New member orientation begins at 5:00 PM.

Program

Many successful learning organizations face a bewildering problem; Informal learning comprises a critical component of organizational learning, but most organizations don’t know how measure its impact.  During this meeting, KnowledgeAdvisors will lead a conversation with Equifax's Global Learning & Development Leader, Alan Brewer about how they are approaching informal learning and its impact. Attendees will gain insights into the following questions during the interview:

• What is informal learning?  How is it defined?
• What are the critical measures to consider?  
• What is scrap learning (whether it occurs after formal or informal learning it is still scrap) and how can manager support/extend the effectiveness of formal learning?
• When should informal learning be measured?

Additionally, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and learn what other members are doing with informal learning in their organization.

Speakers

Alan Brewer, Equifax, Inc.  Global Learning & Development Leader 

In this role, Brewer works to identify and diagnose organizational issues and opportunities, with the goal of providing solutions to help the business achieve optimal performance. He leads a geographically dispersed team of global learning consultants who conduct needs assessments and who design, develop and deliver solutions to employees, clients and partners. His Global Learning & Development team is responsible for interpreting evaluation results, determining their impact, and making recommendations aimed at improving individual and organizational performance. 

Brewer joined Equifax in November, 2009 to develop strategies, infrastructure, framework, tools and methodologies for use by all Global Talent Management members to enhance consultative skills with clients.  He is further charged with providing thought leadership to support best in class learning delivery and organizational development for Equifax employees and businesses located in 14 countries.

Brewer holds an Associate in Science degree in Business Administration from Macon College, a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from Mercer University and a Master’s degree in Management, also from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. 

About Equifax

Equifax empowers businesses and consumers with information they can trust. A global leader in information solutions, Equifax leverages one of the largest sources of consumer and commercial data, along with advanced analytics and proprietary technology, to create customized insights that enrich both the performance of businesses and the lives of consumers. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Equifax Inc. operates in the U.S. and 14 other countries. Equifax is a member of Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500® Index. The common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol EFX.

Rick Graves, KnowledgeAdvisors, VP

As a Vice-President at KnowledgeAdvisors (KA), Rick is responsible for KnowledgeAdvisors’ global business development strategy and management.  He as over 23 years of experience helping clients solve complex business problems by leveraging innovative technology solutions, with over 15 years of experience in the talent development and performance improvement industry. Prior to joining KnowledgeAdvisors, he served as a Regional Vice President for Books24x7, a division of SkillSoft, and has also worked for organizations that include PepsiCo, Apple Computer, and Silicon Graphics. Rick holds an MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University.

About KnowledgeAdvisors

KnowledgeAdvisors is a Chicago based, global provider of talent and learning measurement solutions.  Leading organizations in 100+ countries access our measurement expertise and on-demand software to continuously improve their investments in workforce development.  As a thought leader in Human Capital Analytics, KnowledgeAdvisors provides the most comprehensive and cost effective analytics and reporting solutions available.

Follow-up Webinar

To learn more about measuring informal learning we are hosting a one-hour webinar on May 4. For more information and to register for this event, click on the May events calendar

Don't Forget the Food Drive 

Remember to bring a canned good or two with you to the chapter meeting. Donations benefit the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Help us meet our donations goal for the year!

Location and Directions

Equifax, Inc. is located at:

1550 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta

Security and Parking

You must be registered to attend this event. Parking is free.