Return on Learning

Tevon Pierre
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Return on Learning

The Return on Learning explores how Learning and Development is evolving to meet the changing needs of organizations. Our guests share insights from their experience leading L&D, Talent Development, and Organizational Development functions, showing how these teams can work hand in hand with the business to address real performance challenges.We dive into how L&D assesses business needs, the expectations placed on learning teams, and how success is measured, far beyond just completion rates. The conversation also unpacks a key tension in the field: Should L&D focus on upskilling based on established competencies or shift toward solving targeted, high-priority business problems?

Episodes

  1. MAY 6

    Sandra Curry: Beyond the Happy Sheet: Creating Impactful Learning Solutions

    In this episode of the Return on Learning podcast, host Tevon Pierre interviews Sandra Curry, a 25-year veteran in the learning and development space and current director of PMO and operations. Sandra shares valuable insights on the evolving relationship between L&D departments and business units, highlighting how L&D has transformed from a simple service provider to a strategic partner driving organizational performance, engagement, and growth. The conversation explores effective needs assessment methodologies, the importance of aligning L&D initiatives with business goals, and the shift from measuring training success through participation rates to demonstrating concrete business impact and behavioral change. This concise, information-packed episode offers practical perspectives for L&D professionals looking to create more meaningful connections with business stakeholders and deliver measurable results. 🎙️ The Return on Learning PodcastThe views and opinions shared in this episode are those of the individual participants and do not reflect the official positions or policies of their respective employers. All content is provided for informational purposes only.

    16 min

  2. MAY 6

    Mark Monaghan: Serving the Business: How Effective L&D Creates Organizational Value

    In this episode of the Return on Learning podcast, host Tevon Pierre talks with Mark Monaghan, VP of Organizational Development at iQor, about the critical intersection of learning and development with business objectives. With over 20 years in HR and leadership development, Mark shares valuable insights on creating scalable, relevant training programs that serve genuine business needs. He discusses how to find operational champions for L&D initiatives, measure program effectiveness, and adapt to changing workforce demographics and learning styles. Mark also offers his perspective on the future of personalized learning through AI, while emphasizing the importance of continuous personal development for L&D professionals. This conversation provides practical wisdom for anyone looking to ensure their organizational development efforts drive measurable business impact.  🎙️ The Return on Learning Podcast The views and opinions shared in this episode are those of the individual participants and do not reflect the official positions or policies of their respective employers. All content is provided for informational purposes only.

    18 min
  3. Chris Dragos: Bridging the Gap: L&D and Business Needs

    APR 16

    Chris Dragos: Bridging the Gap: L&D and Business Needs

    "The ideal situation involves a very concrete need." – Chris Dragos  In this conversation, Tevon Pierre and Chris Dragos explore the intersection of Learning and Development (L&D) and business needs. Chris shares insights from his experience in corporate training, emphasizing the importance of aligning training with specific business challenges and measuring the effectiveness of training programs. They discuss the need for L&D to be proactive, assess learning needs accurately, and demonstrate the value of training through concrete outcomes. The conversation also touches on the role of technology, particularly AI, in enhancing training effectiveness and reinforcing learning in the workplace. 🎙️ The Return on Learning Podcast The views and opinions shared in this episode are those of the individual participants and do not reflect the official positions or policies of their respective employers. All content is provided for informational purposes only.

    18 min
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The Return on Learning explores how Learning and Development is evolving to meet the changing needs of organizations. Our guests share insights from their experience leading L&D, Talent Development, and Organizational Development functions, showing how these teams can work hand in hand with the business to address real performance challenges.We dive into how L&D assesses business needs, the expectations placed on learning teams, and how success is measured, far beyond just completion rates. The conversation also unpacks a key tension in the field: Should L&D focus on upskilling based on established competencies or shift toward solving targeted, high-priority business problems?

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  • Creator
    Tevon Pierre
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tevon Pierre
  • Show Website
    Return on Learning

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