Today's learners expect more than information—they expect meaningful, relevant experiences that help them grow and adapt. Yet too often, training programs are designed from the organization's perspective rather than the learner's, leading to disengagement and wasted potential. In a rapidly changing environment, we must rethink how we approach learning design—starting not with content, but with human needs.

Design thinking offers a powerful, learner-centered framework for building training that connects, motivates, and delivers real results. Join us for a conversation on how to reframe your learning experiences to drive engagement, performance, and innovation.

In this session, we’ll discuss how to:

• Apply the core principles of design thinking to reimagine learning experiences
• Use empathy to uncover what learners really need—and what they don’t
• Implement practical, visual tools to bring clarity, collaboration, and impact to your training programs
• Register today to start designing learning that truly works—for your people and your organization

A teacher, scholar, and practitioner of leadership, he leads LX Studio, a learning innovation center that helps organizations design impactful learning experiences and stackable micro-credentials aligned with workforce needs. He also oversees Connected Campus, UCO’s strategic initiative to expand and enhance fully online degree programs. Dr. Cox’s work bridges academic leadership and applied expertise in adult and organizational learning to to help people, programs, and processes transform.