Universal
Skills
Day
October 30, 2024
What are universal skills?
Here at Hone, we call them “universal skills” because everyone needs them to thrive in the workplace. Ignore their importance, and your business will feel the impact.
Now you can relive the event on-demand.
These power-packed sessions will equip HR and L&D leaders who want to close skills gaps, drive business performance, and gain an edge in an increasingly competitive world.
You’ll get insights from other leading brands, practical strategies for tackling today’s toughest L&D challenges, and actionable tools to elevate your employee development playbook.
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Speaker announcements coming soon!
Hear from leaders across industries
Agenda
Agenda
Welcome: The State of L&D
Kick off Universal Skills Day with an eye-opening look at the current state of L&D. In a world where HR and L&D leaders face relentless pressure to cut costs, juggle multiple audiences, and prove the ROI of their initiatives, how can you stay ahead?
Join this dynamic session to explore the key trends reshaping employee development and identify opportunities to prioritize growth amidst challenges. Let’s level up your playbook together and set the tone for a transformative day of learning and networking.
Tom Griffiths
Learning in Action: How Leading Companies Develop Universal Skills
Ready to turn your L&D vision into action? Learn from the best in the business as leading organizations reveal how they’ve successfully upskilled their teams with a focus on universal skills. You’ll hear from industry leaders who will share the exact strategies and initiatives they used to develop critical skills in their workforce.
This session offers a rare opportunity to see what’s working in the real world and how you can apply it in your own organization.
Chris Forando
Claire Jones
Kevin King
Caelan Cooney
How to Pitch L&D Programs that Executives Can’t Refuse
Securing executive buy-in for your L&D programs can feel like an uphill battle, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how to craft a compelling business case that aligns your training initiatives with the strategic goals that matter most to your C-suite.
Featuring insights straight from a seasoned exec, this session will teach you the language of leadership, from using data to demonstrate ROI, to addressing common concerns like budget and engagement. This is your chance to position L&D as an indispensable driver of business success.
Donald Knight
Rea Rotholz
1:45 - 2:15pm ET | 10:45 - 11:15am PT
Break
Designing Learning Paths for Employee & Business Growth
Designing impactful learning experiences is more than just planning a training program — it’s about creating a journey that aligns employee growth with business objectives.
In this hands-on session, you’ll work through a real-life scenario to diagnose skill gaps and build a custom learning path for a specific team. We’ll guide you step-by-step through identifying universal skills, leveraging diverse learning experiences, and designing paths that deliver measurable growth for employees and organizations alike.
Rea Rotholz
Caelan Cooney
Building Universal Skills at Scale with Hone’s Employee Development Platform
Want to future-proof your workforce with universal skills training that scales? In this deep dive into Hone’s cutting-edge platform, you’ll see firsthand how our technology enables organizations to upskill their teams efficiently and effectively. Learn about our diverse content catalog and explore the powerful features that make Hone the ultimate learning solution.
Shane Combest
Cultivating Presence: Your Leadership Superpower
Nicole Bliss
Senior Coach, Hone
Founder & Conscious Leadership Coach, Lead With Bliss
Universal Skills AMA: Get the Inside Scoop from L&D Leaders
This interactive “Ask Me Anything” session is your chance to dive deeper into the universal skills initiatives shared by Company, Company, Company, and Company earlier in the day. Ask the experts behind these successful programs your burning questions.
Plus, we’ll cover topics like building effective learning paths, engaging employees in training, and gaining leadership buy-in. Don’t miss this opportunity to get practical, personalized advice from some of the best in the field!
Chris Forando
Claire Jones
Kevin King
Tom Griffiths
Connections that Count: Networking to Elevate Your L&D Game
Caelan Cooney
Welcome: The State of L&D
Kick off Universal Skills Day with an eye-opening look at the current state of L&D. In a world where HR and L&D leaders face relentless pressure to cut costs, juggle multiple audiences, and prove the ROI of their initiatives, how can you stay ahead?
Join this dynamic session to explore the key trends reshaping employee development and identify opportunities to prioritize growth amidst challenges. Let’s level up your playbook together and set the tone for a transformative day of learning and networking.
Tom Griffiths
CEO, Hone
Learning in Action: How Leading Companies Develop Universal Skills
This session offers a rare opportunity to see what’s working in the real world and how you can apply it in your own organization.
Chris Forando
Senior Director, Head of Organization Effectiveness, Subway
Claire Jones
Senior Manager, Learning & Development, Bitly
Kevin King
Director, Global Learning & Development, Crunchyroll
Caelan Cooney
Learning Strategist, Hone
How to Pitch L&D Programs that Executives Can’t Refuse
Featuring insights straight from a seasoned exec, this session will teach you the language of leadership, from using data to demonstrate ROI, to addressing common concerns like budget and engagement. This is your chance to position L&D as an indispensable driver of business success.
Donald Knight
Group SVP, People & Culture, Warner Bros. Discovery
Rea Rotholz
Senior Director of Learning Solutions, Hone
2:15 - 2:30pm ET | 11:15 - 11:30am PT
Break
Designing Learning Paths for Employee & Business Growth
In this hands-on session, you’ll work through a real-life scenario to diagnose skill gaps and build a custom learning path for a specific team. We’ll guide you step-by-step through identifying universal skills, leveraging diverse learning experiences, and designing paths that deliver measurable growth for employees and organizations alike.
Rea Rotholz
Senior Director of Learning Solutions, Hone
Caelan Cooney
Learning Strategist, Hone
Building Universal Skills at Scale with Hone’s Employee Development Platform
Want to future-proof your workforce with universal skills training that scales? In this deep dive into Hone’s cutting-edge platform, you’ll see firsthand how our technology enables organizations to upskill their teams efficiently and effectively. Learn about our diverse content catalog and explore the powerful features that make Hone the ultimate learning solution.
Shane Combest
VP of Product, Hone
Cultivating Presence: Your Leadership Superpower
Nicole Bliss
Senior Coach, Hone
Founder & Conscious Leadership Coach, Lead With Bliss
Universal Skills AMA: Get the Inside Scoop from L&D Leaders
Plus, we’ll cover topics like building effective learning paths, engaging employees in training, and gaining leadership buy-in. Don’t miss this opportunity to get practical, personalized advice from some of the best in the field!
Chris Forando
Senior Director, Head of Organization Effectiveness, Subway
Claire Jones
Senior Manager, Learning & Development, Bitly
Kevin King
Director, Global Learning & Development, Crunchyroll
Tom Griffiths
CEO, Hone
Connections that Count: Networking to Elevate Your L&D Game
End the day on a high note by joining our networking session to connect with fellow L&D professionals. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the day, share key takeaways, and build lasting connections with peers who are just as passionate about transforming employee development.
Caelan Cooney
Learning Strategist, Hone
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