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This session provided valuable insights into the transformative power of cohort-based learning and how it can be leveraged to foster ongoing growth and collaboration within organizations.
<blockquote>One of the most striking points shared was the idea that "You don’t just learn during the program; the relationships built in cohorts provide a go-to network for continued growth and support." - <a href="https://www.ele.llc/members/mike-kester">Michael Kester</a></blockquote>
This emphasizes the lasting impact of cohort learning, where peer relationships extend beyond the training itself, creating a sustainable ecosystem of support and knowledge-sharing.

Here are three key takeaways that senior HR talent leaders can apply in their organizations:
<ol>
 	<li>Facilitate Trust and Connection Early:
Building trust within a cohort is crucial for meaningful engagement. Techniques like storytelling and reflective exercises help establish psychological safety, which allows participants to open up and share valuable insights. HR leaders should prioritize trust-building activities in the early stages of any learning program to lay a foundation for authentic learning experiences.</li>
 	<li>Leverage Structured and Focused Learning Journeys:
To optimize the learning experience, cohorts should focus on the same content at the same time. This approach reduces cognitive load and ensures that participants remain engaged and aligned. Senior HR leaders can create learning pathways that remove ambiguity, helping employees stay on track and connected to the organization’s broader goals.</li>
 	<li>Foster Sustainable Peer Networks:
Cohort learning doesn’t end when the program concludes. The relationships built during the learning process create a network of peers that participants can rely on for continuous support. By fostering such networks, HR leaders can ensure that learning is integrated into the flow of work and remains a resource long after the program ends.</li>
</ol>
As HR professionals, it’s essential to not only design impactful learning programs but to also cultivate environments that support ongoing collaboration and growth. Cohort-based learning, with its emphasis on connection and sustained engagement, offers a powerful model for fostering these outcomes.

Workflow Learning: Effective Strategies for Personalized and Cohort-based Learning

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Engagement &amp; Culture

Digital &amp; AI

Leadership

kyle.swanson

blended learning

dave.klein

cohort learning

collaborative learning

mike.kester

leadership development

talent development

judy.albers

MS Teams

alignment

Upskilling MS-Teams

employee engagement

organizational development

continuous learning

learning and development

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sally.polaskey

karin.jacobson

semi-synchronous

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peer-learning

HR leadership

HR strategies

Employee Growth

Workplace

American Medical Association

Integrating existing L&amp;D content directly into MS-Teams for seamless learning the flow of work.

What is learning in the flow of work?
'Learning in the flow of work involves accessing, quickly and easily, an answer or a short piece of learning content while you're working. Josh Bersin coined the phrase. Research shows that learning in the flow drives productivity, increases engagement with formal education, and improves knowledge retention.

As more of our internal teams are utilizing Microsoft Teams for collaboration, let's explores how we can create virtual learning in MS Teams.

What we will explore together
We all have plenty of stand-alone learning content. Some are in our LMS; others are curated from external sources or acquired from 3rd-parties such as HRDQ Reproducible Training Library (RTL) and Corporate Training Materials (CTM).

In this session, we will showcase proof of concept on how to create learning solutions utilizing HRDQ-RTL Critical Thinking classroom content, and deliver it virtually utilizing MS Teams meeting functionality including chat, polling, whiteboard, and breakout rooms.

Learning in MS-Team's Flow of Work: Building PowerSkills

ann.manikas

jesse.james

teresa.oliszewicz

richard.rykhus

tom.lanzisero

The pandemic has revealed where our teams are able to collaborate virtually and effectively, and where we may fall short. Organizations need us to help enable new ways of collaborating that engage, streamline, and keep people connected. We can make this happen with a focus on the key team and individual practices and leveraging the right tools, which we may already have at our fingertips.

What we will explore together

Through our pre-session survey, idea sharing and live discussions, we’ll make sure you’re able to:
<ul>
 	<li>Identify behaviors that impede collaboration (and adoption of Microsoft Teams)</li>
 	<li>Make the business case for a deeper use of Teams within your organization</li>
 	<li>Describe Teams functionality that will help you collaborate more effectively</li>
</ul>
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ELE’s Idea Exchange: Collaborate your insights online with your peers <a href="https://www.learningexecutive.com/idea-exchange/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

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<blockquote>Consider joining ELE’s Virtual cohort for Learning &amp; HR Executives. A TEAM LEADERS Membership grants a year-long learning process through face-to-face collaboration and networking with other local heads of Learning &amp; Talent Development, access to a robust archive of Virtual cohorts and exchanges via ELE Insights, and robust question &amp; answer forum named the ELE Idea Exchange. Each senior leader is encouraged to bring a peer from their organization that contributes to, engages, or supports the Learning &amp; Talent spectrum for their workplace.

