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Alignment in L&D with Viki Howden Oct 24, 2023

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In this interview, Adam speaks with Viki Howden, HR Consultant and coach, currently working as a lecturer at Exeter College.

Viki teaches various leadership courses with a focus on People Practices. She worked across a number of business sectors, from manufacturing to public service. Viki's passion lies in creating learning cultures and developing individuals whilst finding smart learning solutions for organisational needs.

In this thought-provoking episode, Adam and Viki discuss how to enable learning with different modalities, including augmented reality and VR. As well as how the L&D landscape has changed post-COVID.

Links

https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktoria-howden-assoc-cipd-cmgr-mcmi-b0780a63/

Blended Learning at Leonardo Hotels with Edd Gallier Oct 24, 2023

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Adam speaks with Edd Gallier, Head of Learning & Development at Leonardo Hotels in this interview.

Edd is a learning thought leader, regular conference speaker and awards host, contributing to learning publications in the areas of online and blended learning, learning and communication technology, and guest service.

He is also a publisher of award-winning online learning and is regularly part of the team for new hotel openings, rebrands, and Food and Beverage operations.

In this brilliant episode, Adam and Edd speak about how utilising technology can help frontline staff maximise their learning potential.

Links:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-gallier-leonardohotels/

Training on the Production Floor at Clean Linen Services with Nicola Manuel Oct 24, 2023

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In this interview, Adam speaks with Nicola Manuel, Learning and Development Manager for Clean Linen Services.

Nicola has worked in a development role for the past 30 years in various industries. Starting as an outdoor activity instructor to qualifying in sports management. Within a few years, she moved from the physically active sports world into a business role and delivered computer software training.

Nicola enjoys being a coach and a trainer, using technology and traditional methods to help individuals grow within themselves and through their organisations.

In this fascinating episode, Adam and Nicola go into detail on training and skills development on a production floor.

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Revolutionising Retail Training at Ann Summers with Becky West Oct 24, 2023

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In this interview, Adam speaks with Becky West, Head of Learning and Development at Ann Summers.

Becky started her career as a teacher and moved into the Leisure and tourism industry as a frontline manager. Becky found her niche in the world of learning and development nearly 10 years ago. She’s worked in senior L&D roles for Merlin Entertainments, Entain and, most recently, heads up the learning and development function for iconic retailer Ann Summers.

She brings to the table experience in coaching, inspiring and developing both front-line teams and senior leaders, with a real passion for creating commercial returns from learning.

In this brilliant episode, Adam and Becky speak about the power of social learning and the profound impact it can have on a business.

Engaging Seasonal Workers with L&D at St Austell Brewery with James Hampton Oct 24, 2023

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In this interview, Adam speaks with James Hampton, Head of Employee Experience at St Austell Brewery.

James has been supporting people’s organisational performance in the military, further education, retail, hospitality and production for the past 23 years. During this time, he has used this experience to challenge the status quo of traditional people experience approaches.

James is passionate about the promotion of more regenerative approaches that use business to make real differences in people, their communities, and the planet. Cultivating a learning climate enriched by Inclusive and Conscious Leadership is essential to James’ approach.

In this fascinating interview, Adam and James discuss the effects of seasonal workers and how this affects the delivery of L&D.

Learning Culture with Toby Newman Oct 24, 2023

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In this interview, Adam speaks with Toby Newman, Senior L&D consultant at CH Robinson.

Toby is an accomplished learning and development professional with 20+ years of expertise in designing and delivering high-impact learning programs. He’s passionate about promoting employee well-being and fostering a culture of continuous learning and is skilled at leveraging technology to help achieve this.

Toby is also a TEDx speaker and also works to mentor other L&D professionals to help them develop their own learning cultures.

In this riveting episode, Adam and Toby speak about how to create a learning culture that works for your organisation. The importance of not copying anyone else's and giving employees the autonomy to lead their own learning journey.

Links

Connect with Toby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theneverendinglearner/
Find out more: https://www.theneverendinglearner.com/

L&D Challenges Series 1 Review with Don Taylor & Toby Harris Jun 27, 2023

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In this episode of the L&D Challenges podcast, Adam and Rich join forces with L&D industry experts Don Taylor and Toby Harris to review the key themes from Series 1.

They discuss the five core takeaways from interviews and offer insightful recommendations on how to implement these ideas.

The five key themes:

Listen first and then prioritise
Always in beta
Build opt-in learning networks
Push existing tech before buying
Own your own success metrics

The Three 'C's' with Phil King Apr 13, 2023

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In todays podcast, Richard talks with Phil King, formerly from Roche and Bristol-Myers in L&D leadership roles and now impactfully Consulting and Coaching whilst Co-Hosting his Soulful Leader Podcast.

Take a listen as they explore Phil’s ‘3 C’s’ model, unwrapping the importance of the role leadership play in driving a systemic change towards a learning culture, ensuring capabilities are in place for learners to thrive, and prioritising time and therefore capacity for each employees learning activities.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-king-b8347332/

phil@philkingconsulting.com

Building Effective Onboarding and Training Programmes with Brittany Chamberlin Apr 13, 2023

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In this episode of the L&D Challenges Podcast, Adam speaks with Brittany Chamberlin about her experience in the L&D industry.

Brittany has been in the L&D industry for more than 15 years. In that time, she has developed and launched over 500 training courses, built more than ten onboarding programmes and revamped a similar number of new hire training programmes.

In this episode, Brittany talks us through some of the programs she recently rolled out at Doordash and, more importantly, how she thinks about measuring ROI in learning.

This is a fascinating episode and ideal for anyone in L&D looking for practical advice on setting up and running a successful onboarding program.

Connect with Brittany: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-chamberlin-b15657140/

Formalising and Centralising Learning with Michael Miller Apr 13, 2023

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In this podcast, Adam talks to Michael Miller about setting up the first formal learning systems and processes at Sygnature Discovery.

In this fascinating discussion, Michael talks us through the process he followed in setting up the "Sygnature Academy". The first centralised, companywide learning initiative put together at Sygnature Discovery.

What started as an effort to streamline and focus local training activities ended up growing into a cohesive platform. Michael talks us through some easy-to-implement low/no tech solutions and their progress on driving engagement.

If you are setting up a new L&D department in a growing company, this is a must-listen episode!

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