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October 28, 2024 | Day 1 Agenda
8:00AM
Registration and Breakfast
8:50AM
Chairman’s Welcome
9:00AM
Opening Keynote Presentation: Growing Out of This World Leaders: Lessons from NASA
Drawing on nearly 30 years of experience in NASA, Brady will focus on lessons learned in Growing Out of This World Leaders that can be applied to organizations of all structures and sizes. This presentation is perfect for senior leaders, learning and development professionals, and anyone interested in fostering a thriving leadership pipeline within their organization. In this session, you will learn tips and tools for:
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Succession Planning: Discover a proven framework for developing future leaders within your organization, ensuring a smooth transition and continued success
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The 70/20/10 Model in Action: Learn how to leverage this powerful model for leadership development, focusing on 70% on-the-job experience, 20% coaching and mentoring, and 10% formal training
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Building Inclusive Leadership: Gain practical strategies for fostering an inclusive leadership environment that empowers and values diverse perspectives.
9:30AM
Panel Discussion: Bridging the Skills Gap: Developing and Adapting Learning and Development Programs for Critical Roles
The ever-evolving business landscape creates a constant demand for new skills and capabilities. This presentation explores practical strategies for adapting your learning and development programs to ensure your organization has a ready pool of qualified individuals to fill critical roles.
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Assessing current and future skill needs to identify critical gaps
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Designing effective training programs that bridge identified skill gaps for specific roles
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Managing the ever evolving tech landscape – how does this impact skills development
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Creating structured programs to identify and cultivate high-potential employees within your organization
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Attracting and retaining top talent by demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and growth
Moderator:
Derrick Barton, CEO, Center for Talent Solutions
Speakers:
Christina Carlino Poirier, Senior Director, Learning Events, Data, and Technology, Anywhere
Maurice P. Rondeau, SVP Learning & Development, WinnCompanies
Sunil Asija, Director of Human Resources, Oakland County
Jennifer Fairbanks, VP, Platform Solutions, Delivery Central Services – Learning and Development, Goldman Sachs Bank
10:00AM
Cracking the Code to a Powerful Development Experience
How to get 98% of Leaders, Managers, and Individuals to not just “learn” but go “DO” to deliver organization results.
In the session, see how 71,643 people cracked-the-code to what it takes to deliver sustainable performance.
- ONE: Build development around YOUnique Drivers.
- TWO: Equip to GO-DO, not just know, learn, or understand.
- THREE: Make development “High Tech” and “High Touch.”
- FOUR: Crank up “Accountability” to ensure all make-time to perform.
10:30AM
Morning Coffee and Networking
11:00AM
Leading with Care: A Blended Training Program for Remote People Leaders
Join Us for an Inspiring Session on “Leading with Care”. Discover our groundbreaking remote training program, “Leading with Care,” designed to empower people leaders with essential skills and resources. This innovative initiative is the result of a strategic partnership between Curriculum Development, Multimedia, and Learning & Development teams, aiming to redefine remote leadership through a blended training model. It represents a significant leap in leadership development, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge AI technology with creative storytelling.
The session will showcase innovative methods used to produce these interactive modules, such as AI-generated imagery and green screen wizardry. Join us to explore how “Leading with Care” nurtures today’s leaders for the challenges of tomorrow, making remote leadership not just effective, but extraordinary.
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Interactive eLearning Modules: Engaging and informative modules allow leaders to learn at their own pace, ensuring retention and practical application
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Resource-Rich SharePoint Site: Access a dedicated site with just-in-time resources, including team-building activity guides, communication templates, and leadership tips
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Live Sessions: Dynamic real-time interactions provide peer learning and expert guidance
Speakers:
Brandi Yates, AVP of Learning & Development, Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA)
Zoaib Mirza, AVP, Curriculum, Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA)
11:30AM
Innovative Strategies for Engaging Learning: From Gamification to Interactive Content, and Personalized Learning Paths
This session is designed to address the challenge of continuously innovating and enhancing learning programs. It aims to equip learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to maintain engagement and deliver top value in their learning journey.
The course will delve into the following key areas:
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Understanding the Learner: Gain a deep understanding of the unique characteristics and needs of learners.
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Innovation in Learning: Explore the latest trends and technologies in education, and how they can be applied to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
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Engagement Strategies: Learn about proven strategies and techniques for maintaining learner engagement, including gamification, interactive content, and personalized learning paths.
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Measuring Success: Understand how to measure the success of a learning program, including tracking engagement, knowledge retention, and the application of learned skills
Speaker:
Christina Carlino Poirier, Senior Director, Learning Events, Data, and Technology, Anywhere
12:00PM
Considerations For Building Inclusive Learning and Development Models
Learning and development are critical to active employee engagement, and the success of employees, as well as the health and growth of the organization. Knowing this, are we taking time to incorporate inclusive, equitable, and accessible strategies before and during training development, while developing our training marketing and communication strategies, and gleaning feedback from quantitative and qualitative data to develop targeted training modules. This session will discuss:
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Different learning styles and how to tailor training materials accordingly
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Inclusive, equitable, and accessible considerations for in person and web-based training; and how to utilize these strategies successfully.
