Elevate L&D Greater Cincinnati Association for Talent Development

In this episode, we’ll explore competency development. What exactly are competencies, and how do they factor into individual and organizational performance? How do organizations identify which unique competencies are critical to the success of their employees and their business?

Our host Dan Link talks with Matthew Thomas, Director of Learning and Development at Al Neyer. He will share insights about how to identify, map, and roll out competency-based development from pre-hires to leaders, as well as a deep dive into off-the-shelf competency tools to jump start implementation.

In this episode, we’ll crack the code on creating collaboration. Working together effectively is key to productivity, but improvements in technology don’t always improve a team’s ability to collaborate. What core skills do people need to develop to become successful collaborators?

Our host Josh Donath talks with Kirsten Moorefield, co-founder of Cloverleaf and co-author of Thrive: A Collaboration Manifesto. They will explore current challenges to collaboration, the mindset and EQ that successful collaborators need, and ways that technology can provide targeted tips in the flow of work.

In this episode, we’ll explore how to create a workplace people love. We all work 40-60 years, maybe more in our lifetimes - what approaches can leaders use to make it great? What variables influence the workplace atmosphere the most?

Our host Amanda Mosteller talks with Dana Vogelmeier, CPTD, author of The Workplace Atmosphere: Transforming The Workplace Environment From Dismal To Desired. They will discuss ways to create a great workplace, and strategies to help you reflect, ideate, and plan, taking you from average leader to admired leader.

In this episode, we’ll explore how much change is too much. What are signals to leaders that they’re trying to drive too much change at a given time? What are some thoughtful approaches that better support sustained change?

Our host Dan Link talks with Benjamin McCall, Principal Consultant at FOCUS Consulting. They will discuss the foundations of change and change management, signals that teams may be struggling with change, and ways to prioritize and improve the change process.

In this episode, we’ll discuss next generation learners. As Gen Z enters the workforce, what are the best ways for training and development materials to reach and resonate with a generation raised on social media, videos, and bite-sized learning content? 

Our host Amanda Mosteller talks with Jessica Yaeger, recent college grad and Gen Z learner. They will explore how organizations can keep learners engaged by shifting their content delivery strategies. They’ll discuss concepts like content discovery vs. delivery, authenticity, relatability, and offering multiple modalities.

In this episode, we’ll discuss goal setting. What differentiates personal and professional goals? What processes should we use to turn goals into actionable steps? 

Our host Amanda Mosteller talks with Brittany Czirr, Facilitator at Management Resource Association. They will explore how goal setting can improve engagement by helping employees grow their careers. They’ll also discuss how companies can use tools like mentorships, reciprocal feedback, and peer coaching, as well as frequent check-ins, as ways to keep goal achievement on track.