Pre-Conference Workshops, Team Builder & Academy: Monday, April 14, 2025


Workshop Registration

7:30 am - 7:45 am Workshop Registration

Breakfast

7:45 am - 8:30 am Breakfast

Morning Workshop

8:30 am - 11:00 am Maximizing the Impact of Learning Through Long-Term Metrics

Measuring learning effectiveness goes beyond immediate feedback, requiring robust tools and strategies to assess long-term impact. While metrics like engagement surveys, course completion rates, and analytics provide valuable insights, they often fall short in connecting training outcomes with sustained organizational growth. This session will examine:  

  • Advanced learning measurement techniques that enable long-term tracking of training effectiveness  
  • Key strategies for collecting the right data to inform growth, including how to link learning outcomes with employee retention, promotions, and broader business success  
  • Best practices for analyzing large datasets over extended timeframes to ensure continued learning impact and alignment with organizational goals 

10:30 am - 12:45 pm Fostering an Agile Learning Organization

Constant societal change has dramatically reshaped the workplace, pushing organizations to become more adaptable and agile. To remain competitive and resilient in today’s fast-paced environment, companies need to embrace continuous learning and rapid skill development. This panel session will explore how to: 

  • Build and maintain organizational resilience during periods of global disruption 
  • Cultivate a workforce that is ready for change through strategic upskilling and reskilling efforts 
  • Attract and retain top talent by creating learning experiences that are responsive to evolving societal and technological trends 

Lunch

11:15 am - 12:00 pm Lunch

Team Builder Workshop

1:20 pm - 3:05 pm Cultivating a Coaching Culture Across Your Organization

In addition to structured learning programs and courses, the social and collaborative elements of learning play a critical role in employee development. Mentoring and coaching are becoming increasingly important, especially for early and mid-career professionals who expect ongoing guidance and support from their employers. This session will focus on:  

   

  • Developing inclusive and accessible coaching and mentoring initiatives that cater to a diverse workforce  
  • Addressing the challenges and barriers organizations may face when launching or improving coaching and mentoring programs  
  • Creating meaningful engagement through coaching relationships that foster employee growth, development, and long-term career success 

Collaboration & Communication Workshop

3:20 pm - 5:05 pm Fostering Highly Collaborative Workspaces

The importance of collaboration cannot be overstated. Collaboration promotes cross-disciplinary cooperation, enhanced communication, knowledge sharing, innovation, and more. It acts as the engine that propels the organization forward. Join this session to discuss, share, and collaborate on:  

  • Creating a culture that encourages knowledge sharing and fosters innovation  
  • Harnessing digital tools to facilitate seamless communication and information sharing
  • Strategies for designing physical and virtual workspaces that enhance collaboration