“The partnership of a professional network is trustworthy and credible when you know you will see each other again over the course of time.”

“The Executive Learning Exchange is unlike any other professional organization I’ve been involved with. It’s not focused on selling you vendor products or recycling outdated learning concepts. It’s dedicated to fostering collaboration between and sharing next practices amongst great learning leaders, which enables us to take learning and talent in our organizations from good to great.”

I never realized the power of a strong professional network until I was introduced to the Executive Learning Exchange. Before that, I did what many professionals do. I attended the occasional events or exchanged periodic emails. The return on investment was minimal at best. Contrast that with the ELE, where a great network of leaders regularly connect in a multitude of ways creating access to information and relationships not otherwise possible.

It’s a great forum to exchange ideas and is helpful to me personally, to not feel like I have to solve everything by myself.

This platform a place for fresh ideas and outstanding collaboration and always aimed at making L&D better in terms of its impact on the busines

ELE has provided so many insights over the years and more importantly a network of amazing people who are passionate and interested in learning from each other! I’d encourage anyone interested in continuing their development and knowledge to be a part of this great community.

Jenny Heitman didn’t hesitate to recommend our upcoming event—calling it the best development one of her former team members at Rockwell Automation will ever get. 🙌

I rely on ELE to stay ahead of the latest trends and real drivers shaping continuing education. It’s where forward-thinking talent leaders go to learn from each other and lead what’s next.

Confío en ELE para mantenerme al día con las últimas tendencias y los factores reales que están transformando la educación continua. Es donde los líderes de talento con visión de futuro aprenden unos de otros y lideran lo que viene.

What came through loud and clear is that if we are to equip leaders to drive business value through AI, we have to be willing to part with some of more traditional darlings. Out with static programs and the sage on the stage. Preparing AI Evangelists is about learning ties to moments that matter, personalized experiences often crafted by the learner or with the learner, and defining success by on the job outcomes not completion. It’s time to think capability systems not courses. Think outcomes not topics.

I think the important reframing here is this: we keep calling this “training”… but it really isn't.

What showed up in the worksheet is that this sits at the intersection of change management, leadership development, and coaching - all at once.

The Charrette 🇫🇷 concept is brilliant, appreciate you bringing this insightful approach to ELE! Dirk Tussing - a key takeaway for me, is the importance of leaders at all levels not missing the moment we are in with AI skilling, to hold space for their teams to discuss how are we actually leaning into curiosity, how we’re instilling agency, and how we’re shifting from “we’re learning how to use the new tech to this is how I see AI changing the work.” A key difference with this approach is that it’s not about managing change better, it’s about shaping a culture of employees who are developing change-ready muscle to show up for the ongoing constant change. 🌱

This was a great example of why format matters. The Charrette-style session made it easy to move from discussion to something you can actually apply, which most lecture-style sessions struggle to do.

I’ve also been thinking about Michael Grubich 's Objective–Strategy–Tactics point; it’s a practical anchor for making AI initiatives actually drive results instead of drifting into noise.

Appreciate the space—definitely in for the next one.

Thank you for the shoutout. What stood out most was how quickly the conversation moved from ideas to action. In just 50 minutes, the group surfaced real business friction, pressure-tested it, and started building practical paths forward. That is where AI becomes useful, not as a concept, but as a leadership tool. Grateful to be part of it and excited to carry this momentum into the next AI Practical Lab.

Wonderful to see practitioners applying, not just passive listeners or leaners!

AI may change how work gets done. But sustainable high performance still requires taking care of the people doing it.

It's fantastic to see the design Charette grow and develop into such a helpful tool for leaders to quickly strategize and inspire. Looking forward to more unique topics and experiences branching from this.

The concept of the AI Working lab has so many practical applications in the workplace. It’s a brilliant hybrid of learning and “solutioning” - perfect for the fast pace we move in these days.

Dirk Tussing Matt Sernaker, MBA , impressive facilitation today, thanks for being willing to experiment. I was awed by how much we accomplished in 50 minutes today. I'm learning from the maestros! Oh, and the content shared is why I keep loving the ELE community and their growth mindset! Special nod to Michael Grubich, MBA , and Iliana Alvarado for the inspiration

I learned it alongside my ELE peers, then used it to bring a global team together around one question: what capabilities do we need next?

For the first time, everyone was looking at the same challenge together. People whose views rarely meet shaped the answer. We ended up somewhere none of us would have reached alone. That’s what sets ELE apart: what you learn doesn’t stay in the session. It goes to work with you.