Leading Learning
The Community for Learning Leaders
Virtual events should be an important topic for all learning businesses seeking to expand their reach and connect with learners. But many organizations haven’t added virtual events to their list of educational offerings simply because they aren’t quite sure how to go about planning and implementing them. Arianna Rehak, who runs AssociationSuccess.org, an organization aimed …
Carol Hodes (right) and Diane Simmons (left) have a lot in common. Specifically, they are both veterans of the learning business and they are both entering a new phase in their lives—retirement. Carol recently retired from NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement where she was serving as the executive director of knowledge management. And Diane, …
Capacity and leadership are two of the five domains around which we built the Learning Business Maturity Model. In our experience, capacity—the human resources and technology that can be put against devising and executing a strategy—is an area critical to the success of a learning and education business. In our experience too, capacity is an …
As current chief learning officer (CLO) at the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), Jim Young describes himself as chief strategist—the owner of the vision for change at the organization. He also views learning as a “timeless imperative” and, in his role, is focused on choice architecture because he knows the powerful impact this …
As executive vice president of the Education Division at the American Chemical Society (ACS), LaTrease Garrison has the unique opportunity to oversee both professional development and education. Recently celebrating her 25-year anniversary at ACS, LaTrease has a wealth of knowledge, not only in the world of chemistry, but also in the worlds of learning and development. In …
JP Guilbault, president of Community Brands—the company recently formed to unite a number of major brands in the association space, including YourMembership, Abila, Aptify, and Nimble User— has played a leading role in some major changes in the nonprofit technology market. He is a leader in both innovation and transformation and has valuable insights for how …
As members of our Leading Learning community, it probably goes without saying that we’re all interested in, and recognize the important relationship between, leadership and learning. And this week’s guest on the podcast has spent almost two and half decades working with organizations in both of these areas to help them reach their full potential. …
Lifelong learning is the imperative of our age and those who lead learning in their fields will lead their fields. As part of our continued efforts to help others lead change in our industry, we thought it appropriate to create a manifesto for organizations in the business of lifelong learning – and this is the …
It’s been a while since our last association CEO interview so this week we continue with the series as Jeff interviews Rich Phaneuf, CEO and Executive Director of the Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC). Even though Rich has only been with AENC for less than six months, his passion and innovation are already making a big …
We live in a world of great transformation – and because of advancements in technology – we are experiencing this transformation at an accelerating rate. But how are organizations coping with this change and what role do their boards play in ensuring they are prepared to handle what’s next? Jeff De Cagna, a widely respected …
What is a learning business and what does it mean if you recognize yourself as a learning business professional? Understanding the answers to these questions can actually help guide you towards acquiring the necessary skills, mindset, and knowledge to help catapult both you – and your organization – to an elevated level of success. In …
It’s true that social media has greatly impacted the way organizations do business from a marketing and communications perspective. But what’s perhaps even more important – and likely overlooked – is the potential impact social media can have on how we lead and manage our organizations. Maddie Grant, co-author of Humanize and When Millennials Take Over, is …
