
Sandra Humbles, First Chief Learning Officer
Johnson & Johnson
Shannon Custard, VP of Learning & Talent Acquisition
Carlsberg Group (formerly at IKEA)
Ashley Walvoord, Chief Learning Officer
Verizon
Jennifer Buchanan, VP, Walmart Academy
Walmart
Ramona Arora, VP, Learning & Talent Solutions
The Walt Disney Company
Kim Troxell, Head of Commercial Learning & Development
AbbVie
Many new L&D leaders feel pressured to quickly demonstrate impact by launching programs and achieving quick wins. However, enterprise learning leaders suggest that this instinct can hold L&D back.
The focus during your first 90 days should be on designing structure, governance, and credibility to ensure L&D becomes a strategic partner rather than remaining reactive.
This guide reveals how successful Chief Learning Officers approach their first 90 days. Key insights include:
Assessing and reshaping inherited structures to enhance effectiveness
Prioritizing governance before programs and aligning stakeholders early
Building credibility with senior leaders through measurable business outcomes
Utilizing decision frameworks for alignment and reducing friction
Establishing standards for scalability and measurable impact
Download the guide to learn how enterprise L&D leaders build influence and set up learning for long-term success.