Spring 2012 Chief Learning Officer Symposium Opens Today

Legendary Coach and Championship NASCAR Owner Joe Gibbs Gives Opening Keynote

Miami Beach, Fla., April 2 — Former Washington Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs kicked off the three-day Spring 2012 Chief Learning Officer Magazine Symposium by delivering a keynote address titled “Leadership Requires Good Teachers” to an audience of more than 350 learning and business executives Monday.

During his keynote address, Gibbs used his experience as an NFL coach and NASCAR team owner to focus on the importance of leadership in teamwork. Drawing similarities between the sports world and the business world, Gibbs emphasized selecting the right teammates, effectively motivating to achieve “championship results” and learning from collective mistakes.

This highly anticipated three-day event is being held April 2-4 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla. The event gathers learning and business leaders from around the world to discuss concepts for delivering effective learning initiatives. For more information regarding the Spring 2012 CLO Symposium, visit CLOsymposium.com/spring.

 

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