CLO Symposium Spring 2020

The #1 Conference the Learning and Development Professionals

How USA TODAY NETWORK Creates Personalized Learning Journeys

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  • Session location: TBD
    Day 1: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

    • Description

    When your workforce is spread across 100-plus locations across the country and beyond, effectively delivering impactful learning experiences can seem like a daunting challenge. That's why it was critical for USA Today Network to implement a world-class talent development solution that would help the organization achieve four key business goals:  

    1. Provide an asynchronous learning experience to new hires and existing employees. 
    2. Offer custom learning journeys based on the needs of different sales channels. 
    3. Improve direct reporting capabilities for both administrators and leadership. 
    4. Migrate content from multiple systems into one easy-to-use system. 

    Do any of these goals sound similar to your organization's aspirations? Join us for this presentation to see how USA Today Network customized learning journeys to meet the needs of individual learners and the business. 

    Learning Objectives: 

    • Insights into the value of partnering learners with an onboarding coach to guide them to success. 
    • Instructions on how to integrate formal and informal learning content. 
    • Guidelines on tracking use and measuring the value of your learning investments. 

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