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A capability, a competency, and a skill walk into a bar. The bartender looks at them and says, "We’ve got a rule here—only one of you can stay." The capability says, "I'll stick around; I bring the potential." The competency replies, "No, I’ll stay—I’ve got the proven experience." The skill just smirks and says, "Mate, you’re both overthinking it—I'm here every day." If that doesn’t explain the difference between the three, we’ve got a whole blog on it here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Y0VPw0 #capabilitybuilding #competency #skills

How prepared is your team for the future of work? At this year’s ATD Austin Talent Development Summit, keynote speaker Keith Metcalfe, President of Acorn, will shed light on the evolving role of skills and capabilities in building resilient, future-ready teams. Keith will explore how capability-building—knowledge, behaviors, and processes—can drive adaptability and innovation in an era defined by AI, automation, and constant change. What attendees will gain: • Deepen your knowledge of the balance between skills and capabilities essential for today’s dynamic demands. • Prepare for emerging challenges: Hear practical insights on staying competitive in a fast-evolving economy. • Develop lasting talent strategies that foster growth, resilience, and adaptability. Join us to gain strategies that not only future-proof your workforce but set your team up for long-term success. 📅 Saturday, November 16, 2024 📍 St. Edward’s University, Ragsdale Center, Austin, TX 👉 Register Today: https://lnkd.in/gK36xaA7 #FutureOfWork #TalentDevelopment #Leadership #ATDAustin #CapabilityBuilding #AI #WorkforceInnovation #atx #austintexas

Thinking about being in Vegas last week! Thinking about the incredible L&D providers we met! #ThrowbackThursday Great to meet the teams from Acorn, VEED.IO, and Dynamic Language at The Learning Guild's #DevLearn! #TrainingMatters #LearningTechnology #Innovation

What an amazing week at #DevLearn! Watching the Acorn team in action—connecting, engaging, and bringing our booth to life—was everything. Here’s how we make it count at every conference: ✍ Clear messaging that resonates 🤝 Building connections that last 🛍 Booth giveaways people actually want (like our AI-driven Capability Framework 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPm9mAxA) 💃 And a team that’s always ready to bring the energy! Already looking forward to the next one! 

🌟 Thrilled to join the team at Acorn PLMS - a company that's truly opening new doors! 🚀🌟 We had an amazing time at #DevLearn, connecting with L&D leaders and discussing the future of learning. One of the biggest takeaways? The need to blend performance directly into learning. 📈 At Acorn, we’re leading the way. Our PLMS (Performance Learning Management System) is the only LMS that seamlessly integrates Performance with Learning—a game-changer for companies wanting to drive impactful results. With a 98% retention rate, our LMS stands strong on its own, but it’s the added layer of Performance integration that truly sets us apart. Excited to be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries in L&D! #AcornPLMS #LearningAndDevelopment #LMS #PerformanceManagement #Innovation Cody T. Jonathan Pettigrew Keith Metcalfe Eloise Littlejohns Harjun Gill Keenan Broad Sara Dickson Sarah D. Blake Proberts

Heading to ATD Austin Talent Development Summit this weekend? So are we! Well, so is Keith Metcalfe , who'll be a keynote speaker. He’ll be discussing how skills and capabilities intersect, and how you can utilize them to build an adaptable and resilient workforce. Want to come along? Make sure you register for #ATDAustin here: https://loom.ly/6aY9YAQ #learninganddevelopment #capabilitybuilding #PLMS

How much time do you spend each week doing or keeping track of repetitive tasks? There are countless HR and L&D processes carried out every day, week, month, and year. And believe it or not, they don’t all have to be manually handled. HR workflow automation is your friend—that’s why we developed Momentum to make your lives easier. If you want to read more about how to automate your HR workflows, the team’s put together a great resource here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Q4pd-0 #workflowautomation #HRworkflows #HRautomation #PLMS

Did you forget about Managers? 🤔 In 2024, managers are under more pressure than ever to step up as leaders. They're expected to set expectations, motivate their teams, and foster growth—all with emotional intelligence. But here's the catch: without the right support, they’re ready to walk.🚶♂️💼 A recent survey found that 64% of managers would consider looking for a new job if their organization fails to invest in their development. And it's no wonder—over half reported receiving no support when transitioning into their roles. Organizations, we can do better! 🎯 That’s where Acorn's insights come in. They emphasize a proactive approach: setting clear, measurable leadership goals, fostering team alignment, and creating programs that equip managers with the capabilities they need to thrive. Because when managers feel valued and supported, everyone benefits. 🌟 Curious to learn more? Check out Acorn's guide on "How to Set Leadership Team Goals That Drive Results for Your Organization": Link: https://hubs.ly/Q02W5V6L0. Snaps from Mind Tools. #AcornPLMS #LeadershipSupport #GoalSetting #ManagerDevelopment #ContinuousImprovement #Leadership

Acorn CEO Blake Proberts on-stage at the DevLearn conference today with Rich Cacioppo Executive Director of US Rowing, talking about how US Rowing partnered with Acorn to roll out learning across 1400 rowing clubs across the US and giving away the implementation plan that led to the project’s success! We worked with US Rowing as part of Acorn’s Learn4Good program, supporting not-for-profits reach the right people with learning. I’m proud to work for a business that supports this very worthy cause! https://lnkd.in/gVmgbqBG #DevLearn2024 #learning #performance #AcornPLMS

Day 2 at #DevLearn in Las Vegas - it’s been an amazing couple of days meeting people and learning leaders from across the world! From our chats it’s clear leaders are struggling to find ways to link learning to employee performance, and employees are fed up with the untransparent performance review process (check out our booth artwork!). At Acorn we’re on a mission to link performance and learning more closely together, and AI is helping us supercharge this through creating custom capability frameworks in minutes, tagging learning content to capabilities and giving employees a clearer sense of their performance and career pathways. Ps - want to see how you can create a capability framework for your organisation in 2 mins? Check out our AI capability coach https://lnkd.in/guRsNsk6 #AcornPLMS #DevLearn2024 #learning #performance Keith Metcalfe Jonathan Pettigrew Harjun Gill Cody T. Andrew Crow 🐦⬛ Blake Proberts Keenan Broad Sara Dickson Sarah D.