Key takeaways and highlights from Insights Live Chicago

A day of connection, learning and inspiration 

The Chicago edition of Insights Live officially wrapped, and it was an incredible experience. 

The event brought together the energy and knowledge of Insights talented global practitioner community in the spirit of learning from each other.  

Encouraging curiosity as the heart of learning 

From the moment attendees walked through the doors of The Midland Hotel, they created an atmosphere charged with curiosity and collaboration.  

This year’s event attracted 100 practitioners who came to learn, share experiences, ask questions that sparked new ideas, and network.  

The spirit of Insights Live is community. It felt more like a reunion with meaningful conversations and connections among like-minded people than a traditional conference. 

Key highlights 

There were many standout moments that resonated with attendees, in particular:  

• A glimpse of the future with the live demo of the shiny new Insights Discovery for Microsoft Teams App (this created real buzz about what’s coming next)

• Stories from Insights Practitioners who shared powerful, practical ways they’ve built Insights into their organizations 

• Bite-sized sessions on program tools like the Self-Aware Leader wheel mat and G-WAVE (a useful visual for action planning and goal tracking) gave everyone practical ideas to integrate into their experiences  
  
  

Integrating community feedback into Insight Live 

 Insights Live is about supporting the Insights community, so it was important to us to act on previous years feedback and make sure the integration of that feedback was visible and felt by attendees.  

For example, we doubled down delivering high-quality, practical content and creating meaningful engagement that resonated.  

This year, Insights also took an important step forward in making our learning events more sustainable. Sustainability has become an important priority for the company, so it only made sense to extend these sustainability goals outwards.  

By shifting our priorities, Insights reduced the environmental impact of the event while creating a memorable experience aligned with Insights values and community feedback. 

Practitioners in action 

Without a doubt, the cultivation of community spirit was the biggest success of the roadshow.  

We’ve all been to enough conferences to know that it’s the people who make them memorable. The event wasn’t just about learning; it was also about connecting with peers and sharing experiences and knowledge.  

One participant summed it up perfectly: 

“It felt like a place where we could be honest, inspired, and leave ready to make a difference.” 

A key takeaway 

Insights Live illustrated how bringing together this community of amazing Practitioners (yes, we’re biased, but it’s absolutely warranted!) not only gave attendees new tools and proven strategies for implementation but, just as importantly, it energized and inspired a fresh sense of shared purpose among attendees.  

 
For those who missed it 

Insights Live happens regularly – it's part of our commitment to Insights vibrant community of Licenced Practitioners and Client Partners. With both in-person and virtual events, even if you missed this one, Insights provides lots of opportunities to learn, grow and connect with the global Insights community.