Learning 2016 Content and Sessions

- Updated August 30th

Here are a sample of the 197 Learning 2016 Sessions! Each is presented by an implementer and is fully non-commercial in design. In mid-September, the full catalog will be published, along with specific times and rooms. Stay tuned!

Sample of 197 Sessions and Activities at Learning 2016

Measurement Linked with Change, Engagement & Training : Kristen Rich, Johnson & Johnson
Rapid Storytelling: Mark Protus, Microsoft Office
Building Courses with Hidden Internal Talent: Joseph Drews, Esterline Technologies
Coaching in a Creative Environment: Juan Rivas, NBCUniversal Talent Lab
Artificial Intelligence: Learning with the "Watsons": Niraj Swami, 30 Under 30 Alum - Mya
Animated Whiteboard Videos: Getting Started: Connor Gormley, FM Global
"Uberized" Learning in the Age of the Internet of Things: Manal Houri & Vidya Krishnan, Ericsson
Millennials Debunking Millennial Myths: Cait Quinn & Alaina Casapulla, Tiffany & Co.
UpSkilling Employees for Future Organizational Success: Kathi O'Hanlon & Terry Cogburn, CUNA Mutual Group
Why We Don’t Hate Our LMS: Matthew Daniel, Capital One Bank
Wearable Learning: Connecting People to Capability: Manal Houri, Vidya Krishnan & Diogo Julio, Ericsson
Packaging Curated Micro-Learning Content: Tracy Laurie, Perkins Coie
Introverted & Extroverted Employees: Are All Heard in the Workplace?: Natalya Williamson, LinkedIn
Noncognitive Assessments in the Workforce: The Future: Rich Roberts, ProExam
Open Source Course Design: Breaking the Fourth Wall: Sherri Schachter & Doug Pietrzak, Google
Building Communities in Courses: Renee Ford, Penn State University & I-Pang Fu, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Leadership Programs for 2017: An Interactive Lab: Nigel Paine, MASIE Learning Fellow
Adapting Agile to Learning: Suzanne Mulder, Bloomberg
Six Sigma Root Cause Analysis Tools for Better Learning: Judy Murray, Charles River
What Learning Problem, if Solved, Would Improve Your Sleep?: Doug Lynch, University of Southern California
Staying Humble: The Five Words & Phrases Everyone Should Use: Tony Bowie, Southwest Research Institute
Co-Creating Learner-Centric, Brain-Friendly Events: Mark Turner, The Boeing Company
Personalized, Curated Learning for Business Skills : Sue Bradshaw, GlaxoSmithKline
Being Creative (like a Cow) in the Workplace: Doug Thomas, Microsoft Office
Using Analytics to Build World Class Learning: Doug Bushée, Xerox
"Sharkitecture Tank": Using Creativity to Evaluate Capability: Donna Mueller, IBM
Leverage the Power of Visual Storytelling: Corinne Smereka, Schoolcraft College
Does the Voice Matter? The World of eLearning from a Voice Actor’s Perspective: Mike Lenz, Mike Lenz Voice
Toxic Assets & Learning Landmines: Tom King, Consultant
Acquiring Talent without Bias: Sharon Claffey Kaliouby, State Street Global Advisors
Video Coaching: Increased Engagement, Idea Sharing & Collaboration: Destiny Jenkins, MetLife
Video Broadcast Templates: Amy Ballenger & Melissa Thorpe Hill, Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Meet Jenny, Our Virtual Career Counselor!: Kimberly Rodrigues & Gretchen Luongo, US Army College of Installation Management
What’s a Learning Record System (LRS)? : Paul Jesukiewicz & Will Peratino, Office of Personnel Management
Virtual Gamified Learning: Are You Up for the Challenge?: Melissa Casey-Woodcock, PepsiCo - Frito Lay
Learning for Operations & Manufacturing: What's Shifting?: Mary Ellen Scott, Aero Gear
Rapid-Scale Onboarding & Strategic Transformation: A Personalized Model: Kelly Parsons & Dillon Mahipala, Ericsson
Technical Expert to Corporate Leader: Making the Identity Shift: Eva Doyle, Author
Learning at 33,000 Feet: Inflight Learning Apps for Cabin Crews: Alex van der Linden, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Curation: Nuts & Bolts: Joshua Clark, Cisco
Addie & Aging: Lynn Spachuk, Wisdom Trekker/FMC Technologies
A "Watch & Do" Video Learning Environment: Michele Steinpreis, Northwestern Mutual
"Spectrogram" Discussions on Learning Systems, Compliance & Audience Engagement: Jessie States, Meeting Professionals International
Game-Based Learning for Product Training: Sherri Schachter & Travis Hernandez, Google
Onboarding Revived: New Hire Coaches & Social Media: Shannon Rudolph Umthum, VA Central Iowa Health Care System
Building & Implementing Mandatory Global Learning: Sue Bradshaw, GlaxoSmithKline
Personalized Onboarding: New Hire "Training Tours": Shelly Hankes, Northwestern Mutual
Mobile, Online Role-Play for Learning: Edwin Bleumink & Hans Broos, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Holistic Development: Self-Awareness & Emotional Intelligence: Lisa Kramer Rodacker & Julie Schissel Loosbrock, Deluxe Corporation
Transforming Classroom Sessions into Engaging Experiences: Connor Gormley, FM Global
Virtual Reality: The Promise & the Reality: Launa Mallett, The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health/Centers for Disease Control
Learning Barracuda Bowl: Evaluating the Potential of Brand New Technology for Learning: Doug Lynch, University of Southern California
"StoryBORED": Breathing New Life into eLearning Design : Terri LoGiudice, Alliance Data Retail Services
Enabling the Digital-Age Learner : Giuseppe Auricchio, IESE Business School
Desperately Seeking Diversity: Tamara Kravitz, Johns Hopkins
Video-Based Practice for Skill Building: John Oppy, Xerox
Living Mindfully: Practice, Principles & Parameters: Deepak Sethi, Organic Leadership
