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L&D Leadership
Aligning your learning strategy with the business strategy is essential, but how do you tackle this? In 2024, answering this question is not getting any easier. Besides the business goals set by management, you also have to take into account the differences between generations and the values of all employees.
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Elien Verheye (HIT)
Wouter Van Bockhaven
Learning tech is the answer! Does anyone remember the question?
Prof. Dr. Wouter Van Bockhaven leads the AMS Competence Center ‘Smart Ecosystems & Networks’. His research focuses on institutional entrepreneurship for market creation and ecosystem transformation. He has authored internationally published research on innovation ecosystems, performance measurement systems, institutional entrepreneurship in B2B markets, stakeholder mobilization, and the networking and decision-making strategies of entrepreneurs.
His research is based on case studies in Dutch and Belgian B2B sectors (including the port, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, steel processing, and installation industries), as well as surveys conducted among entrepreneurs and employees in Flanders.
Wouter has an extensive track record in both fundamental and applied research projects (as detailed below), as well as industry-specific initiatives in areas such as collective innovation, stakeholder mobilization, strategy formulation, and business modeling across various sectors.
Wouter Van Bockhaven
AMS
Learning tech is the answer! Does anyone remember the question?
Opening Minds to Impact the World
Explore how AMS and Prof. WVB’s journey in L&D have driven impact globally, preparing learners for a future shaped by innovations, including learning technology (learntech).
- Evolution of Learning & Development
Trace the transformation of L&D from compliance-driven training in the 1950s to today’s tech-driven landscape, emphasizing the ongoing challenge of aligning learntech with meaningful learning impact. - The Core Problem: Is LearnTech Addressing the Right Challenges?
Highlight the explosion of tech tools in L&D, but ask the crucial question—are they solving the right problems, such as improving learning outcomes and meeting both organizational and individual needs? - Four Challenges to the Status Quo
Discuss key challenges, including the focus on reporting over impact, balancing organizational vs. personal learning needs, building in-house L&D expertise vs. outsourcing, and integrating learning into the organization’s culture.
This session frames learntech not just as a tool, but as part of a broader, future-oriented L&D strategy. It encourages you to think beyond reporting and compliance, focusing instead on creating real, impactful learning experiences that meet individual and organizational needs.
Erica Tiemes
Empowering your Workforce: Social Learning Strategies for a Dynamic Learning Organization
Erica Tiemes is a Learning & Development Expert and has almost 10 years of experience in designing and developing blended, personalized, social, and adaptive education. As a consultant, she experiences how important these ways of learning are for employees and the learning culture at organizations: “You let an employee experience that their personal goals and learning needs are important by tailoring the learning experiences offered to them. That way you are actively working with the knowledge and skills that you need at that moment in your career, rather than having to revise unnecessary or already-known information. That is how you stimulate and maintain the motivation of employees to continuously develop themselves.”
Erica Tiemes
Next learning Valley
Empowering your Workforce: Social Learning Strategies for a Dynamic Learning Organization
- Discover the benefits of social learning and its potential to foster a culture of continuous learning in your organization
- Learn practical strategies for implementing social learning techniques to engage and empower your workforce
- Understand how to optimize your training initiatives and mandated training days to support employee development and organizational growth
In this presentation, we will explore the transformative impact of social learning and how it can help create a dynamic and thriving learning organization. Attendees will gain valuable insights into practical strategies for implementing social learning, ultimately driving employee engagement, and making the most of your organization’s training investments.
Mathieu Demulder
From Expert to Trainer: How to Optimize Internal Knowledge Transfer
Mathieu Demulder is instructional designer at Acco Learn for Business. When designing learning journeys, he always starts from the learner and the learning objectives, in order to achieve an optimal learning effect.
Mathieu Demulder
Acco Learn for Business
From Expert to Trainer: How to Optimize Internal Knowledge Transfer
Research conducted by Acco among 1,600 Flemish people reveals that 63% prefer to learn on the job, directly from colleagues. Even more interesting, 71% consider this the most efficient learning method. Additionally, we observe a critical need within companies to safeguard knowledge and expertise. In this breakout session, we will present the key findings from our research and provide practical tools for effectively transferring subject-matter expertise to colleagues in a pedagogically strong manner.
Cecilia Sion
Creating Engaging Learning Experiences in 2024: A New Era for Employee Development
Cecilia Sion is a seasoned professional with a robust background in account management,
project management, business development, and human resources. As a Senior Account
Executive at HiBob, she has played a key role in shaping HR strategies, particularly in
understanding the evolving landscape of work. Cecilia’s experience at HiBob has honed her
expertise in HR solutions, focusing on employee engagement, onboarding processes, and client
relationship management, making her a pivotal contributor to the company’s growth and
success. Additionally, her leadership roles in various organizations further highlight her
comprehensive skill set and dedication to organizational development.
Cecilia Sion
HiBob
Creating Engaging Learning Experiences in 2024: A New Era for Employee Development
In 2024, learning is a hotter topic than ever, especially with the latest government regulations in Belgium emphasizing employee development and continuous learning. But beyond compliance, how do you create a truly engaging learning experience that resonates with everyone, whether they’re in the office, on the field, or remote? How can we make learning a seamless, mobile-first experience that empowers both managers and employees alike?
Focus: This session will take you on an interactive tour of how to build learning experiences that engage all employees—whether they work with their hands, on the go, or at a desk.
We’ll explore:
- How to leverage mobile platforms to foster engagement in learning anytime, anywhere
- Practical strategies to involve managers and employees, creating a culture where everyone is invested in learning.
- Designing inclusive learning paths tailored for different roles across your organization, from front-line workers to leadership teams.
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