Case Study: VML improves leader confidence and tough-conversation readiness with Yoodli AI roleplays

VML improves leader confidence by 20% with Yoodli

VML, one of the world's largest creative companies, faced the challenge of preparing its 26,000 global employees for difficult workplace conversations, a skill notoriously hard to train at scale using traditional methods. To solve this, VML partnered with vendor Yoodli to utilize its AI roleplays for a new leadership development series called Hi.

The solution involved using Yoodli's AI-powered platform to provide employees with realistic, low-stakes scenarios to practice difficult conversations and receive real-time feedback. This implementation resulted in a measurable 20% improvement in leader confidence, with 81% of participants reporting they felt prepared for their toughest conversations. The program's success was recognized with four Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards.

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