29 episodes
The L&D Challenges Podcast Assemble You
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Welcome to the L&D Challenges podcast series.
If you are in Learning and Development, HR, Talent, or Organisation Development, this is the podcast for you.
The L&D Challenges podcast is a candid look at L&D today. It focuses on real-life practitioners solving real issues in learning and staff development.
In Series 1, we interview ten L&D movers and shakers who shared with us how they think about engagement and impact with their learning interventions.
The guests in this first series range from senior L&D professionals at global corporates like Ricoh, Continental, and EDF to solo L&D practitioners in fast-growing organisations. Each tackles the problem of how we best train and retain talent and maximise the business impact of L&D.
We thought we’d get a few friendly tips and tricks from these interviews about increasing engagement in learning and measuring impact. In reality, we learned so much more and think you will too.
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Embedding Audio Learning in Your Organisation with Adam Lacey and Richard Ward
What we've learned from piloting and launching audio learning in multiple organisations.
Assemble You launched in 2022 with a mission to bring podcast-style learning to time-poor, screen-fatigued professionals and frontline workers. Allowing learning to be accessible and consumed at a convenient time for workers.
In this session, Adam and Rich, Co-Founders of Assemble You, will take you through:
The rationale for audio in L&DHow to make audio learning work in your organisation: We'll examine topics that work well for audio and the type of technology available to facilitate this.The power of audio when delivering sensitive or unfamiliar topics. -
The Power of Persuasion and Influence in L&D with Dr Keith O'Brien
In this fascinating interview, Adam speaks with Dr Keith O'Brian, Director of Consulting at Influence at Work, about how to use persuasion and influence at work in a learning and development context.
Keith currently leads a team of behavioural scientists to create innovative solutions that change behaviour and achieve organisational objectives. He is an expert in designing persuasive technology to change minds and behaviour, spanning 8+ years in tech and digital products.
In this episode, they discuss:
The six principles of persuasion from Robert Cialdini.Differences between learning cultures and action cultures in L&D.The need for leadership buy-in and psychological safety when creating a learning culture.Keith gives practical tips on how to use persuasion and influence effectively in L&D. If you are looking to influence, inspire and move others to take action, this is a must-listen-to episode.
Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithmobrien/
Influence at Work: https://influenceatwork.co.uk/ -
What Organisations can do to Support Women in Menopause with Ann O'Neill
In this interview, Adam speaks with Ann O'Neill, Co-Founder and CEO of Adora.
Adora is a women's health platform that focuses on helping women understand the signs of menopause and providing resources to organisations that support women in this process.
Adam and Ann discuss:
What the menopause is and the symptoms that can be experienced.Ann's own journey with her GP and what led to the creation of Adora. What organisations, HR, L&D, and men can do to support women going through menopause,Ann also gives some excellent tips throughout the podcast, such as creating a safe space to talk, giving flexible working hours when they're needed, and normalising the topic.
Connect with Ann on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annmoneill/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/adora-digital-health/
BS 30416 Report: https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/insights-and-media/insights/brochures/bs-30416-menstruation-menstrual-health-and-menopause-in-the-workplace/Adora Website: https://www.adora.health/ -
The Challenges of Rolling out New Technology in Global Organisations with Rebecca Tisdale
In this interview, Adam speaks with Rebecca Tisdale who is a Learning Leader for a global corporation.
Rebecca specialises in implementing transformation programs through consulting, designing, leading, and coordinating cutting-edge learning solutions to serve global audiences.
In this episode, Adam and Rebecca discuss:
The challenges of rolling out new L&D tech in large organisations The benefits of having one source of truth in L&D Implementing gamification to increase learner engagementWhy building your network is important in L&D Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccatisdale/ -
How L&D Can Adapt to Business Change with Craig Hamill and Lyndsay Taylor from Direct Line
In this interview, Adam speaks with Craig Hamill, Digital and Innovation Leading Lead, and Lyndsay Taylor, Head of L&D at Direct Line,
Both Craig and Lyndsay have been working in L&D for 20 years; with their combined experience, they discuss what challenges and interventions have happened at Direct Line over the past few years.
In this episode, Adam, Lyndsay and Craig discuss:
The impact of COVID-19 - changing to digital learning overnight. How L&D can help attract and retain employees in remote roles. Why using multiple modalities to deliver learning can help engagement. The importance of technology in L&D today. Upskilling and reskilling existing team members to adapt to the new changes in the organisation. Connect on LinkedIn.
Craig Hamill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-hamill-flpi-mcipd-67769727/ -
Explore the Global Sentiment Survey with Don Taylor
In this interview, Adam chats with Don Taylor, Chair of the Learning Technologies Conference and Learning and Skills Group, as well as the Network Chair at VC Emerge Education.
Don runs the Global Sentiment Survey, which finds out what L&D professionals think will be hot this year and the main challenges they foresee.
In this episode, Adam and Don discuss:
The top five answers of the Global Sentiment Survey.How the answers in the survey are analysed.The challenges around AI for L&D professionals.The differences between the first survey in 2016 and 2024, moving from social learning to AI.Download the GSS: https://donaldhtaylor.co.uk/research_base/global-sentiment-survey-2024/
Connect with Don on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldhtaylor/