667 - McDonald's Hamburger University Honored, LeadershipDev at Learning 2011 and Early Discounts
June 20, 2011 Learning TRENDS by Elliott Masie - June 20, 2011.
#667 - Updates on Learning, Business & Technology.
55,304 Readers - http://www.masie.com - The MASIE Center.
1. McDonald’s Corporation Learning & Hamburger University Honored for 50 Years of Innovation.
2. LeadershipDev @ Learning 2011 Announced - The Future of Leadership Development.
3. Early Discounts Throughout June.
1. McDonald’s Corporation Learning & Hamburger University Honored for 50 Years of Innovation. The Learning CONSORTIUM is proud to announce that McDonald’s Corporation, WW Training, Learning & Development will receive a Learning Spotlight Award at Elliott Masie’s Learning 2011, November 6-9 in Orlando, FL.
This award recognizes 50 years of Hamburger University, which has become McDonald’s center of training excellence and one of the most outstanding corporate training organizations in the world. Focusing on the importance of talent, knowledge and skills in a global marketplace, McDonald’s Worldwide Training, Learning & Development (WWTL&D) has led the way along with the 7 Hamburger Universities globally. They have role modeled learning innovations ranging from intensive local training programs to global programs, all the while leveraging emerging technologies for workforce learning.
McDonald’s Corporation, WWTL&D will receive this award and be highlighted at Learning 2011, in front of over 1,700 corporate learning leaders from around the globe. President Bill Clinton and inventor Dean Kamen will be keynoting Learning 2011.
“McDonald’s Hamburger University Oak Brook was one of the first of 7 corporate universities globally dedicated to employee development, training and talent. Over the past 50 years, it has impacted the careers and lives of tens of thousands of employees - leading with learning design, delivery and global deployment - and been a stellar example of corporate investment and commitment to talent. We are excited to honor McDonald’s and WWTL&D, to tell the story of their past, present and future global learning strategy.” – Elliott Masie
“We are pleased to receive this recognition from The MASIE Center. We are very proud of our Hamburger University Brand and as we look ahead, we will continue to invest in our people by creating new and innovative ways to develop our leaders…staying on the cutting edge to ensure our learners build skills for life and continue to provide lifelong learning to our people. This will ensure McDonald’s success well into the future.” – Chris Lyons, WW Training, Learning & Development, Vice President
For details: http://www.learning2011.com/mcdonalds
2. LeadershipDev @ Learning 2011 Announced - The Future of Leadership Development: We are pleased to announce that there will be a special event - LeadershipDev @ Learning 2011. Our organizations make significant annual investments in Leadership Development and Training as we prepare each wave of leaders, managers and executives for new roles and succession. We are all aware of the significant changes taking place in our organizations’ workforce, marketplace, strategies, technologies and operational tempo. Yet, many of our Leadership Development designs have not significantly changed in years.
LeadershipDev @ Learning 2011 will be a vendor-neutral forum where major corporations and government agencies can:
- Benchmark on Current Leadership Development Approaches.
- Explore Changing Models for Development & Delivery.
- Challenge Assumptions about Speed, Process & Intensity of Leadership Development.
- Consider & Design Alternative Models for Leadership Training.
- Align with Changing Technology & Evolving Workforce Demographics.
LeadershipDev @ Learning 2011 will consist of a range of small sessions, benchmarking activities and other gatherings that can be attended as part of your overall Learning 2011 experience. Details at http://www.learning2011.com/leadershipdev
3. Early Discounts Throughout June: Save money with Early Registration Discounts for Learning 2011. There are low airfares and major discounts at our hotel. Take advantage of the Early Registration Rate, valid through the end of June. Your organization can also request billing for payment at a future date. Details at http://www.learning2011.com
Yours in learning,
Elliott Masie
email: emasie@masie.com
MASIE Center Seminars, Events and Services:
* Video for Learning LAB & Seminar - July 18 - 20 - Saratoga Springs, NY.
* Learning 2011 - Nov 6 to 9, 2011 - Orlando, Florida.
* Membership in The Learning CONSORTIUM
Info and Registration: http://www.masie.com