PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Chief Learning Officer Symposium Looks at
Changing World of Corporate Learning
Leaders from international learning community to explore
continuing evolution of enterprise education
Chicago, Aug. 19, 2014— The evolving state of enterprise education will be the central focus of Chief Learning Officer magazine’s Fall 2014 Symposium, slated for Oct. 6-8 at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, California. Hundreds of chief learning officers and talent development leaders from around the world will convene at the Symposium to explore the technological, business, economic and cultural forces that are causing a fundamental rethinking of the mission and role of the corporate learning function.
According to Mike Prokopeak, editor-in-chief of Human Capital Media, which publishes the magazine, the learning and development function at nearly every organization is undergoing steady and significant change.
“Emerging technologies, evolving discoveries in human psychology, advances in data analytics, new business models, growing workplace diversity — all these forces affect the design, delivery and ultimate impact of workplace development,” Prokopeak said. “This dynamic state means L&D leaders have to look outward to what’s happening in the world, as well as inward, if they want to make sure their learning organizations are building today’s skills but also driving competitive advantage for tomorrow.”
Taking a cue from the conference theme, “Exploring New Approaches for Learning,”Prokopeak and the magazine’s editorial staff have put together a unique program that melds creative thought leadership from outside the learning community with a wide range of practical workshops, panel discussions, presentations from innovative learning practitioners and plentiful networking.
One new feature is an optional Pre-Conference Innovation Workshop for L&D practitioners, sponsored by University of Phoenix. This inaugural session will focus on how to turn personal and organizational innovation into a sharper competitive edge.
The Fall 2014 Symposium also will be preceded by a special dinner on Sunday, Oct. 5, honoring the winners of the 2014 Chief Learning Officer Learning In Practice awards, one of the most coveted honors in the learning field. More than 60 L&D practitioners and vendors who have demonstrated excellence in the formation and delivery of employee development programs will be recognized during the celebration. Highlights include a keynote address by the 2013 CLO of the Year, Rob Lauber, former vice president of Yum! University at Yum! Brands Inc., plus an after-party with live entertainment.
Attendees at the Fall 2014 Symposium can earn HR Certification Institute continuing education credits, as well as points toward recertifying as Certified Performance Technologists. For more information and to register for the Fall 2014 CLO Symposium, go to closymposium.com/fall.
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