Engaging Your Virtual Audience: Jenny Sarault, MarkMonitor
Game Over?? When Gamification Fails: Bryan Cromwell, Hendrickson International
Learning Circles: Lisa Kramer Rodacker & Joel Lamoreaux, Deluxe Corporation
Big Learning Data for Anyone & Everyone: Kenneth Kenworthy, Southwest Airlines
Engage Learners: Think Like a Game Designer!: Karl Kapp, Bloomsburg University
Building Your Learning Brand: Deb DeNure, Humana
Competencies & Career Paths for Retention: William Ryan, Ryan Consulting
Icebreakers for the Physical or Virtual Classroom: Lori Adams, Kimberly Clark
Engaging Employees: Organizational Partnership Strategies : Pacific Northwest Region Learning Officers Veterans Healthcare Administration (Veterans Health Administration Roseburg)
Talent Investments Pay Off: Haley Glover, Lumina Foundation
Building a Corporate Mini-MOOC to Create Meaningful Virtual Learning: Cindy Setien & Jill Mizrachy, Booz Allen Hamilton
Meeting Trends: Jessie States, Meeting Professionals International
Reinventing Performance Management: A Model for Strengths-Based Development: Jeff Orlando, Deloitte
Holistic Development that Enables Continuous Learning: Graham Johnston & Nicole Roy-Tobin, Deloitte
Leveraging Organizational Learning to Address Social & Community Needs: Terry Bickham, Deloitte
Learning's Role in Preventing Credit Card Fraud: Rick Darby, SEDATA
Simplifying the Life of a New Hire with Learning Paths & Portals: Mike Faas, Bristol-Myers Squibb
Reinventing Retail through Mobile Learning: Leaza Cohen & Ahna Benson, The Limited
Creating a Coaching Culture: Juan Rivas, NBCUniversal Talent Lab
Moving Beyond "Click Next" Mandatory Training: Sharon Claffey Kaliouby, State Street Global Advisors
Meeting High Demands for Learning with FREE Resources & Badging: Ying Sixlin, Cardinal Health
Global Coaching: Keys to Success: Alexandra Wiebke, SAP
Mobile Apps for Performance Support & Coaching: Maureen Anderson, Tony Wirz & Molly Thorson, UnitedHealthcare
A "Sweet Spot": Establishing Purpose at Work & in Life : Dan Pontefract, Author of The Purpose Effect and Flat Army
Near-Death Experiences of a Training Department: Rebecca Magnuson & Shannon Wellman, Bridgepoint Education
Flipped Classroom Lessons: Transforming ILT: Nathan Karet, Lockheed Martin
What is Experience API (xAPI)?: Paul Jesukiewicz & Will Peratino, Office of Personnel Management
Simulated Training Equals Fast, Effective Decisions: Greg Schoor & Ed Mahoney, NOAA/National Weather Service
Curation for "Directed" Self-Directed Learning: Matthew Joseph, Ashley Williams & Pandora Wong, McKinsey & Company
A Better Blend, Centered Around the Learner: Lisa Christensen & Terry Hackett, McKinsey & Company
Human-Centered Design Approaches: Paul Jesukiewicz, Office of Personnel Management
A Learning Leader’s First 90 Days: Elizabeth Janssen, ICF
e-Learning for Kids: Providing Free Learning for Children Around the World: Nick van Dam, Michael Williams & Judith Grimbergen, e-Learning for Kids
Ready, Set, Curate: What Should I do Next?: Allison Anderson, Author
LCMS Implementation: Key Considerations Before, During & After : Reynie Banks & Brett Rose, Delta Air Lines
Leveraging Leaders to Expand Your Learning Team : Renée Derouin-Jessen, Amy Jennings & Dave Forman, Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Using APIs to Build Dynamic Learning Ecosystems: Matthew Daniel, Capital One Bank
Using Ayurveda, Yoga, & Food to Prevent Disease & Boost Health: Deepak Sethi, Organic Leadership
Professional Associations for Learning Colleagues: Useful Resources or Going Extinct?: Facilitated by Brian Kingsbury, Board Member of Central Florida chapter of ATD; Featuring Professional Association Members of the Central Florida Community
Reverse Mentoring: 30 Under 30 Program Participants
Graphic Artistry for Learning: Deirdre Crowley, Crowley & Co
Fast and Furious: Rapidly Designing a Learning Game : Karl Kapp, Bloomsburg University
Building Leadership Development Programs: Zero Cost to High Investment Programs that Work: Nigel Paine, MASIE Learning Fellow
A Taste of Disney: Learn, Sample, Savor: Disney Chefs, The Walt Disney Company
Agile Development Environment for Learning: Laura Wilson, HCA
Connected Classrooms for Global Learning: Alex Zorba, Matt Ancona & James Glore, Accenture
Using Brain Science to Make Learning Stick: Dana Alan Koch & Jake Gittleson, Accenture
Retaining Talent by Empowering Employees & Promoting from Within: Aidybert Silva-Ortiz & Gina Smail, Orlando Health
Video for Rapid Knowledge Transfer: George Kunz, Intel
Using Active Learning in Adult Education: Homer Harkins, Joint Special Operations University
Performance Support Can Be Delicious: Jack Sylvester, McDonald’s
Combining Innovation Strategy & Adult Development: Development S-Curves: Gene Kuo, Alexandre Martinez & Larry Murphy, McKinsey & Company
How to Become a Learning Startup & Get Funding: Doug Lynch, University of Southern California
Learning a “Second Accent”: Joy Lanceta, The MASIE Center
European Perspectives on Learning: Representatives of European Businesses & Countries
The Evolving L&D Landscape: Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, Oh My! : Terri LoGiudice, Alliance Data Retail Services & Alicia Graham, Nestle Purina Pet Care
No One Wants to Watch Your Training Video: Corporate Education that Works: Lee Rubenstein, edX & Learning CONSORTIUM Contributors
Learning Scorecards: Beyond ROI: Mandi Christensen & Patrick Karsnick, Caribou Coffee
And More...

