{"id":13068,"date":"2025-06-20T10:58:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T09:58:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/?p=13068"},"modified":"2025-06-20T11:03:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T10:03:11","slug":"how-ld-leaders-are-using-blended-learning-to-drive-real-cx-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/how-ld-leaders-are-using-blended-learning-to-drive-real-cx-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"How L&#038;D Leaders Are Using Blended Learning to Drive Real CX Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13071\" src=\"https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content-11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content-11.png 2240w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content-11-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content-11-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content-11-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content-11-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content-11-2048x1152.png 2048w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content-11-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In today\u2019s climate, learning and development leaders need learning that drives behaviour change, aligns to strategy and scales across teams. That is why blended CX training is fast becoming a core part of modern L&amp;D strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every organisation has their own challenges and priorities when it comes to CX. That is why we were delighted to deliver an in-person Customer Experience Masterclass for the team at Stora Enso in Helsinki recently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This event is a perfect example of our blended learning approach, which combines the flexibility and depth of our globally recognised online CX courses with customised in-person training tailored to each company\u2019s specific needs. The Stora Enso session was not just a training seminar but a collaborative experience designed to create real impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13072\" src=\"https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1-300x240.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1-1024x819.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1-768x614.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1-1536x1229.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1-2048x1638.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1-1-600x480.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As Ida Hallberg, Business Excellence Analyst at Stora Enso, shared:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe had the great opportunity of having a Customer Experience (CX) Masterclass conducted by The CX Academy. Michael\u2019s expertise and passion for customer experience were evident throughout the session. The workshop provided our team with valuable insights and supported our journey towards achieving CX excellence. We left with new perspectives and a better understanding of how to create exceptional experiences for our customers.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We would like to express our sincere gratitude to both Michael and Lee for their exceptional collaboration and the value they brought to our event. We are truly thankful for your outstanding delivery from start to finish. It was a pleasure to work with you. We highly recommend The CX Academy for any organisation looking to enhance their customer experience strategy and drive business growth through Customer Experience.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you to Ida Hallberg and the Stora Enso team for their warm welcome and engagement. We would also like to acknowledge The CX Academy\u2019s Michael Killeen and Lee Muldowney, who led the session with expertise and passion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13073\" src=\"https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/3-1-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Blended Learning Works in Customer Experience<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blended learning gives participants the best of both worlds by allowing them to learn at their own pace, work on specific company-related content, while also engaging with CX experts in an interactive setting. This results in effective learning which is personalised to participants\u2019 priorities and challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Customer Experience Masterclass nurtures connection, discussion and problem solving. While our online courses provide you and your colleagues with the knowledge and tools to deliver CX excellence consistently and at scale. This blended approach continues to deliver measurable results across industries worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For L&amp;D leaders, blended learning offers the structure of a training model with the flexibility to tailor it by business unit, region or learner group. One key benefit is scalability. Whether your team includes ten learners or hundreds, our blended approach helps you roll out CX capability with consistency while still providing learning that\u2019s meaningful and specific to your organisation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13074\" src=\"https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Let\u2019s Create Exceptional Customer Experiences Together<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blended CX training is helping organisations worldwide <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improve<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> how they serve customers. If you\u2019re interested in a personalised Customer Experience Masterclass for your team, we\u2019d be happy to prepare a customised proposal that meets your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13076\" src=\"https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1881\" height=\"1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content.jpeg 1881w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content-1024x686.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content-768x514.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content-1536x1029.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/thecxacademy.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Blog-Banner-for-Website-Content-600x402.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1881px) 100vw, 1881px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s climate, learning and development leaders need learning that drives behaviour change, aligns to strategy and scales across teams. That is why blended CX training is fast becoming a core part of modern L&amp;D strategies. Every organisation has their own challenges and priorities when it comes to CX. 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