Myth-Busters: The Real Truths of Cohort Learning
Cohort learning — learning from and with others — has never been more popular and more needed. Of course, learning together is nothing new. But new forms of cohort learning that emphasize digitally enabled collaboration have exploded since the pandemic, with the new realities of remote and hybrid work. But while cohort learning has exploded, so have the myths, misunderstandings and half-truths.
Cohort learning veterans Sam Herring, co-founder and general manager of Intrepid by VitalSource, and Britney Cole, vice president and head of the Blanchard Innovation Lab, are here to set the record straight. Buckle up for a lively, action-packed session as our very own learning and development myth-busters separate cohort learning fact from fiction and, along the way, show you practical examples of how you can make it work in your organization!
This interactive session will provide easy-to-understand insights on:
- The key principles and benefits of cohort learning in the digital age.
- Debunking common myths and misconceptions about cohort learning so well-informed decisions can be made to boost business outcomes.
- Practical strategies and real-world examples for successfully leveraging cohort learning to work for you.
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Sam Herring, Vice President and General Manager, Intrepid by VitalSource
Sam is vice president and general manager of Intrepid by VitalSource. Intrepid is the cohort learning platform that empowers organizations to solve critical business challenges through engaging and applied learning at scale. Sam has been a leader in corporate learning for over 20 years. He was CEO of Intrepid Learning Solutions, an industry-leading learning consulting and outsourcing company that was acquired by Xerox in 2015. Subsequently, Sam led the spin-out of Intrepid Learning, the collaborative learning technology business acquired by VitalSource in 2017. Under his leadership, the Intrepid business has won over 80 industry awards and attracted major global customers and partners such as Microsoft, UnitedHealthcare, Visa, Chick-fil-A, Deloitte and Cognizant. Sam is published in numerous workplace learning publications and is a frequent speaker at leading industry conferences, universities and corporations. He is the former chairman of the board of directors of ATD, the world’s leading professional association for workplace learning and talent development. Sam is a graduate of Yale University (Bachelor of Arts), and Harvard University (MDiv). |
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Britney Cole, Vice President, Head of Blanchard Innovation Lab, Blanchard
As vice president of innovation and the head of the Blanchard Innovation Lab and Experience Center, Britney is a visionary leader who positively impacts lives through cutting-edge solutions that drive personal, professional and organizational growth. With nearly 20 years of experience in corporate training and leadership development, Britney is a highly sought-after consultant, speaker and thought leader. Her mission is to help employees learn new skills, enable managers to lead their teams effectively and assist executives in running their businesses. An engineer-turned-designer-turned-innovator, she has developed and facilitated award-winning solutions that drive business impact and improve lives by helping people have better days at work and home. In her role as head of the Blanchard Innovation Lab, Britney leads a team of talented professionals who reimagine how the best leaders are created and become a force for positive change. Britney earned her Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Engineering from Colorado State University and her Master of Arts degree in Educational Technology from San Diego State University. |