Unlocking Employee Potential with Sandra Humbles at Johnson & Johnson

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We're joined by Sandra Humbles, the insightful Chief Learning Officer at Johnson & Johnson. With an impressive 34-year tenure at J&J, Sandra has transitioned from healthcare into roles across sales, marketing, and strategic planning before finding her true calling in learning and development. She brings a rich blend of business acumen and marketing expertise to her current role, where she focuses on unlocking the potential of J&J’s workforce.

In this episode, Sandra shares:

• Her vision of bringing a personalized learning experience, akin to services provided by Amazon and Netflix, to all J&J employees.
• The company's revolutionary tech stack designed to facilitate this and discusses the shift towards agile methodologies in their learning frameworks to maintain high utilization and engagement
• The challenges, including navigating a complex tech landscape and managing numerous learning organizations during the COVID crisis.
• The strategic importance of simplifying and centralizing J&J’s learning environment and outlines the company’s goals towards transparency in career opportunities, diversity and inclusion, and well-being.

Get ready to learn about the transformational changes happening at J&J, the impact of strong leadership, and the power of mentorship and career development in today's hybrid work environment. Let's delve into a thought-provoking discussion that promises to leave you inspired and motivated.

Sandra Humbles, Chief Learning Officer at Johnson & Johnson, discovered her passion for science early in life, a passion that guided her academic and professional journey. Pursuing her interests vigorously, Sandra attended university where she specialized in microbiology and virology. Upon graduation, her career path led directly into the healthcare industry, where she began by contributing to groundbreaking work in HIV research. Her early work primarily focused on the development of diagnostic kits that facilitated early HIV detection, thereby playing a critical role in enhancing patient safety and medical response during the initial phases of the AIDS crisis. Sandra's dedication to her field was driven by a deep sense of purpose and gratitude for the opportunity to make a significant difference in people's lives through her scientific contributions.

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