Elizabeth Loutfi-Hipchen

2 weeks ago | chieftalentofficer.co | Elizabeth Loutfi-Hipchen

“An incredibly strong leadership pipeline is the key to organizational success.” Right? That’s the thinking behind the decades-long dominance of leadership development in our approach to talent management. And in most cases the focus on leadership forms the bedrock of a flourishing culture of achievement, commitment, and grit. But are there any downsides? A review of the current talent landscape suggests there are. And focusing on teams might be the antidote to restore balance.

3 weeks ago | chieflearningofficer.com | Elizabeth Loutfi-Hipchen

“An incredibly strong leadership pipeline is the key to organizational success.” Right? That’s the thinking behind the decades-long dominance of leadership development in our approach to talent management. And in most cases the focus on leadership forms the bedrock of a flourishing culture of achievement, commitment, and grit. But are there any downsides? A review of the current talent landscape suggests there are. And focusing on teams might be the antidote to restore balance.

4 weeks ago | chieflearningofficer.com | Elizabeth Loutfi-Hipchen

Professional learning and development leaders now face more training options and tools than ever before. When I started in this industry 13 years ago, most of us relied on either face-to-face live instruction or pre-recorded videos. Then, we slowly started to see the emergence of interactive e-learning modules, basic gamified learning, and simple simulations. But once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, these areas exploded with sophisticated new options for remote learning.

1 month ago | chieflearningofficer.com | Elizabeth Loutfi-Hipchen

In the face of rapid technological and social disruptions, millions of employees struggle to adapt their professional expertise and career trajectories. Many find it challenging to identify meaningful learning pathways and acquire the requisite skills to lead impactful and fulfilling professional lives. In 2022, we wrote about the application of artificial intelligence in corporate skill development.

1 month ago | chieflearningofficer.com | Elizabeth Loutfi-Hipchen

Generative artificial intelligence continues to take the world by storm, with AI investment expected to grow substantially over the next three years. As more organizations invest in generative AI this year and into the future, upskilling the workforce will remain a top priority for business leaders. Today’s workers need to have the right AI skills so they can work most effectively alongside AI and carry out the AI-related strategies organizations are putting forward.