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iVentiv Pulse: What are the key priorities for HR executives?

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Building a Skilled Workforce: Embracing and Investing in a Skills-based Future | Simon Gibson, Group Head of L&D, Marks and Spencer

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In a world grappling with unprecedented change and challenges, the importance of building a skilled workforce is high up on the CLO agenda. Recently, we sat down with Simon Gibson, the Group Head of Learning and Development at Marks and Spencer (M&S), to delve into the heart of what defines a skilled workforce, not just for M&S but for the broader business landscape. Read more and watch the full interview here.

AI in L&D: where does your organisation stand?

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful force reshaping industries and revolutionising various aspects of our lives. One of the areas where AI is making a significant impact is Learning and Development (L&D). In this blog, we will explore the nature of AI in Learning and Development initiatives, the key concepts surrounding it, and the challenges L&D leaders are raising when it comes to implementation. Read the full blog here.

Unpacking Unconscious Biases in Leadership Practices | Jen McCartney, Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging, PayPal

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In this interview with Jen McCartney, Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging at PayPal, Jen talked about defining, unpacking and addressing unconscious biases in leadership practices. We asked her about how PayPal have approached the topic of unconscious bias in their workforce, and the importance of managers and leaders in identifying their own unconscious biases. Based on her extensive experience in this area, Jen advises on how to tackle unconscious bias at an organisational level, and reveals the things she would do differently if she were to start her journey over. Read more and watch the full interview here.

iVentiv Celebrates its 250th Event at Visa University, California

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From CEO & Founder Russell Butler’s garage in 2008, to an international series of events today, iVentiv has now been fostering interactive, collaborative spaces for L&D leaders for over 15 years. Our recent 250th Executive Knowledge Exchange at Learning Futures California, held at the scenic Visa University in Foster City, was no exception. Read more about iVentiv's rich event history as well as key takeaways and feedback from it's 250th event in California here.

Novartis, Community, and Wellbeing

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Community is an important value and one worth celebrating, irrespective of its business application. iVentiv has always provided you with a forum in which a real community can grow and genuine connections can be made. For this blog, we spoke to one of iVentiv’s most long-standing friends: Simon Brown, Chief Learning officer at Novartis. Simon has invited the iVentiv community to the Novartis HQ on several occasions to share ideas, learn from one another, and unite around common causes.Community goes well beyond L&D, however, and on this occasion, we wanted to connect with Simon on his commitment to another cause: helping those suffering from Alzheimer's. Read more here.

L&D's Role in Tackling Climate Change

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How can Learning and Development leaders play their part in tackling climate change? Speaking to iVentiv, Evgeny Lukin, Head of Learning and Development at JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle), shared some of the steps that he and his team have taken in partnership with the business to help reduce the company’s carbon footprint and that of its clients. Watch the full interview and read more here.

Learning and Change at ASML | Laureen Rwatirera and Ronald Plantinga

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In the midst of big change, chip shortages, and a rapidly growing workforce, Laureen Rwatirera (Chief Learning Officer) and Ronald Plantinga (Senior Change Manager, Learning & Knowledge Management) spoke to iVentiv’s Richard Parfitt about what ASML’s L&D team are doing to develop their workforce’s adaptability and competence. Over the last few years, ASML’s workforce has grown rapidly, from 14,000 in 2014 to over 40,000 today. In this video, dive into conversations with key change makers at the ‘most important company you’ve never heard of’. Learn about the company’s change management mindset, hear about their crucial innovations for continued growth, leadership development initiatives, and key tips for navigating a dynamic and ever-growing industry landscape. Watch the full interview and read more here.

What are the priorities for Chief Learning and Talent Officers in 2023 so far?

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At the end of 2022, the iVentiv Pulse tracking report showed that leadership development was the single biggest priority for Global Heads of Learning and Talent. The report draws on questionnaires sent to Chief Learning Officers and Heads of Talent Management, where participants were asked to identify their key goals and challenges. In this blog, we ask how much that has changed so far in 2023 and look at the key themes shaping the world of L&D and Talent Management. Read more here.

Lessons for Talent and Leadership from Sport

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In an iVentiv exclusive talk with Deniz Kayadelen, Head of Talent Management Consulting at EY, and Piers Martin, Head of Leadership and Academy Workforce Development at The Premier League, Marketing Manager Richard Parfitt asks: what lessons can Learning and Talent functions learn from sport? Here, we delve into topics such as DEI, resilience, psychology, and wellbeing initiatives that are crucial factors in developing strong leaders. We also talk about the receptiveness of leaders in HR to adopt ideas from sport psychology, and which sports personality would make the best leader in business. Watch the full interview and read more here.

Why are Chief Learning Officers obsessed with ROI and what are they doing about it?

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The challenge of demonstrating the business value and ROI of L&D teams is a persistent issue for many companies. Despite the potential for learning to make a significant contribution to the business, it can be difficult to convince CEOs and other senior leaders of its value. In this blog, we will explore the key questions that CLOs are asking when it comes to demonstrating the business value and ROI of their L&D teams and outline some of the solutions organisations have tried so far to evaluate their effectiveness. Read more here

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