Our quarterly cohort exchanges are built around the following design elements:
<ol>
 	<li>Sharing practical case studies aligned to business needs</li>
 	<li>Identifying key issues and developing insights and solutions</li>
 	<li>Canvassing learning industry trends applied at ELE members’ workplace</li>
</ol>
For more information, visit <a href="https://learningexecutive.com/our-membership-plans/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://learningexecutive.com/our-membership-plans/</a>.</blockquote>

Enabling Remote & Digital Collaboration Using Microsoft Teams

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insights-wise-2020

Session Focus: Discuss the challenges and best practices for leading a remote/hybrid team while increasing collaboration using MS Teams.

Going back to the office will never be the same. After the pandemic, hybrid teams will be the new normal.
This session will focus on the challenges and best practices for leading a hybrid team while increasing collaboration using MS Teams.
<ul>
 	<li>Use this as an opportunity to change your organization for the better by learning practical tips and best practices in effectively leading hybrid teams</li>
 	<li>Learn new approaches for virtual meetings using Microsoft Teams</li>
</ul>
This highly interactive session will give you an opportunity to experiment with MS-Teams for delivering online learning.

ELE produces this Helping Managers Succeed Learning Circle.

Helping Managers Succeed Learning Circle: Leading a Remote/Hybrid Team

dirk.tussing

nick.allen

alison.cowan

tomas.ramirez

team-development

azizeh.constantinescu

leading remote workers

online event

helping managers

Session Focus: Helping Managers Learn in the Flow of Work (Part 2)
Ideation: How to Incorporate MS-Teams L&amp;D Best Practices

For this curation experiment, we can explore specific aspects of a cohort co-created a one-page tip sheet that might include: <a href="https://www.encorebusiness.com/blog/18-tips-for-using-microsoft-teams/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">18 Tips for Using Microsoft Teams</a>,  <a href="https://joshbersin.com/2020/04/corporate-learning-in-the-crisis-microsoft-teams-coming-on-strong/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Josh Bersin's Corporate Learning using MS-Teams</a>,  LinkedIn Learning--<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/microsoft-teams-tips-and-tricks/welcome" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Microsoft Teams Tips &amp; Tricks</a>, and with the crisis, LinkedIn Learning free content for your managers that are feeling overwhelmed:

Remotely Manage and Lead Teams
<ol>
 	<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/leading-at-a-distance/remote-workers-are-the-future-of-business" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leading at a Distance</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/managing-virtual-teams-4/managing-people-at-a-distance" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Managing Virtual Teams</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/leading-virtual-meetings/welcome-to-better-virtual-meetings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leading Virtual Meetings</a></li>
</ol>
Maximizing Efficiency and Productivity of Remote Work
<ol>
 	<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/working-remotely-2/the-value-of-working-remotely" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Working Remotely</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/time-management-working-from-home/welcome" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Time Management: Working From Home</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/productivity-tips-finding-your-productive-mindset/gaining-a-productive-mindset" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Productivity Tips: Finding Your Productive Mindset</a></li>
</ol>
ELE produces this Curation of L&amp;D Content Learning Circle.

Helping Managers Learn in the Flow of Work Part 2: MS‐Teams L&D Best Practices

curation

virtual

kirk.hallowell

brian.hostetter

flow of work

best practices

virtual classroom

Session Focus: Helping Managers Learn in the Flow of Work (Part 1)
Ideation: How to Incorporate Curated Resources L&amp;D Best Practice

For this curation experiment, we can explore specific aspects of a cohort co-created a one-page tip sheet for your managers that are feeling overwhelmed:

Remotely Manage and Lead Teams
<ol>
 	<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/leading-at-a-distance/remote-workers-are-the-future-of-business" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leading at a Distance</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/managing-virtual-teams-4/managing-people-at-a-distance" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Managing Virtual Teams</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/leading-virtual-meetings/welcome-to-better-virtual-meetings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leading Virtual Meetings</a></li>
</ol>
Maximizing Efficiency and Productivity of Remote Work
<ol>
 	<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/working-remotely-2/the-value-of-working-remotely" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Working Remotely</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/time-management-working-from-home/welcome" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Time Management: Working From Home</a></li>
 	<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/productivity-tips-finding-your-productive-mindset/gaining-a-productive-mindset" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Productivity Tips: Finding Your Productive Mindset</a></li>
</ol>
ELE produces this Curation of L&amp;D Content Learning Circle.

Helping Managers Learn in the Flow of Work Part 1: Curated Resources/L&D Best Practices