Joy W. Hunter Dean and Chief Learning Officer Department of Veterans Affairs Learning University As Dean of the Department of Veterans Affairs Learning University (VALU), Joy W. Hunter is responsible for the training and career path development of more than 220,000 employees at 1,300 locations. Today, the department is experiencing unusual challenges resulting from an…
Jane Dowd Chief Learning Officer Evanston Northwestern Healthcare As head of learning and development, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Chief Learning Officer Jane Dowd played a major role in changing the record-keeping arrangement for the organization from a disjointed, paper-based collection of files to an integrated and quick electronic system to improve customer service. During the implementation…
We’re living in a society that appreciates individual and team performance, and we’re living in a society that has determined numerous avenues to honor achievement. From rookie athletes to veteran movie stars, from educators to entrepreneurs, there’s an awards program to stand up and take notice of success. Why should our industry be any different?…
Education is important to the organization’s advancement, but the CLO must go beyond learning offerings to ensure education is designed to improve individual and organizational performance.
Despite learning delivery advances, most organizations still follow a traditional learning model. As a result, information is not always available at the time of need. Technology solutions offer anytime education.
Built principally through acquisitions, Cornerstone Propane had a diverse workforce with a wide range of philosophies. Perceptual styles training helped establish a common thread of understanding and purpose.
The Boardroom Imperative provide a quick yet comprehensive guide on getting up to speed on corporate learning. It answers the ten key questions the Board should be asking, with explanations and recommendations. It is addressed primarily to Boards and seni
Southern Nuclear Operating Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Atlanta, Ga.-based Southern Company, provides about 20 percent of the electrical power consumed in the states of Alabama and Georgia, which have a combined population of more than 13 million people, and also supplies energy to customers in Florida and Mississippi. Roughly 3,500 employees working…
Organizations are increasingly calling for more innovation, creating unique learning challenges. The CLO can help ensure that the education offered supports the business and drives innovation forward.
Hewlett-Packard focuses on innovation, which has helped the company weather market challenges and close the biggest technology company merger in history. Here’s how HP ensures ongoing workforce development.


