Conference Agenda
Join us virtually - Sept 20 and 21, 2023
BizLibrary’s ALIGN is a two-day virtual L&D conference to help you build learning programs
that fuel engagement, retention, and results.
that fuel engagement, retention, and results.
Day 1
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Central Time
9:00-10:00 am CT
Work to a Different Beat
Justin Jones-Fosu
Work. Meaningful.
9:00-10:00 am CT
Work to a Different Beat
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Using the African drum as a metaphor for bringing meaning, Justin will provide an unforgettable experience that will inspire you to take immediate action in how you show up.
10:10-10:40 am CT
Compassionate Leadership and Psychologically Safe Workplaces
Eve Ash
Seven Dimensions
10:10-10:40 am CT
Compassionate Leadership and Psychologically Safe Workplaces
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Learn from psychologist Eve Ash how to assess your workplace for psychological safety, and create an environment where people feel heard and valued through compassionate leadership.
10:10-10:40 am CT
Elevate Your Employee Engagement Strategy with DEIB Practice
Zara Chaudary
PowerToFly
10:10-10:40 am CT
Elevate Your Employee Engagement Strategy with DEIB Practice
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Get a clear look at the transformative impact a solid Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) strategy can have on employee engagement and your team's collective experience.
10:50-11:20 am CT
Best in the Biz Awards: Building a Culture of Inclusivity
Calvin Banks
Pyramid Global
10:50-11:20 am CT
Best in the Biz Awards: Building a Culture of Inclusivity
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Join BizLibrary's Best in the Biz: Most Inclusive Culture award winner, Pyramid Global Hospitality, to discuss how they made DEIB a top priority and determined that inclusion would be their focus for new learning and development programs.
10:50-11:20 am CT
Leveling Up Your Intercultural Communication Skills
Dr. Elisa Glick
Elisa Glick Consulting
10:50-11:20 am CT
Leveling Up Your Intercultural Communication Skills
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You'll leave this session with new perspectives, resources, and actionable strategies to improve intercultural communication skills in your workplace, creating spaces where everyone can thrive.
11:30-12:00 pm CT
How Core Values Drive Change in Toxic Workplaces
Catherine Mattice
Civility Partners
11:30-12:00 pm CT
How Core Values Drive Change in Toxic Workplaces
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Explore how core values can be used to prevent toxic workplace cultures and create a positive work environment that supports respect, inclusion, and ethical behavior.
11:30-12:00 pm CT
Fueling Engagement: Ignite Employee Engagement with a Curated Wellness Program
Charkie Quarcoo & Emily Willbrant
Predictive Index
11:30-12:00 pm CT
Fueling Engagement: Ignite Employee Engagement with a Curated Wellness Program
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Dive into the art of crafting tailored engagement opportunities that appeal to your employee base, viewed through the framework of the Predictive Index's wellness initiative and Change@Work DEIB program.
12:10-12:50 pm CT
Culture Catalysts: The Link Between Engagement, Productivity, & Leadership in the Modern Workplace
Paul Eschen
BizLibrary
12:10-12:50 pm CT
Culture Catalysts: The Link Between Engagement, Productivity, & Leadership in the Modern Workplace
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Join BizLibrary's CMO Paul Eschen as he discusses the future of work, how to be successful with Gen Z and Millennial employees, and why leadership development is the #1 trend in 2023.
By the end of this session, you’ll understand how each of these key ingredients contributes to creating a culture of continuous learning and impacts the future of work.
12:10-12:50 pm CT
A Strategic Program Launch from A-Z
Tom Braning, John Varnier, A.J. Mira, Ankita Varman, Cynthia Mokotoff
BizLibrary, State Electric Supply Company, Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau
12:10-12:50 pm CT
A Strategic Program Launch from A-Z
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Learn from L&D leaders like you about how they built excitement with their learners and set the tone for L&D as a benefit through engaging activities, ongoing communication, and education during their program launches.
Day 2
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Central Time
9:00-10:00 am CT
What's New With BizLibrary
Erin Pinkowski
BizLibrary
9:00-10:00 am CT
What's New With BizLibrary
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Hear from Chief Product Officer, Erin Pinkowski, as she recaps all the new content and platform enhancements from the past few months and gives you a sneak peek into where our Product and Content teams are focused on the horizon!
10:10-10:40 am CT
Keep Sparking the Customer Experience
Simon T. Bailey
Simon T. Bailey International
10:10-10:40 am CT
Keep Sparking the Customer Experience
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Customer service is a department. Customer love is a mindset. Businesses that will thrive in what some experts call the “next normal” must focus their attention on winning the hearts and minds of their employees first and their customer second.
10:10-10:40 am CT
Accelerating New Employee Success
Meredith Whipple Callahan
Evolution
10:10-10:40 am CT
Accelerating New Employee Success
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The playbooks for success, which can seem obvious to senior managers, remain mysterious to new hires and junior employees. In this session, we will outline the key success factors for new employees, from "Nailing the Basics" to "Excelling at Execution," and finally "Exceeding Expectations."
10:50-11:20 am CT
Inclusive Leadership Behaviors for Your Organization
Shaun Sperling
ThinkHuman
10:50-11:20 am CT
Inclusive Leadership Behaviors for Your Organization
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Join ThinkHuman for an interactive Learning Jam on what inclusive leadership is and its impact on teams and humans, while gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of inclusion and belonging in teams. This session will cultivate a path forward using empathy and belonging as guideposts for behavior change to transform your leaders and workplace culture.
10:50-11:20 am CT
Learn & Connect with your Peers: Breakout Session!
Annika Pettitt, Eric Nell, Tyler Brown
BizLibrary
10:50-11:20 am CT
Learn & Connect with your Peers: Breakout Session!
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In this session, you will break out into smaller groups by focus area: fostering a compassionate and competent workforce, building a pipeline of leaders, and retaining and motivating employees through upskilling. Within your groups, we will have discussion points to work through and connect with your peers, so you can walk away with actionable strategies and examples to tackle these challenges at your organization.
11:30-12:00 pm CT
Ditch the Annual Review: Addressing Change Through Learning
Kory Cetak
Central Community College
11:30-12:00 pm CT
Ditch the Annual Review: Addressing Change Through Learning
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One of the most effective ways to develop employees is to give regular feedback all year, as a frequent habit rather than occasional event. Learn how Central Community College partnered with BizLibrary to “Ditch the Annual Review” and address this change with the combination of in-person training and BizLibrary lessons.
11:30-12:00 pm CT
Navigating the Learning Landscape of Tomorrow: AI in the Workplace
Chris Elliott
BizLibrary
11:30-12:00 pm CT
Navigating the Learning Landscape of Tomorrow: AI in the Workplace
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A discussion on the future of AI in the workplace and its impact on skills, L&D professionals, technology, and legal and ethical considerations.
12:10-1:00 pm CT
Prepare for the Future: Decoding the Generational Trends Shaping the Next Era
Kim Lear
Inlay Insights
12:10-1:00 pm CT
Prepare for the Future: Decoding the Generational Trends Shaping the Next Era
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If our recent past has taught us anything, it is this: the only constant is change. Now is a critical time to examine the rapidly changing world around us and actively reimagine our future. Kim’s unique approach to forecasting tracks change over time through a series of longitudinal studies to help leaders find their footing and make the bold future-oriented decisions demanded by this moment.
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Questions about ALIGN? Email Lauren Cuddy at events@bizlibrary.com