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Creating a Global Learning Organization

NOTE: Dinner is provided.

Description: It is widely accepted that the complexity of business today requires organizations to continually learn and transform in order to stay competitive. Peter Senge originally coined the term ‘learning organization’ in the early 1990’s in his popular book “The Fifth Discipline” to describe the characteristics of these highly adaptable organizations. Since that time, many companies have strived to become learning organizations. However, this worthwhile and challenging goal must be revisited with a global view, in light of the increasingly globalized world we are living in in the 21st century. The global view extends beyond simple geography to include a global view of diversity and inclusion.

Program Goal / Objectives: This session will discuss how the five features of a learning organization can be developed using a global perspective. We will look at systems thinking, personal mastery, mental models, shared vision, and team learning. We will examine case studies of successful global learning organizations and discuss guiding questions and practical tips to help participants create their own.

Learners will:

• Reframe the design of a learning organization with a global view
• Discuss how global learning organizations can better master the increasingly complex
  considerations of diversity and inclusion
• Analyze case studies of successful global learning organizations
• Review the five features of a learning organization while adding global perspective and
  considerations
• Gain practical tips and insight to create a global learning organization

Audience Level: This session is designed for managers and other leaders of learning functions, as well as those who are interested in learning more about how to develop a global learning organization.

ASTD Competency Model Area: Facilitating organizational change and managing the learning function

ASTD Competencies: Leveraging diversity, Thinking strategically, Networking and partnering, Building trust, Driving results

Program Fees:
Members Cost: $25
Student Member Cost: $15
Non-Members Cost: $40

Definition of member: If you are a member of ASTD National, but you are not a member of the ASTD Valley of the Sun chapter, you are a non-member ($40). If you are member of the ASTD Valley of the Sun chapter, you are a member ($25).

Location:
2110 W Medtronic Way, 5B conference room, Tempe, AZ

About the presenter:

Dr. Jennie Walker is the Director of Global Learning and Market Development at Najafi Global Mindset Institute at Thunderbird School of Global Management. She is also the owner of Luminary Global Ltd., a global consulting firm (www.globalmindset.com). Dr. Walker has worked in adult learning and performance since 1995, designing and facilitating talent and organizational development in leadership, communication, conflict management, inclusive diversity practices, performance management, and human resources management for multiple industries. She has specialized in corporate leadership development since 2002, designing and delivering programs for 3 Fortune 500 companies. Her work has included regional, national, and global audiences. She has direct study and work experience in Spain, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, and Peru. 


Dr. Walker is passionate about inclusive excellence practices and global leadership development for the benefits they generate for individuals, organizations, and societies. She has been an invited speaker at American Educational Research Association (AERA) conferences (2012 and 2011), DU Diversity Summit (2011), Society for Human Resources Management Annual International Conference (2012) and SHRM conferences on Diversity and Inclusion (2011) and Strategy (2011), ASTD (2012), and Academy of International Business (2012).

She has been published in HRPS People and Strategy Journal (2012), AIB Insights (2012), writes a monthly blog on global leadership development strategies for SHRM We Know Next, and is releasing a book entitled "Developing Your Global Mindset: The Handbook for Successful Global Leaders" (Javidan & Walker, 2013). Her dissertation research, “Do Methods Matter in Global Leadership Development?” used both quantitative and qualitative research methods to reveal the degree to which different learning methodologies impact global leadership development. Dr. Walker is a certified Professional in Human Resources and earned her Ph.D. at the University of Denver.