The keys to speaking the language of the C-suite are understanding its needs, building a system to meet those needs and translating learning results into business metrics.

Nearly every learning function is interested in developing high-potential employees. But learning also should consider how to make the organization’s “B” players more effective.

Coronado, Calif., Sept. 25 — Dr. Rebecca L. Ray, Ph.D., MasterCard Worldwide’s vice president and chief learning officer, has been named the 2008 Chief Learning Officer of the Year by Chief Learning Officer magazine.