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Beyond the Operating Model: How L&D Leaders Turn Skills Strategy Into Execution
Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President, Infopro Learning
Anu Galhotra, SVP of Advisory Practice, Infopro Learning

From Completion Data to Capability Evidence: How L&D Teams Build Skills Programs That Stick
Lauren Shapiro, Professional Services Lead, Accredible

Why Skill-Building Isn’t Driving Results
Vince Martinez, Senior Partner, Culture Partners

Designing Skills That Show Up at Work
Karl Kapp, Professor of Instructional Technology; Founder, L&D Mentor Academy, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Kevin Himmel, Chief Operating Officer, The Regis Company
Ben Dyer, Learning Innovation and Design, Accenture

Building a Skills-Based Advantage in the Age of AI
Liza Mucheru Wisner, Head of Talent and Culture Portfolio, OpenSesame
Paige Bergman, Director of Curation, OpenSesame

As organizations continue investing in upskilling and reskilling, the pace of skills disruption is beginning to stabilize. Training Industry’s 2026 Trends Report shows that organizations that consistently develop their people are seeing measurable gains in performance, retention and resilience. At the same time, economic pressure and shifting priorities are making it harder to sustain that investment, putting added pressure on L&D to demonstrate clear business value.

In this Leader Talk, industry experts will explore how learning leaders can strengthen skills-based strategies while reinforcing learning’s strategic role in the organization. Discover practical approaches for aligning skills development with business goals, supporting managers in meaningful development conversations and using technology responsibly to enhance learning in the flow of work. Walk away with ideas you can apply to keep skills development visible, relevant and tied to performance outcomes.

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