{"id":27059,"date":"2020-10-12T14:28:55","date_gmt":"2020-10-12T14:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brandonhall.com\/blogs\/?p=27059"},"modified":"2023-05-11T19:40:35","modified_gmt":"2023-05-11T19:40:35","slug":"brandon-hall-group-research-highlights-sept-28-oct-9-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brandonhall.com\/brandon-hall-group-research-highlights-sept-28-oct-9-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Brandon Hall Group Research Highlights, Sept. 28-Oct. 9, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/ex6jpoo4khr.exactdn.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/43046.jpg?strip=all\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ex6jpoo4khr.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/43046.jpg?strip=all 1000w, https:\/\/ex6jpoo4khr.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/43046-300x200.jpg?strip=all 300w, https:\/\/ex6jpoo4khr.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/43046-768x512.jpg?strip=all 768w, https:\/\/ex6jpoo4khr.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/43046.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=200 200w, https:\/\/ex6jpoo4khr.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/43046.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=400 400w, https:\/\/ex6jpoo4khr.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/43046.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=600 600w, https:\/\/ex6jpoo4khr.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/43046.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=450 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The launch of the Certified Learning Strategist program, together with frequent learning webinars and new case studies on learning and leadership development illustrates the depth and breadth of Brandon Hall Group\u2019s expertise in learning and development.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Highlights<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/membership.brandonhall.com\/blog\/hcmx-radio-157-introducing-the-certified-learning-strategist-program\/\">HCMx Radio 157: Introducing the Certified Learning Strategist Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This certification program draws on 27 years of research and advisory experience of Brandon Hall Group. The 24 professional competencies feature real-world scenarios and the program focuses heavily on applied learning aimed at making every learning professional a strategist who helps drive business results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/membership.brandonhall.com\/blog\/getting-the-right-digital-blend-to-accelerate-your-organizations-leadership-capacities-webinar\/\">Getting the Right Digital Blend to Accelerate Your Organization\u2019s Leadership Capacities<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Organizations face a rapidly increasing need to develop higher-order human-centered capabilities and capacities, such as leadership and managerial abilities, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, and creative and innovative aptitudes. Join Brandon Hall Group Principal Learning Analyst David Wentworth and Erik Williams of MDA Leadership as they reveal a playbook of best practices for blended learning that will effectively take your organization into and through the uncertain present and future.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/8792617875444257295?source=BHG+Website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Other Published Research<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ServiceSource Uses COVID-19 to Accelerate Employee-Centric Initiatives (Research Note)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ServiceSource International is a provider of customer and revenue lifecycle solutions that power enterprise revenue relationships, partnering with B2B technology and technology-enabled companies. ServiceSource already had an aggressive plan to improve several human capital management initiatives in 2020 and beyond, including learning, performance management and onboarding. Rather than postpone their initiatives after the pandemic hit, as many companies did, leaders opted to push forward \u2013 quickly.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Driving Individual and Organizational Resilience Through Self-Awareness (Webinar)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no denying that we are navigating through a period of extreme hardship. In workplaces, however, organizations get high marks for inclusive leadership according to new Brandon Hall Group research. The key now is for organizations to continue to do in the long-term what they started during a crisis. This webinar, sponsored by Skillsoft and Cornerstone OnDemand, features Brandon Hall Group\u2019s Rachel Cooke and Elisa Vincent, VP of Global Talent Enablement at Skillsoft, discussing strategies and lessons learned in building individual and organizational resilience through self-awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learning: Your Secret Weapon to Skyrocketing Sales Performance (Webinar)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>L&amp;D programs can be a challenge for sales teams. Sales pros can\u2019t be spending large amounts of time attending classes or taking courses, but they do need to always be informed on the latest product news and sales tips. Rethinking learning technology with an eye on sales enablement can help organizations develop agile, highly effective sales teams. This webinar features David Wentworth, Principal Analyst with Brandon Hall Group, and Nick Thomas, Sales Enablement Manager at Docebo,&nbsp;examining how learning tech can deliver experiences tailored to sales professionals and designed for performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brandon Hall Group Publishes 2020 Award-Winning Case Studies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each year, global organizations that have won Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards share their case studies through publication. This allows Brandon Hall Group members to benefit from their experiences and leading practices. Here is a list of the award-winning organizations whose case studies have been published over the past two weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Learning &amp; Development<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Akamai Technologies (USA)<\/li><li>Bank of Montreal Financial Group (Canada)<\/li><li>Creative World School (USA)<\/li><li>County of San Diego (USA)<\/li><li>Dell (USA)<\/li><li>HP (USA)<\/li><li>Jenzabar (USA)<\/li><li>Mercer (USA)<\/li><li>Miele (Germany)<\/li><li>Nestle (Switzerland)<\/li><li>Northwestern Mutual (USA)<\/li><li>Take 5 Oil Change (USA)<\/li><li>Verizon (USA<\/li><li>Western &amp; Southern Financial Group&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(USA)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Talent Management<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take 5 Oil (USA)&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Leadership Development<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>TheFork, A Tripadvisor Company (USA)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Talent Acquisition<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cardinal Health (USA)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>L&amp;T Technology Services (India)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upcoming Webinars<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, Oct. 15: Everything has Changed. Has Your Learning Strategy?