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Laura has extensive experience in the automotive industry, especially in sales and marketing. During her time at Jiangling Motors, she successfully led the cost reduction program and developed the special conversion vehicle market for transit. Laura was a member of the BMW China Sales Committee; as the senior manager of sales, her team laid a solid foundation for BMW’s growth in China. She joined Volkswagen Group China in 2007 as the executive vice president of FAW VW Sales Company, and then became managing director for Volkswagen Brand Import. In these positions, Laura made remarkable achievements in branding and helped to increase market share.

Laura Shen

Laura Shen previews her ATD 2016 session in which she will discuss how the training department at Volkswagen Group China established itself as a key player.

How to Get the Training Function Recognized in a Big Corporation

Insights From Asia: Develop Value-Based L&D-Aligning Learning With Business Outcomes

At the ATD 2017 Korea Summit Laura Xiaojie Shen shares how her team got its training academy recognized as a key component of a major corporation, Volkswagen Group China.

How to Get a Training Academy Recognized in a Big Corporation

While action is needed on diversity and inclusion initiatives, organizational learning and development plays a critical role in the cultivation of inclusive work cultures where diversity initiatives thrive.

Which Comes First? Diversity or Inclusion?

Laura Butler Semethy has been practicing in the field of instructional design for more than 20 years. Instructional design is both a science and an art in which she enjoys the challenges of designing effective learning solutions. Faced with a corporate culture that rejected instructional design methodologies, she created and managed an instructional design community of practice (CoP) for a major telecommunications corporation. The community was created with all employees in mind and served as a central repository for resources and a hub for several training programs. In addition to the CoP, Laura designed and developed introductory courses on instructional design and item writing for colleagues. She has a bachelor’s in education from Illinois State University; a master’s in information technology, systems design, and development; and a master’s in instructional design for online learning from Capella University. She proudly holds the Certified Professional in Learning and Performance certification from the Association for Talent Development. Laura is a senior instructional designer at 3D Systems.

Laura Butler Semethy

Laura Martin is a senior technical writer at MadCap Software in San Diego, California. Before joining the MadCap team, she spent 15 years writing technical documentation for companies focused on geospatial intelligence and wireless technologies. She strives to create engaging content that is clear and simple. When she isn’t writing, Laura loves hiking local trails and photographing wildlife.

Laura Martin

Laura Cohn is a senior consultant at Giant Leap Consulting. She collaborated on the creation of Courageous Leadership: A Program for Using Courage to Transform the Workplace.

Laura Cohn

Laura is an accomplished talent development leader with over 25 years of experience in various executive roles, significantly contributing to numerous companies across diverse industries. With a passion for effective leadership and a deep understanding of human dynamics, Laura has consistently driven organizational success.As a professionally credentialed ICF coach, Laura brings expertise in coaching and mentoring executives to unlock their full potential. Through a client-centered approach and a commitment to continuous learning, Laura has helped countless leaders overcome challenges, develop their skills, and achieve their professional goals.Laura's expertise in DEI strategies is widely recognized, and their dedication to promoting inclusivity and equality in the workplace has resulted in the successful design and implementation of comprehensive DEI initiatives. Laura has created transformative change within organizations by fostering an environment that values diversity, improving employee engagement, innovation, and overall business performance.As a trusted consultant, Laura has partnered with senior leadership teams, including vice presidents, to address complex business challenges and drive sustainable growth. Their keen ability to analyze organizational dynamics, identify areas for improvement, and develop effective strategies have consistently delivered results-oriented solutions aligned with clients' goals and values.Throughout their career, Laura has garnered recognition for exceptional leadership skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to build high-performing teams. Their collaborative and inclusive approach inspires individuals at all levels to achieve excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.Laura holds the Certified Professional Coactive Coach certification from the Coactive Training Institute and is also an ICF Professional Certified Coach. This professional background demonstrates their commitment to ongoing development and excellence in coaching. Additionally, Laura is sought after as a speaker and thought leader, sharing their expertise on leadership, coaching, DEI, and organizational transformation at various industry conferences and events.With a proven track record of success, extensive experience in leadership, professional coaching, and a deep understanding of DEI, Laura is a trusted partner for organizations seeking to foster inclusive cultures, develop exceptional leaders, and drive sustainable growth.Laura's combination of leadership acumen, coaching expertise, and commitment to diversity and inclusion makes them a valuable asset in helping organizations thrive in today's complex business landscape.

Laura Renaud, CPTD

Laura Shugrue is a senior research analyst with the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board where she has published several reports that examine federal workforce management issues.

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