Learning at Large – Details, episodes & analysis

For too long learning has happened without consideration of the underlying mental processes it involves. The results? We’re all working against the brain, rather than with it. And this is something that Lauren Waldman, Founder and Learning Scientist behind Learning Pirate, has set out to change.

Hear why she’s on a mission to get L&D to lead with the science. In fact, she thinks everyone should better understand their brain. Explore how new science-based habits can transform your learning, and get your neurons firing to develop some truly transferable human skills.

Ep. 60

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There’s never been a better moment to address L&D’s persistent elephant in the room. Advances in technology mean measurement and evaluation is now more accessible than ever.

That’s why Alaina Szlachta, doctor in education and human behavior, thinks it’s time we woke up to all the data around us.

In this episode, hear why she says this starts with asking the right questions. Explore how you can make data-informed decisions, and dive in and discover some ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help. 

Ep. 59

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Faced with shifting responsibilities and rapid technological advances, L&D need to develop new capabilities at pace. For Lloyd Dean, Management Consultant at PA Consulting, this means more than just making a change. It means leading the way.

Hear why he believes it all starts with purpose, not just with tech. Find out how open, honest and transparent measurement will help everyone succeed.

Ep. 50

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For too long compliance training has been stuck in a rut. So focused on teaching the law, its purpose got lost. Kirsten Liston, founder of Rethink Compliance, says it’s time to shake things up.

Hear how she wants to move beyond the rules to put humans back at the center of compliance. Discover how values and culture fit into this picture. Find out why data collection is key to driving impact.

Ep. 49

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L&D is too often based on fads. The latest trends are quickly adopted without evaluation. The results are hit or miss. If you’re going to make a real impact, Mirjam Neelen, Head of Global Learning Design & Learning Sciences at Novartis, believes you need to start with the evidence.

In this episode, hear how she takes an evidence-informed approach to learning design and discover how you can look beyond the latest trends to focus on what really matters.

Ep. 48

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It's an open secret that businesses throw huge sums of money at training that is often grossly ineffective. If we’re going to stop this collective madness, Nick Shackleton-Jones, CEO and Founder of Shackleton Consulting, believes we need to change the way we think about learning.

In this episode, find out why you need to start questioning the conventions, explore how to get your stakeholders on board with a better alternative, and dive into his tips and strategies for delivering high-impact learning experiences.

Ep. 47

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Faced with growing skill gaps, businesses are rethinking how their work is organized. The shift to skills-based organizations is gaining traction. But what does this mean for L&D?

Lori Niles-Hofmann, Senior Learning EdTech Transformation Strategist at NilesNolen, sees it as your time to shine. Find out why she recommends not reaching for the latest piece of tech, and instead focusing on what L&D do best. Explore Lori's advice on staying in your lane and focusing on producing holistic learning experiences.

Ep. 46

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Successful onboarding can significantly improve employee engagement and retention rates. But with more than half of organizations losing new hires in the first six months, this isn’t happening.

Hear how Melanie Lepine, Global Onboarding Lead at CBRE, is changing things with an effective onboarding process that works at scale. Find out how collaboration is critical to creating a sense of belonging, and explore how she gets to the real measures of success.

Ep. 45

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“The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size,” said Albert Einstein. Hear how Lila Warren, Global Head of Retail Academy at a leading retail brand, is putting this idea at the heart of her learner-led approach.

Find out why she’s harnessing curiosity and empowering her people to find the answers themselves, and discover how to shift from serving things up on a plate to enabling people to own their development.

Ep. 44

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Faced with increasing training demand and more strategic responsibilities than ever before, L&D is feeling the pressure. Hear how Heather Gilmartin Adams, Senior Analyst at RedThread Research, is helping L&D teams understand that they don’t have to tackle the learning content dilemma alone.

Find out why this requires a big mindset shift and a new model, and discover how taking a focused approach and deputizing learning content creation will deliver real value.

Ep. 43

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