And, Supplier Showcase Sessions from our Sponsors...

Adaptive Learning - Changing How We Learn, Changing the Way We Work: Area9 Learning
People First! Building a Modern Learning Ecosystem: Axonify
Personalized Learning in a Talent Management World: Bluewater
Leadership Success Starts with Awareness: Capsim Management Simulations
L&D in 2016: Targeting Behavioral Skills to Impact Business Results: CrossKnowledge
Transforming Knowledge Enablement: MetLife’s New Reality for Job Readiness: D2L
Happiness @Work: Your Biggest Competitive Advantage: Degreed
Effective Learning through Affective Communication: A GM Success Story: DuPont Sustainable Solutions
Is It Working? Bottom Line Business Impact of Investments in Learning: EdAssist
Leveraging Rapid Prototyping to Speed Learning Design, Development and Delivery: General Dynamics Information Technology
Self-Defeating Behaviors that Kill Good Work - The Leadership Bermuda Triangle!: Harrison Assessments Int'l.
Global Learning at Hyatt Hotels: Giving Learners What They Want: Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning
Personal Insights Lead to Business Breakthroughs: Insights
KFC - Building the Business Case for Performance Based Training and Gamification : Interactive Services
Close the Gap: Developing Leaders at Scale: Intrepid Learning, Inc
Delivering Soft Skills Training Online: The Solution for Scale: NovoEd, Inc.
AR/VR as Learning Tools: Why Bother?: OpenSesame
Video and Mobile Scale the Magic of Face-to-Face Learning at a Fraction of the Cost!: Practice
Intelligent Learning Solutions: Anticipate and Automate Contextual Learning: RedVector
Deploying Effective Training Within a Multigenerational Sales Organization: Richardson
Generation Y? Designing Learning to Engage the New Workforce: S4 NetQuest
Storylines and Storytellers - What They’ll Remember and Repeat: Sally Williamson & Associates
Power Up Modern Learners to be your Next Gen Leaders: Scrimmage
Leveraging Compliance to Drive Cultural Change, Engagement and Leadership: Skillsoft
Upskilling Success! Higher Education with Online Study: Study.com
Train More with Less: Optimizing Instructor Led Training: Training Orchestra
Using Technology to Cut Internal Translation Review Times In Half!: TransPerfect
Putting Learners at the Center: 5 Steps Towards the Learning-Centric Shift: Tribridge
Mobile Learning for Performance at Macy's: Vistacast
Redefining the Learning Experience for the Modern Learner: Xerox Learning Solutions
User Centric Content Strategy that Works: Xyleme