Episode description

Transitioning to a senior leadership position can be hugely challenging as experienced managers enter unchartered terrain. Without understanding quite what to expect, professionals are thrust into the most challenging of circumstances and many of them will fail. 

In this episode, insight is shed onto this transition, with stories, tips and advice from one of the world’s most renowned CLO’s.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• We must recognise that the building blocks of any successful learning begins with being great business colleagues and partners. A more product-centric approach weakens the strategy.
• Delivering learning well is of primary focus. We must also consider the potential impact of this learning, and then tell this story in way that demonstrates value.
• We must consider capability building so that we can source initiatives, externally or internally, in order to meet the needs of the business.
• Saying yes to any request has almost been seen as validation by learning professionals. But we should never be afraid to say no. We must make each decision meaningfully, and for the good of the business. If we recognise that it is not, we must not compromise.

BEST MOMENTS

’The focus starts always with the business’

‘Don’t be afraid to say no’

‘First and foremost we must always be aligned to the business’

‘Being agile is at the core of our being able to grow our business for the future'

VALUABLE RESOURC ES

The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523

ABOUT THE GUEST

Kimo Kippen is a thought leader, speaker and advocate for life-long learning and talent development. A native of Hawaii, Kimo was Chief Learning Officer at Hilton, recognised by CLO Magazine as Chief Learning Officer of the year - 2015, and former VP of HR at Marriott International.

You can follow and connect with Kimo via:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimokippen/

Website: https://www.alohalearningadvisors.com/

Email: aloha@pobox.com

ABOUT THE HOST

David James

David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.

As well as being the Chief Learning Strategist at Looop, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D as well as an active member of the CIPD L&D Advisory Board.

CONTACT METHOD

• Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/
• Website: https://www.looop.co/