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Discussion Group 4: From Executives to Everyone | Experiencing Global Cohort Learning on the Josh Bersin Academy platform optimized to scale.

In this insightful session, participants explored the power of global cohort learning and its potential to scale learning and development initiatives across organizations. The discussion centered on the Josh Bersin Academy platform and its application in creating engaging, scalable learning experiences.

Key takeaways from the session include:

1. 1. Scalability and Flexibility: Cohort learning can be effectively scaled using a combination of large cohorts and smaller discussion groups, leveraging technology for semi-synchronous learning. This approach allows for greater flexibility and accessibility for participants, making it possible to extend learning opportunities from executives to everyone in the organization.
   2. Diversity and Relationship Building: Diverse cohorts tend to outperform homogeneous groups, providing richer learning experiences and building valuable cross-functional relationships. The session emphasized the importance of measuring not just knowledge gain, but also the connections and knowledge sharing that occur during cohort learning.
   3. Innovative Program Design: Successful cohort learning programs can be designed using a mix of expert content (e.g., pre-recorded videos) and facilitated discussions led by experienced professionals or high-potential talent. This approach can help scale programs while managing the time commitments of in-demand experts and developing internal talent.

A key insight from the session was captured in this quote from Dirk: "ELE platform is 100% user generated content and so most of our sessions we might have somebody share their expertise, it might be a case study, Teresa might be doing something that she's spent two years and she's going to summarize it in the PowerPoint but there's a lot of expertise in the room."

This statement highlights the power of leveraging internal expertise and user-generated content to create rich, relevant learning experiences. By tapping into the collective knowledge of participants, organizations can create more engaging and impactful learning programs that scale effectively across all levels of the organization.

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We are interested in diving deeper into cohort-based learning solutions and finding success using some or all of the eight principles:

1. Well-designed social interactions
2. A sense of safety and belonging
3. Real people engaging authentically
4. Opportunities for individual reflection
5. Knowledge sharing and peer facilitation
6. Arguing (constructively) together
7. Learners, not instructors, at the center
8. Human stories expertly told

Pre-read: Cohort-Based Learning at Scale – Eight Principles for Success (Nomadic, 2022)