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A decade\u2019s worth of change has taken place in the past 6 months, radically changing how teams learn, train and collaborate \u2014 and the landscape will continue to shift in the year to come. As you plan your learning and enablement solutions for 2021, what are the major new challenges you need to account for? And how will you ensure you have the right tools in place to achieve success? Join&nbsp;Brandon Hall Group Principal Analyst David Wentworth and&nbsp;Allego Product Marketing Manager Jake Miller, Sr. as they discuss how and why approaches that may have worked before won\u2019t work now and look at examples of companies that successfully made the transition.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/2004627810140027149?source=BHG+Website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tuesday, Oct. 20: Upskilling in Times of Change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a result of the coronavirus, many organizations are getting more creative with upskilling and learning. Providing learning in the flow of work means personalization, performance support and more engaged employees, which leads to improved productivity. But how do you deliver on these promises \u2014 and what does that look like at a large organization? Join Brandon Hall Group Principal Analyst David Wentworth and PepsiCo OD Manager Cristina Rivera as they explore strategies around bringing learning into the flow of work, showcasing how PepisCo is providing a modern, personalized learning experience. Register&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/4671835211647931917?source=BHG+Website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, Oct. 22: Slash Your Learning Costs with Digital Supplier Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, 80% of a typical learning budget is strategically managed by controlled-spend processes, but the remaining 20% goes largely unmanaged. In times of rapid change and economic uncertainly, learning leaders are eager to control unmanaged spend anywhere they can. Learn how to move your company quickly to reduce unmanaged rogue spend and increase ROI through supplier management strategic sourcing tools that optimize and manage economies of scale. Join Brandon Hall Group Principal Analyst David Wentworth and Conduent Learning Services\u2019 Learning Offering Director David Rivas and Learning Offering Manager Bogdan Robu as they uncover spend control innovations and mechanics related to Supplier Management Strategic Sourcing tools with use cases in contracting, vendor onboarding, bill payment and ordering. Register&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/4335180144254198287?source=BHG+Website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, Oct. 29: A Missed Opportunity in DE&amp;I Strategies: Utilizing Your Talent Management Solution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeToo continue to highlight ongoing racial and gender inequality, employers grapple with how they can quickly react and achieve cultural change around diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&amp;I). With employees and consumers demanding more, DE&amp;I must become a top priority for organizations across the globe. Join Cornerstone and Brandon Hall Group SVP and Principal HCM Analyst Claude Werder for an eye-opening discussion about how your talent management technology can help narrow the gap between the intent of inclusion and diversity and the actual impact that initiatives are having now. Register&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/register.gotowebinar.com\/register\/4105359124195858188?source=Website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Brandon Hall Group Featured on\u00a0<em>Training<\/em>\u00a0website: <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingmag.com\/technology-driver-career-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Technology as a Driver of Career Development<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><em>By Claude Werder, Brandon Hall Group<\/em> As stay-at-home orders are eased and lifted, organizations must continue to leverage their learning technology to provide employees with compelling blended learning experiences in the flow of work that link directly to competency and skill development and career growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Research in the Field<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Creating a Learning Strategy that Drives Performance 2020&nbsp;<\/strong>Take the survey&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.net\/r\/8R7PPMG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>The Impact of Leadership Development 2020&nbsp;<\/strong>Take the survey&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.net\/r\/GWP935Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>2020 Diversity &amp; Inclusion Study, Part 2:&nbsp;<\/strong>Take the survey&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.net\/r\/JRRJG6W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>HCM\u2019s Role in Recovering from COVID-19.<\/strong>&nbsp;Take the survey&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.research.net\/r\/XCPJ2TB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>F<strong>or information on Brandon Hall Group\u2019s research and how we can assist your organization, please visit\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/brandonhall.com\/\">www.brandonhall.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brandonhall.com\/membership.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Become a Brandon Hall Group member!<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>We are a human capital management research and advisory firm with more than 10,000 clients globally. For over 25 years, we have been delivering research-based solutions that empower excellence in organizations around the world. Our vision is to inspire a better workplace experience. Becoming a Brandon Hall Group member means our team joins your team. 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Mike held leadership and executive positions for the majority of his career, at which he was responsible for steering sales and marketing teams to drive results and profitability. His background includes more than 15 years of experience in sales, marketing, management, and operations in the research, consulting, software and technology industries. Mike has extensive experience in sales, marketing and management having worked for several early high-growth emerging businesses and has implemented technology systems to support various critical sales, finance, marketing and client service functions. He is especially skilled in organizing the sales and service strategy to fully support a company's growth strategy. The concept of growth was an absolute to Mike and a motivator in starting AC Growth, in order to help organizations achieve research driven results. 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