Carolyn Barley

Carolyn leads the team of instructional designers at SHRM that handles all educational program content analysis, design and development to ensure SHRM participants are receiving a best in class experience. Carolyn drives this team to achieve excellence to meet the needs of HR while adhering to sound instructional design standards and adult learning methodologies. She is responsible for overseeing the development of new learning solutions across media, with a focus on face-to-face, live virtual and elearning. Working closely with Subject Matter Experts and partnering cross-functionally, she works on new initiatives, refines and evolves current products, while also advising organizational leadership on educational trends and best practices in adult learning.