Kim Glenn and EDSI: Empowering Organizations to Build…

As organizations navigate a rapidly evolving world of work, developing strong leaders, agile teams, and future-ready talent is more important than ever. Training, career pathways, and innovative learning solutions are critical to helping companies and communities thrive.

It’s in this dynamic landscape that Kim Glenn, Managing Director of Innovative Learning Solutions at EDSI, was recently accepted into: the Association for Talent Development’s Chief Talent Development Officer (CTDO) group—an exclusive network of global leaders shaping the future of talent development.

We spoke with Kim about what this opportunity means and how it allows her to bring fresh insights and next-practice strategies to the clients and communities EDSI serves.

Q: What is the CTDO group?

The CTDO group is an exclusive community within ATD that brings together senior learning and talent development leaders from around the world. It’s not just a networking group—it’s a place where big-picture conversations happen about the future of talent development. Members collaborate to share insights, build tools, and provide guidance that shapes how organizations learn, lead, and grow.

Q: Why was the CTDO group formed?

The world of work is changing at lightning speed—technology advancement, workforce shifts, and cultural transformations are happening all around us. ATD formed the CTDO group to ensure there’s a dedicated space for leaders to come together, exchange ideas, and prepare for what’s next. It’s about making sure talent development doesn’t just keep up but actually leads the way — an approach that aligns closely with EDSI’s commitment to helping great companies and communities train and retain great talent.

Q: What does being accepted mean to you personally?

Honestly, it’s humbling and exhilarating all at once! To be included in such a forward-thinking group feels like both a recognition of the work I’ve done and an opportunity to stretch myself even further.

As a consultant, I’ve had the privilege of working across so many industries and organization types—nonprofits, government agencies, corporations—you name it. That variety has given me a wide-angle lens on the challenges organizations face, and the creative solutions that actually work. Being part of this group means I get to bring that broad perspective to the table and learn from the incredible leaders alongside me.

Q: How do you plan to contribute to the group?

In addition to all I have learned through consulting, I can’t wait to share some of the innovative practices we’ve developed at EDSI, including:

KeyWe Learn, our new learning platform designed to empower today’s workforce with accessible, industry-aligned, and engaging professional development. For more information on KeyweLearn, check out this previously published blog or our webpage.

Skilldex, a powerful platform that helps map workforce skills, identify gaps, assess knowledge loss risk, and create sustainable career pathways.

The AcuMax Index, an assessment tool we use to align hiring, improve communication and collaboration, and strengthen leadership development through insights into natural human wiring. This recent blog will tell you more about it!

Our Servant Leadership philosophy, which shapes both our internal culture and the leadership programs we design for clients.

And one of my proudest achievements—building an Instructional Design department from the ground up, now delivering customized learning solutions that drive measurable impact.

I’m excited to bring these best practices into the CTDO conversations while also learning what’s working for other leaders across the globe.

Q: How will your participation benefit your customers?

This is the best part! By being part of this group, I’ll have direct access to the latest thinking, tools, and strategies shaping the future of talent development. That means our customers benefit from insights that aren’t just “best practice”—they’re next practice.

Through EDSI’s deep expertise in learning and development, I’ll be able to translate what I learn into real, actionable solutions for our clients—helping them build stronger leaders, more agile teams, and future-ready organizations. Plus, by sharing our own successes, I get to represent our customers on a national stage and showcase the incredible work we’ve done together.

Q: Any final thoughts?

I’m beyond grateful for this opportunity. Being part of the CTDO group is not only a professional milestone but also a chance to amplify the impact we’re making in workforce development and instructional design. I’m looking forward to rolling up my sleeves, contributing ideas, and bringing back fresh energy and insights to fuel our clients’ success.

At EDSI, we believe the future of talent development is being written right now—and we’re proud to be helping shape it.

Kim Glenn and EDSI: Empowering Organizations to Build Future-Ready Talent