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Leader Spotlight with Chris Shaffer of Microsoft

speaker
Chris Shaffer
Learning & Development / Strategic Development Architect

About the speaker(s)

Chris Shaffer is a seasoned Learning and Development leader with over 30 years of experience at Microsoft, where he was instrumental in shaping the company’s engineering enablement programs and fostering its renowned learning culture. Known for his systems-thinking approach and data-driven strategies, Chris has a proven track record of working with leaders and teams at scale to drive collaboration, skill-building, and innovation.

Currently serving as a Strategic Development Architect at WiLD Leaders, Chris helps organizations design and implement learning environments that empower individuals and teams to thrive. His passion lies in creating spaces where people can learn, grow, and achieve their full potential, making him a sought-after expert in cultivating learning cultures that fuel organizational success

The original talk was given in October 2022.

In the 34+ years that Chris has been at Microsoft, he has seen and has been a part of many changes and progress within the organization. His journey began as an engineer, who found his passion for engineering excellence early on, but the concept was still new.

Chris shared how he used data to work with Microsoft leaders to convince them why engineering excellence is key in scaling innovation, and how he helped the organization rely on learning as a way to shape the strong team culture that exists today.