What a pleasure to attend the L&D symposium in the picturesque Hunter Valley, a real highlight of the year so far. The event was a remarkable gathering of industry leaders, filled with insightful sessions and inspiring conversations. I am delighted to share some of the main dishes to remember and precious information from this enriching experience.
Align learning with the commercial strategy
One of the out -of -competition sessions was Kaitlyn Massey de Sanofi to discuss how learning strategies must be aligned closely with commercial objectives. His accent on the transition to an organization based on skills really hit the sensitive string. This approach is not only a trend – it is essential to create a measurable impact on the rapidly evolving workplace today. Delighted to see other learning leaders motivated to continue their work in this area.
The power of narration and influence
Christine and James de Peeplcoach, as well as their customers, delivered authentic stories that highlighted the challenges and successes of the real world. Arun Pradhan d'Anz also explored this by simplifying the hero's journey in organizational narration and unpacking the policy of influence. These sessions reminded me of how vital the narration is in the conduct of change and commitment.
Confidence and AI: an alarm clock
The Ian des Uts shared revealing research revealing that only 36% of Australians trust the AI ​​than they fear – the lowest countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This statistic triggered my curiosity and we had some discussions on the animated AI over the 2 days. We must strengthen trust by transparency and education if AI must be adopted effectively in workplaces.
Performance advice: from word to fashion to impact
A round table led by Deepti presented Ryan Tracy of Optus, Ravina Bhatia de Merivale, Anthea Pieing by Asahi Beverages, and Mindy Rice de TPG, which stressed how the performance council has evolved. The objective is no longer on brand change but on the supply of real results that stimulate organizational success. This change challenges us to think differently about our role as learning professionals.
L&D practitioners to the test of the future
Andy Chevis de Liw presented the “3C” framework to focus on what we want to achieve and why. Amanda Ashby of Oricon facilitated a World Cafe session which sparked deep conversations on measurement, evaluation and innovation. Their ideas highlighted the importance of continuous learning for those of us who shape the development of the workplace.
A personal highest point: the impact of the coach M
One of the most humiliating moments was to hear first of all about the positive impact that the work of the coach had on individuals and organizations. It was incredibly rewarding to see the positive results and the joy that the transfer of learning brings to others. And I felt very lucky to have so much cries of the scene!
The L&D symposium was not only inspiring but also full of practical ideas. I am delighted to apply and of course transform my learning into action! Looking forward to continuing the conversations with those I met and that I shared during the 2 days. A big thank you to Ashton Media for organizing such a precious event. I look forward to the gathering of next year!
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