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CCMA Welcome and Member Update
Hear the latest news and updates on the CCMA and what to expect from the day.
Laura Farrell, Engagement Manager, CCMA
Join us for an inspiring Best Practice Visit with Dojo, where the team behind their award-winning Talent Growth Programme share how they have transformed learning and development into a connected, engaging and future-focused growth ecosystem.
You will discover how Dojo moved beyond traditional training to create The Expedition – a strategic learning framework that positions development as an ongoing journey rather than a series of standalone interventions. Using a creative space-exploration theme, the programme brings together every aspect of learning, from onboarding and technical upskilling to leadership development and career progression, helping colleagues build skills, confidence and long-term career opportunities.
Hear how Dojo redesigned talent development to remove many of the barriers and anxieties traditionally associated with progression programmes. Learn how the organisation transformed its Senior Flight Path programme, replacing high-pressure application and assessment processes with a more supportive, psychologically safe approach that focuses on growth, achievement and individual potential. Discover how personalised mentoring, skills development and learning playbacks are helping future leaders thrive.
The Dojo team will also showcase Career Compass, a skills-based development framework designed to help employees build transferable capabilities and explore a wider range of career opportunities. By grouping roles into job families and encouraging colleagues to focus on skill development rather than job titles, Dojo has created a culture that embraces career mobility, internal progression and “squiggly” career paths.
Gain insight into how innovative technology, AI-powered tools, interactive learning experiences and gamification have been used to create engaging development opportunities that compete for attention, increase participation and improve learning outcomes. The team will also share the measurable impact of these initiatives, including significant improvements in employee engagement, internal mobility, learning participation and retention.
During this session you will explore how Dojo:
Hear the latest news and updates on the CCMA and what to expect from the day.
Dojo welcomes CCMA members to meet the team and share the background of their operation.
Take a closer look at the thinking behind Dojo’s award-winning learning and development framework, The Expedition, and how it was brought to life. You’ll hear why they moved away from traditional career ladders in favour of the “squiggly career”, focusing instead on building versatile skills that can be applied across different roles and opportunities. Learn about the three core pillars that underpin the framework: Programmes (structured paths), Pathways (self-led growth), and Launches (agile operational updates). They’ll also share the honest results, including an 85% engagement score and more than 68 internal promotions supported through this unified approach.
Explore how Dojo’s learning and development approach continues to evolve. You’ll get an overview of what’s coming next, including plans for AI Excellence training and an expanded skills taxonomy. There’ll also be an opportunity to hear directly from the Dojo team during a live Q&A, where they’ll answer questions about their framework, engagement, scaling and culture.
