Discover actionable techniques for measuring the impact of training on human and business performance with Kevin M. Yates, the L&D Detective™. Join him in solving a measurement mystery, where you’ll explore a performance-based approach, align learning with performance metrics, identify evidence of impact, and distinguish between actionable and aspirational measurement methods.

Want to get your leaders to STOP talking about “empathy” and START practicing it? This session is for you. This highly interactive, engaging experience will teach you the skills you need to build empathy muscles in your organization and foster a culture that pays bottom-line benefits in employee performance, well being, engagement, and retention.

Leadership ability is often seen as a trait people have instead of a skill they can learn. This is because we are looking at it wrong. We use words like “executive presence” or “charisma” because we haven’t spent enough time breaking down those traits into individual behaviors that we can train.

Using his experience at the revolutionary aerospace company, SpaceX, Matt will lead participants through the design philosophy of “first-principles thinking” to describe a better way to develop leaders. Using real world examples, you will get to put these design principles into practice to help improve your organization’s existing development programs, or build new ones that are even better.

By 2030, 30% of the workforce will be Gen Z. That’s why intentionally engaging & developing early talent will be a significant driver in your organization’s success.

With the fast growing population entering the workforce, Gen Z, employers must assess relevant methods to engage, develop & retain this segment for future impact.

Amid significant global, economical, and organization change, employers must also take into account growing values & preferences of a new wave of talent, while maintaining a future focus on skills vital for growth.

In this program, employers & program operators  will explore how to engage and develop the early talent segment for their organizations. They will preview Reimagine Talent’s case studies supporting a portfolio of employers, education institutions and non-profits across the United States committed to the future outlook of the Gen Z workforce.

You’ll learn how to:

• Understand the differentiating factors impacting the workforce & workplace through the lens of early talent i.e. gen Z.
• Discover how to proactively engage, develop & retain early talent.
• Gain practical tools to audit your organization’s policies, programs, and practices to consider its impact on early talent.
• Explore best practices in early talent development & retention in emerging industries & sectors.

Effective communication is critical to workplace success, with 86% of employees and executives identifying poor communication as a leading cause of failures. Conversely, those who communicate well can boost their productivity by up to 25%. This session is designed for managers, directors, and aspiring leaders who want to enhance their presentation skills, engage their teams, and turn ideas into reality—all while building their personal brand at work.

Learn how to craft compelling narratives, present data with impact, and communicate your vision clearly and confidently. Whether you're leading a team or presenting to stakeholders, this session will equip you with the tools to communicate more effectively, both internally and externally.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of communication in workplace success
• Techniques for telling compelling stories
• Strategies for engaging team members and stakeholders
• How to effectively present data and new ideas using visual tools
• Building your personal brand through effective communication

This interactive session will explore how Coursera's AI-driven technologies can revolutionize workforce development. We will delve into the role of Generative AI in personalizing learning experiences, enhancing employee engagement, and driving skill acquisition.  Learn how to use skills scoring to demonstrate learning ROI, building customized courseware at scale with Course Builder, and driving engagement and utilization through structured learning pathways with Credly. Discover how these tools can enable companies to future-proof their workforce for tomorrow's skills landscape.