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📅 Upcoming Learning Opportunities:
ATD 2025 International Conference & EXPO (May 18–21, 2025, Washington) Explore the future of talent development, AI in learning, and organizational agility. → Learn more
CLO Exchange: L&D for the Future of Work (June 8-10, 2025, Boston) A peer-led think tank for senior L&D leaders. → Request an invite
📚 Quick Reads Our Network is Sharing:
The Hidden Costs of Leadership Cultures — this article explores how traditional leadership paradigms may be holding your organization back, and what to do about it. → Read article
🎧 Podcast: Why Understanding Learner Pain Points Is Key to L&D Success Dasha Crosby (US Bank) shares how understanding the learner experience drives lasting results — not just metrics. → Listen here
📖 Blog: From Training to Performance: How to Build an L&D Strategy That Drives Business Impact Award-winning programs still fall short when they aren’t tied to what leadership actually values. Here’s how to bridge that gap. → Read the blog
🎮 New Playbook: Serious Games in Enterprise L&D — A Four-Step Integration Guide If you're exploring how to future-proof your L&D investments, this is your blueprint. → Learn more
“It’s not just metrics; it’s about showing the human impact.” — Dasha Crosby, Learning Director at US Bank
From her early days in the mortgage industry to now leading L&D at scale, Dasha shares why listening to learners, aligning with business outcomes, and leaning into new tools like AI is how she drives real change. Expect insights on:
✔️ Understanding why learners feel stuck—not just what they say ✔️ Communicating value in a way every stakeholder understands ✔️ Treating learning as a team sport, not a solo act ✔️ Using data to tell stories, not just prove points ✔️ Making learning accessible from day one ✔️ Embracing AI and VR to free up humans for human work
Discussion Starters:
Are your learning KPIs human-centered or business-centered — or both?
What’s the most surprising learner pain point your team has uncovered recently?
