Advancing a culture of innovation and growth: Global Learning Day 2024 at J&J
Why would the CEO of a Fortune 500 company ask approximately 138,000 employees around the world to take a full paid day off from work and, instead, focus on learning and development? Joaquin Duato, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Johnson & Johnson, has done so for two years running. Step inside Global Learning Day 2024 for insights into what our culture of learning could mean for your career growth.
Empowering your growth, accelerating innovation
A sequel every bit as good as the original, our second-annual Global Learning Day was a deeply inspiring event.
- Teams from around the world came together to attend live virtual learning sessions as well as in-person events.
- Senior leaders shared insights from their personal and professional journeys, underscoring the connection between curiosity, learning and growth.
- Colleagues identified their own learning-related goals and made headway on self-defined career paths.
The context of community and enterprise-wide engagement is important, because while Global Learning Day may be our marquee day of learning, it reflects commitments that transcend any one-off event.
It’s about setting us up—collectively and individually—for success in the future: Accelerating innovation through science, technology and new ways of leading and working to address the world’s toughest healthcare challenges. Empowering everyone to stay at the forefront of technology and innovation.
By committing to a growth mindset, we’re bringing fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and valuable knowledge to everything we do at J&J.
How are we bringing this commitment to life?
Our culture of learning makes Johnson & Johnson unique. The healthcare industry is rapidly changing—and our teams are highly curious. By channeling their energy into continuous learning we become more innovative and that changes patients’ lives.
Evolving to keep you ahead of evolving skills
Using interactive data visualization software. Managing organizational change. Practicing inclusive leadership. Improving cash flow management.
These aren’t simple things to learn, which is why we aren’t simply offering our employees content on demand.
Instead, we’ve created an intelligent, connected ecosystem that closes the loop between two things: identifying the best direction in which to grow, and developing the right skills to get there.
Want to understand how generative AI can enhance workflows or productivity? Using a single platform:
- You might start by following the “Generative AI” learning pathway (or one of the other 100,000-plus learning assets available).
- After gaining proficiency, you might try a short-term stretch assignment to apply your new skills.
- Next, you might match with a best-fit mentor from our global team—an expert in the field who can help you fine-tune your skills and knowledge, or even find a full-time opportunity for you to apply them every day.
Exciting time at J&J—every employee is now empowered with personalized learning, access to mentors and short-term assignments. These opportunities are designed to hone critical skills and accelerate your growth, ensuring you thrive in your career journey.
Fueling your growth
Follow your curiosity. Continually expand your skill set. Elevate your professional standing along with your level of impact. We’ll help you enhance your leadership capabilities—and stay at the forefront of technology and innovation in your field—while you help us solve the world’s toughest health challenges.
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