In a learning organization, leaders’ roles differ dramatically from that of the charismatic decision makers. Leaders are designers, teachers, and stewards. These roles require new skills: the ability to build shared vision, to bring to the surface and challenge prevailing mental models, and to foster more systemic patterns of thinking. In short, leaders in learning organizations are responsible for building organizations where people are continually expanding their capabilities to shape their future — that is, leaders are responsible for learning.

In this session, you will learn the techniques to shape or redefine your environment to foster a platform for learning.

Brief Synopsis:

Michael Parkin is founder and Principal of PeopleFirst offering professional and organizational development. Michael started PeopleFirst after early retirement from AT&T where he was Director of Customer Satisfaction for AT&T Corporate Customer Care. His prior AT&T experience was in the field as Director of Human Assets and Learning as well as Sales Manager and Sales Representative in the Philadelphia Region. Michael is an active member the Program and Mentoring Committees of Philadelphia SHRM.

Who Should Attend:

Human Resources Professionals, especially Directors, Managers, Generalists and Specialists, especially those responsible for HR strategy, learning and development in their organization, as well as those who want to broaden their knowledge and skills in creating a learning organization.