment to increase the number of employees of color, improve institutional culture and belonging, and even work to solve some of the deep problems around racial equity that have plagued not just their own organizations, but also society at large.

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CLO Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Companies around the world are making diversity and inclusion a top priority but few are achieving actionable change within their culture. We are learning that true D&I is an active effort to drive change. This change does not happen overnight and requires a hyperfocus from us all. Jennifer Westropp, Relativity.

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CLO Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2021

When founder and CEO Amir Mansouri started the company in 2014, cultivating culture was easy. There’s a major difference between maintaining a company culture in a small, close-knit startup with five employees and a fast-growing, mature business with 60 employees and counting. Six steps to build the best culture.

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CLO Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The pace of change has become increasingly so, challenging organizations to adapt nimbly or be disrupted by competitors who do. Agile organizations possess a unique set of traits that allow them to respond swiftly to changing market demands, seize emerging opportunities and effectively navigate through uncertainty.

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CLO Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

As automation becomes a steadfast companion and hybrid work models redefine our conception of the workplace, understanding and adapting to these changes is not just an option, but a necessity. The results of McKinsey’s American Opportunity Survey reflect “sweeping changes in the U.S. Instead, they are collaborating with it.

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CLO Magazine

MARCH 31, 2024

Even as technology continues to make our lives easier or better, those same technologies will quickly change the world as we know it. There are social, environmental, political and cultural changes. One outcome of the accelerated pace of technology’s advancement is that it creates an environment of VUCA. What is VUCA?

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CLO Magazine

MARCH 28, 2024

In today’s dynamic work environment, learning leaders or chief learning officers are tasked with navigating the evolving landscape of workplace learning, requiring specialized skills in learning and development to meet the demands of the modern workforce.

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CLO Magazine

MAY 21, 2020

The new decade promises a whole new approach for the speed of change. Organizations are recognizing the need to exist in a state of constant readiness to respond to new information about changing customer requirements, stakeholder expectations, regulation and competition. What’s New in Change Management? That time has passed.

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CLO Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

By embracing this power skills revolution, organizations can drive innovation, navigate complexity and foster inclusive work environments. As the nature of work continues to change at an unprecedented pace, professionals must adapt and continuously improve themselves to remain relevant and competitive. 2014; Hur et al.,

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CLO Magazine

JANUARY 28, 2019

Ultimately, creating inclusive environments that foster diversity comes down to understanding and appreciating individuals as full-fledged people rather than categories, which leads teams to support and fight for equity in ways that combat fatigue. What We Can Learn From Cultural Awareness . Creating Deeper Bonds.

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CLO Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

The New Year often brings with it resolutions — code for habits you are trying to change. The problem is, when everything else is changing around you, there’s a good chance that these old habits no longer apply. We often see this in companies that have a long track record of success in static or slow-changing markets.

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CLO Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

In a corporate context, we can think of agility as the ability of a company to change its ways of doing business quickly and smoothly in response to changes in the business environment. Organizations now need to focus on a culture to build agility and speed-savvy leadership. A low resistance to change.

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CLO Magazine

APRIL 19, 2023

Organizations aim to stay agile while upskilling and reskilling the critical talent needed to take advantage of change. This puts employees at a disadvantage in building an agile, adaptive culture. Deep-rooted cultural differences play a significant role in shaping attitudes toward many of the programs offered by employers.

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CLO Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Kate Feather, senior vice president and head of employee experience and talent development at Lincoln Financial, says they are focused on using employee listening with employee feedback to strengthen their work culture and sense of belonging. “At And to harness the power of our people, we start with listening.

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CLO Magazine

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

However, the newly published “CEMS Guide to Leadership in a Post-COVID-19 World” — which makes recommendations for leaders, educators and professionals post-pandemic — reveals that COVID-19 has yielded a unique opportunity to stop, reflect and learn; to rethink the culture, operations, processes, frameworks and leadership that define us.

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CLO Magazine

JUNE 20, 2023

Regardless of what topics are covered, virtual one-on-one meetings provide the connection and communication that are essential in a hybrid working environment. 2: Create an engaging culture When people no longer come to a physical office space with the company’s name on the building, how do leaders provide a sense of community and belonging?

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CLO Magazine

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This approach allows different legal teams to gain on-the-job experience in a controlled environment, utilizing real information while operating in a lower-stakes setting. By providing new legal professionals with immersive and realistic learning experiences, firms can cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and expertise.

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CLO Magazine

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Is it really possible to shift culture and reinvent large organizations, especially those established for decades? Over the years, I’ve found that one of the biggest obstacles for change lies with our leaders’ fear of losing control. In other words, we need to create an intrapreneurial culture. Louise Kyhl Triolo, Airbus.

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Degreed

APRIL 10, 2020

Leading During Change | April 14, 2020 (Virtual). Join us for a town hall on current market challenges through the eyes of Degreed’s CEO, Chris McCarthy and CLO, Kelly Palmer. Discover how to use your learning strategy to enhance employee engagement and how to align your learning ecosystems with company culture.

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CLO Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The speed of change is overwhelming for many leaders and employees. In addition to the development of technical skills to help companies adopt the latest technology, we need skills throughout organizations that can help people to adapt to change and maximize their growth—coaching skills.

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CLO Magazine

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The past two and a half years have forced organizations to re-imagine learning and development programs that have traditionally centered around in-person work environments. While leading my own organization through these changes, I have found three impactful ways to leverage the opportunities presented by the hybrid workplace.

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CLO Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Simultaneously, they quickly redesigned major training initiatives to ensure uninterrupted learning and growth during a time of unprecedented change. The changes ushered in by COVID-19 impacted the L&D industry in these ways and more. Sharpening crisis and change management skills. Communicating clearly and consistently.

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CLO Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

One notable benefit of mind mapping is its ability to foster a culture of learning and collaboration within organizations. The significance of continuous learning is further underscored by its contribution to fostering a culture of innovation and creativity within the workplace, ultimately driving organizational growth and success.

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CLO Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

Throughout 2022, I will be focusing my columns on looking at proven ways to advance female talent and build inclusive corporate cultures. Initially, I will write about approaches that work in any environment, in-office , remote or hybrid. Key strategies for sustainable changes to corporate culture. Cause for optimism.

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CLO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Ekpedeme “Pamay” Bassey, CLO of The Kraft Heinz Co., Now, after coming on board as CLO for Kraft Heinz in Chicago last December, Bassey is reimagining the company’s approach to corporate learning. One of Bassey’s areas of focus as the company’s CLO is developing the framework for new academies in Ownerversity.

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