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Dealing with unconscious bias and microagressions in the workplace with Nicole DaCosta Nov 10, 2020

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Not every slur is intended. A lot of times, these microaggressions are simply the product of the perpetrator’s unconscious bias developed from years of enculturation. That doesn’t mean, however, that unconscious bias and its consequent microaggressions are harmless and that we don’t have to do anything about them. In fact, a big part of fostering diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace is doing the inner work among ourselves to identify our unconscious biases and root them out of our lives to the best of our ability. Joining Andy Storch in this difficult, but extremely necessary conversation is Nicole DaCosta, a Learning & Development leader at Brinker International, a global leader in the restaurant industry famously known for being the home of Chili’s® Grill & Bar. Nicole derives the greater part of her insights on this subject from her own experience as a black woman in corporate America. She works tirelessly to promote DEI not only at Brinker, but also by doing volunteer work for the nonprofit, Harmony Career Development Center.

195 Measuring the impact of learning with Kevin M. Yates, the L&D Detective Nov 03, 2020

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How do you measure something as intangible as learning? If you are in the learning and development space, you may have struggled with this question. Good thing that Andy Storch is joined by Kevin M. Yates, known as the L&D Detective, who recently released the L&D Detective Kit as a free eBook on his website. Andy had a chance to interview Kevin live on LinkedIn to ask him about his detective kit and what all L&D professionals should be thinking about when it comes to measuring impact. Kevin also spoke about measuring impact on the Talent Development Virtual Summit and that recording, along with the Q&A session he did, are available inside the member vault of the Talent Development Think Tank Community. Go to https://tdtt.us/ to check it out.

Virtual Facilitation Best Practices, Tips, and Tricks Oct 28, 2020

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A critical part of developing adaptability in this rapidly changing world is having the right people in the right places in your organization.

Kristen Robinson, the Chief People Officer of Splunk, weaves her talent development philosophy around that need. She explains this philosophy and some of its aspects as she sits on the hot seat with Andy Storch. Touching on topics such as HR leadership, developing a feedback culture, promoting diversity and inclusion, and creating an internal talent marketplace, this conversation covers the aspects of talent development that need the most attention in these times.

We live in an era where to learn is to survive, and there is still so much to learn in the HR and talent development space. Join this conversation and have a slice of that learning pie.

Leanne Hughes joins us today to talk about virtual facilitation! To purchase the recordings from The Talent Development Virtual Summit, go to tdtt.us/purchase-lifetime-access/

Gaining insights from this pandemic to prepare for the future of work with Naveen Bhateja, CHRO of Medidata Solutions Oct 21, 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic has left so much disruption to our day to day lives, both personally and professionally.

For businesses and organizations, one major struggle that they have to face is maintaining the culture, especially as everybody starts going remote. This episode's guest, Naveen Bhateja, offers his insights and experiences to help you prepare for the future of work, facing the changes in front of us head-on. Naveen is the Chief Human Resources Officer at Medidata Solutions, a technology and software company that is leading the digital transformation of life sciences.

Here, he sits down with host, Andy Storch, to share his diverse global experience with us and how it has helped him manage different company cultures at any given time, such as this current pandemic, where people stay connected and engaged. Knowing that there is no existing playbook for a pandemic and the changes we are yet to confront with the current rate we are going, it helps to gather information from the experts to help us rise above the tides. Listen in on this discussion as Naveen guides you to create a progressive organization that is ready to embrace the future of work.

Why Every Company Needs DEI in a Remote World with Kay Fabella Oct 13, 2020

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To join the Think Tank Community, go to tdtt.us
If you would like to purchase the recordings from the summit, go to tdtt.us/purchase-lifetime-access

The Top 5 Trends in Talent Development 2020 Oct 06, 2020

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The psychologically safe workplace with Amy Edmondson Sep 29, 2020

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The brain works best in an environment that is free of fear. A psychologically safe workplace is where people believe they can speak out and be heard. It is a fearless environment that fosters learning, innovation and growth by encouraging inclusivity and getting the best out of people. Despite its research-backed benefits, psychological safety still exists only at the fringes of the corporate business world. Joining Andy Storch on the show, Amy Edmondson tells us why organizations need to take psychological safety seriously if they want to lead in innovation and growth. Amy is an expert in creating a fearless organization through a psychologically safe workplace. She is the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, where she does research work on human interaction, providing relevant content that enables businesses to succeed and contribute meaningfully to society.

Inclusive and nurturing talent development philosophy with Kristen Robinson Sep 22, 2020

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A critical part of developing adaptability in this rapidly changing world is having the right people in the right places in your organization. Kristen Robinson, the Chief People Officer of Splunk, weaves her talent development philosophy around that need. She explains this philosophy and some of its aspects as she sits on the hot seat with Andy Storch. Touching on topics such as HR leadership, developing a feedback culture, promoting diversity and inclusion, and creating an internal talent marketplace, this conversation covers the aspects of talent development that need the most attention in these times. We live in an era where to learn is to survive, and there is still so much to learn in the HR and talent development space. Join this conversation and have a slice of that learning pie.

All about The Talent Development Virtual Summit: How I created it and What to Expect Sep 10, 2020

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Today I am explaining all about the Talent Development Virtual Summit – How I put it together, why, who’s speaking and what you get when you sign up.

You can register at
http://talentdevelopmentvirtualsummit.com/

Entrepreneurial Leadership with Joel Peterson, Chairman of JetBlue Airways Sep 08, 2020

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We have no shortage of visionaries, of people who come up with genius ideas and start innovating, but what we need most now are leaders who don’t just light fires but know how to spread them. This is the central message of the incredible book, Entrepreneurial Leadership, written by Joel Peterson, former chairman of JetBlue Airways, founding partner of Peterson Partners, and Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. In this conversation with host Andy Storch, learn about the leadership qualities that, together with a great team, will help build an enduring enterprise that stays true to its brand and mission. What qualities does the entrepreneurial leader possess? What makes a great team? All these and more in this episode.