Corporate learning must be just as dynamic as the businesses it serves. Mars not only used CorpU as a trusted consultant in designing its university, but it is also a part of CorpU’s membership base, the largest paid network of learning executives. Comprised of leaders from over 100 companies, a majority of which are Fortune 500 and Global 2000 firms, the CorpU network facilitates information sharing through events, research collaboration and the new CorpU TV (tv.corpu.com), which includes video content showcasing human capital development trends and applications. This has helped Mars continuously improve its university to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

“We borrow shamelessly from other organizations,” says Davis. “We face challenges that many other organizations have faced and solved before. Why reinvent the wheel?”

For example, CorpU put Mars executives in touch with their learning counterparts at Caterpillar to help better align learning with business objectives to improve overall performance. They also learn tips and tricks at CorpU seminars, which promote networking about corporate university building and business learning.

“Through CorpU, we are able to connect with leaders of some of the best corporate universities out there,” says Shepherd.