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Welcome to another episode of HRDQ-U In Review! In this insightful conversation, we delve into the world of team-learning methodologies with Jeff Heil, the CEO at Breakthrough Learning. With a diverse background in psychology, product design, and real-world experiences in business and Systems Thinking, Jeff brings a unique perspective to the Learning and Development space.
Discover how Breakthrough Learning is adapting to the changing trends in the L&D space, emphasizing experiential learning, blending virtual and in-person methods, and recognizing the crucial role of Systems Thinking in the 21st-century leadership landscape.
Jeff shares exciting developments on the horizon, including the digitization of their flagship product after 32 years, custom team-learning simulation games, and the introduction of Europe’s top experiential learning tools to North America.
Reflecting on our recent webinar, The New Leader: Moving Beyond Silos to Optimize Performance, Jeff outlines key takeaways, from the need for a new leadership approach to actionable strategies in applying Systems Thinking in order to move away from silo thinking.
Explore specific content-related questions, such as signs an organization needs Systems Thinking, the leadership levels it suits best, and the transformative effects observed when leaders embrace this approach.
Learn more about Friday Night at the ER®, an all-industry tabletop simulation game that moves people from silo thinking to systems thinking. It was created in 1992 and has been used by thousands of organizations throughout the world, including Johns Hopkins University, LL Bean, and the U.S. Navy.
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Welcome to another episode of HRDQ-U In Review! In this insightful conversation, we delve into the world of team-learning methodologies with Jeff Heil, the CEO at Breakthrough Learning. With a diverse background in psychology, product design, and real-world experiences in business and Systems Thinking, Jeff brings a unique perspective to the Learning and Development space.
Discover how Breakthrough Learning is adapting to the changing trends in the L&D space, emphasizing experiential learning, blending virtual and in-person methods, and recognizing the crucial role of Systems Thinking in the 21st-century leadership landscape.
Jeff shares exciting developments on the horizon, including the digitization of their flagship product after 32 years, custom team-learning simulation games, and the introduction of Europe’s top experiential learning tools to North America.
Reflecting on our recent webinar, The New Leader: Moving Beyond Silos to Optimize Performance, Jeff outlines key takeaways, from the need for a new leadership approach to actionable strategies in applying Systems Thinking in order to move away from silo thinking.
Explore specific content-related questions, such as signs an organization needs Systems Thinking, the leadership levels it suits best, and the transformative effects observed when leaders embrace this approach.
Learn more about Friday Night at the ER®, an all-industry tabletop simulation game that moves people from silo thinking to systems thinking. It was created in 1992 and has been used by thousands of organizations throughout the world, including Johns Hopkins University, LL Bean, and the U.S. Navy.
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We will take a close look at a half-day experiential learning program that provides not only an engaging learning experience but also a pragmatic lens through which to examine and elevate your leadership skills. The program features Friday Night at the ER®, a team-learning simulation game.
Jeff Heil
Jeff Heil is an expert in the development and delivery of innovative learning experiences that accelerate team success and improve organizational performance. He has a diverse background and education that comprises organizational psychology, industrial design, and systems thinking and has spent the last decade developing learning products that live at the practical intersection of these fields.
Jeff has been recognized as a teacher and leader in the field of systems thinking by the Waters Center for System Thinking and the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA). In May 2023, he delivered a standing-room-only presentation titled “Playing with Metaphors for Optimal Learning” at the ATD (Association for Talent Development) International Conference & EXPO.
Jeff lives in Portland, Oregon, where he is the CEO of Breakthrough Learning, a small firm that has provided innovative learning and development solutions to thousands of organizations across industries and cultures for more than 30 years.
We offer experiential learning products and workshops that transform the way people think and work together. Our products include the award-winning tabletop simulation game Friday Night at the ER® and Cauzality®, an online collaborative tool to create knowledge maps. We are also the official US online store for Metalog® Training Tools, bringing Europe’s top team development tools to North America. For more than 30 years, our customers have been using our innovative team-learning tools to develop essential skills, explore big ideas, and improve team and organization performance.
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