Why Building a Learning Organization?

Heather Bennett (CEO & VP of Learning, ShoreTel)


In this era of ever changing technology it is important to be able to make sure employees are up to speed on the skills they need so they can be productive quickly and efficiently according to Heather Bennett. Creating learning paths for employees helps motivate employees and gets them trained in the right way to contribute to company growth.

Heather Bennett
Heather Bennett

CLO, M5 Networks Heather Bennett oversees the People department at ShoreTel’s Cloud Division. Believing that employee satisfaction is key in helping any organization reach its business objectives, the People team supports corporate learning, human resources, performance management, recruiting, employer branding and employee satisfaction. Previously, she was Vice President of Marketing for M5 Networks (now ShoreTel’s Cloud Division), President of a start-up consulting company, a NYC Teaching Fellow, and a sales executive in the IT industry.

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Heather Bennett

Heather Bennett

CLO, M5 Networks

Heather Bennett oversees the People department at ShoreTel’s Cloud Division. Believing that employee satisfaction is key in helping any organization reach its business objectives, the People team supports corporate learning, human resources, performance management, recruiting, employer branding and employee satisfaction. Previously, she was Vice President of Marketing for M5 Networks (now ShoreTel’s Cloud Division), President of a start-up consulting company, a NYC Teaching Fellow, and a sales executive in the IT industry.

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