SPEAKER:
Cassondra Searight, Deputy Director of Strategy and Policy, US Department of Agriculture
12:30PM
Networking Luncheon
1:30PM
Ignite and Inspire: Building a Culture of Continuous Learning for Engaged Employees
Engaged employees who are constantly learning are more productive, adaptable, and innovative. But how does the theory translate into a reality in today’s busy environment? This presentation will evaluate practical strategies to cultivate a thriving learning environment that fuels employee engagement.
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Spearheading a culture of continuous learning fosters a sense of purpose, growth and development: what are the key foundations?
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Practical ways to adapt your team to new technologies and market trends to create a space for innovation
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Exploring evidence-based strategies for creating engaging and impactful learning experiences tailored to your employees’ needs
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Leveraging the latest learning technologies to create accessible and dynamic learning
Speaker:
Sunil Asija, Director of Human Resources, Oakland County
2:00PM
Inclusion in Action: Tips to Increase Accessibility in Learning
This presentation will enable attendees to further their understanding of the significance of inclusive learning environments and become familiarized with applicable U.S. laws related to accessibility. It is an opportunity to learn practical strategies for designing inclusive instructional materials
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An introduction to Inclusive Learning
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Defining inclusive learning environments
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Importance and benefits of inclusivity in education
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Challenges and barriers to inclusivity
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An overview of US Laws and Accessibility
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Insight into relevant laws, including:
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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Practical Strategies for Inclusive Design
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Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles
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Guidelines for accessible content and materials:
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Text and images
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Audio and video
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Interactive elements
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Designing for diverse learners: considering different learning styles, cultural backgrounds, and abilities
SPEAKER:
Erika Bialek, Director of Learning & Development, EisnerAmper LLP
2:45PM
Afternoon Networking Break
3:30PM
Interactive Discussions
Interactive Discussion One: Microlearning methodologies that work
Interactive Discussion Two: Developing tomorrow’s leaders today
Interactive Discussion Three: Learning and development strategies for a remote workforce
4:15PM
Chairman’s Closing Summary
4:30PM
End of Main Conference Day One
October 29, 2024 | Day 2 Agenda
8:00AM
Registration and Breakfast
8:50AM
Chairman’s Welcome
9:00AM
Case Study: Building 10,000 Future Skills: Lessons Learned from an World-Class Learning Journey
The demand for skilled employees is on the verge of outstripping supply – sometimes even beyond. When skill scarcity makes hiring a challenge, up and re-skilling are an obvious solution. Yet companies are struggling to find the formula that makes learning a success.
At T-Systems, skilling is a key tool for developing – and retaining – its workforce. Klaus Scheile, responsible for Learning & Development at T-Systems shares key insights in how the learning time at T-Systems doubled and identifies pitfalls and solutions to successful (re)skilling.
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Exploring effective strategies for identifying skill gaps and designing targeted training programs
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Leveraging cutting-edge learning technologies: how to utilize AI, microlearning, and other innovative tools to optimize learning experiences
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Developing strategies to cultivate a growth mindset and encourage self-directed learning among your employees
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Effective methods for evaluating the success of reskilling and upskilling programs
Speakers:
Klaus Scheile, VP Learning & Development, T-Systems
9:30AM
Reframe Imposter Syndrome Through Self-Directed Learning: A Skills-Based Approach
In this interactive presentation, participants will explore strategies for reframing imposter syndrome using self-directed learning habits combined with psychological safety practices and emotional intelligence elements. Discover how these strategies can be operationalized to strengthen professional identity for continued learning, growth, and productivity, and contribute to a renewed sense of purpose and belonging for your employees and leaders.
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Explore how Imposter Syndrome presents itself in the workplace
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Discuss experiences of Imposter Syndrome in the workplace and the impact on workplace learning and change
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Discover how to leverage self-directed learning to reframe imposter syndrome as learning opportunities
10:00AM
Development Networking
In this session, participants will have the opportunity to discuss the most cutting-edge learning and development issues in small groups.
10:30AM
Morning Coffee and Networking
11:00AM
Beginner’s Guide to Irrefutable Program Impact
In this session you will receive practical and immediately actionable models to connect your learning programs to your organization’s core values and/or performance management rating tools to create trackable metrics based on already existing data.In this presentation, you will learn:
- How to design the growth model strategy
- What the model looks like for an individual contributor
- How to scale the model for use across the organization
- The best way to determine development conversations based upon your learning scale
- Effective ways to locate gaps within the learning population using the data gathered
11:30AM
Winning Ways to Develop Leadership Skills for the Modern Workplace
In this session you will receive practical and immediately actionable models to connect your learning programs to your organization’s core values and/or performance management rating tools to create trackable metrics based on already existing data. In this presentation, you will learn:
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How to design the growth model strategy
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What the model looks like for an individual contributor
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How to scale the model for use across the organization
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The best way to determine development conversations based upon your learning scale
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Effective ways to locate gaps within the learning population using the data gathered
Speaker:
Lucas Stidham, Senior Director of Learning and Development, Living Spaces
