Championing Cross-Functional Learning To Strengthen Business Impact with Adolph Escobedo of Vizient, Inc
Adolph Escobedo, Sr. Director of Commercial L&D of Vizient, Inc, shares his approach to aligning workforce development with business strategy, drawing from his military background and extensive corporate experience. He discusses the evolving role o...
Learning Leader Spotlight: Interviews with corporate L&D leaders · Leigh Anne Lankford
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Adolph Escobedo, Sr. Director of Commercial L&D of Vizient, Inc, shares his approach to aligning workforce development with business strategy, drawing from his military background and extensive corporate experience. He discusses the evolving role of L&D in driving performance, the importance of adaptability, and how to position L&D as a shared business responsibility within organizations.
Key Takeaways:
(01:33) Aligning L&D strategies with business objectives supports organizational growth.
(02:07) Integrating coaching and repetition-based models to build learner confidence.
(04:01) Using data and analytics to demonstrate the value and impact of L&D.
(06:01) Shifting toward hyper-personalized, AI-enabled learning experiences.
(08:46) Embedding L&D into daily workflows to support just-in-time skill development.
(11:14) Emphasizing the importance of listening, mentorship and authentic leadership in professional growth.
(15:16) Viewing adaptability and comfort with ambiguity as essential L&D competencies.
(21:43) Staying connected to industry developments through professional networks and publications.
(25:50) Recommending practical resources to support communication, design and learning strategy.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adolphescobedo/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/vizient/
“The Accelerated Learning Fieldbook” by Lou Russell
https://www.amazon.com/Accelerated-Learning-Fieldbook-Instructional-Flexible/dp/0787946397
“The Pyramid Principle” by Barbara Minto
https://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-Principle-Logic-Writing-Thinking/dp/0273710516
“Building a StoryBrand” by Donald Miller
https://www.amazon.com/Building-StoryBrand-Clarify-Message-Customers/dp/0718033329
https://www.td.org/td-magazine
https://www.chieflearningofficer.com/
Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network
https://www.l-ten.org/
https://www.gartner.com/en
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