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Webinar: Adaptive Learning Unplugged: What It Really Takes to Personalize at Scale

The Real Strategy Behind Scalable, Personalized Learning

Discover what it truly takes to scale adaptive learning across your organization — strategies, pitfalls, and a roadmap for L&D leaders.


This webinar will take place on:
18 August, 2026
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM EST

Personalized learning sounds like the future. But what if you could hear how it's happening successfully today? In this candid, no-fluff webinar, L&D leaders and CLOs will get a behind-the-scenes look at adaptive learning in practice. We'll unpack the real strategic, technological, and cultural challenges of scaling personalized learning experiences across diverse workforces, and share what high-performing organizations are doing differently to make it stick.

Case Study: Adaptive Learning in Action at the Institute for Corporate Directors (ICD) based in Toronto Canada

You'll hear directly from the ICD on what moving toward more personalized learning can look like in practice. They'll share why they began exploring adaptive learning, the considerations that shaped their approach, and the key lessons that came out of their Year 1 rollout, including what they'd do differently if they were starting again. The ICD will share practical reflections on implementation, lessons learned, opportunities identified, and information for any L&D leader still weighing whether adaptive learning is the right fit for their organization. Whether you're evaluating adaptive learning platforms, building internal alignment around personalization, or looking for ways to move beyond one-size-fits-all training, this session will offer a realistic look at what adaptive learning can require and how to approach it thoughtfully.

You'll walk away with:

  • A clearer understanding of what adaptive learning can require across people, technology, content, and data
  • Lessons learned from the ICD on what a Year 1 rollout actually looks like, including what worked well and what they learned along the way
  • Practical considerations for scaling personalization while maintaining consistency and quality
  • Things to look for when implementing adaptive learning, and questions to consider before moving forward

Reserve your spot today and take the first step toward building a smarter, more responsive learning organization.


Speakers

Dennis York PhD Dennis York PhD
Director of Learning & Technology
Institute for Corporate Directors

Dennis York, PhD, is Director of Learning & Technology at the Institute for Corporate Directors, where he leads AI-enabled and adaptive personalized learning - from strategy through launch. Over two decades in higher education and workplace learning, he has built learning teams from the ground up and delivered programs where learners demonstrate capability, not just completion. His work focuses on helping adult learners build judgment and applied skills, not just knowledge.

Shannon Hunt Shannon Hunt
VP of Education
Institute for Corporate Directors

Shannon Hunt is the Vice President, Education at the Institute for Corporate Directors, with more than fifteen years experience in learning and development. She brings significant learning product management and strategic operations experience across the public and private sectors and multiple sectors. She has optimized training and education portfolios to support market success and growth across multiple sectors ranging from construction and apprenticeships to executive education. Experienced in delivering bespoke custom training and eLearning solutions to meet specific needs including knowledge transfer, scaling solutions and supporting government ministries in addressing key issues during the Covid-19 pandemic. Shannon has also led the implementation of multiple channels of delivery and next-generation learning including personalization, adaptive learning technologies, accessibility in eLearning, LXP, virtual reality and bringing practical hands-on training to online delivery channels.

Ryan O'Rourke Ryan O'Rourke
Chief Revenue Officer
Skillwell

Ryan O'Rourke is the Chief Revenue Officer at Skillwell, where he helps companies & higher ed institutions transform their workforce through adaptive and immersive learning. With deep expertise in leadership development and enterprise learning strategy, he partners with top organizations to design data-driven learning that accelerates employee performance and business impact.

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Skillwell