Another L&D Podcast: Recent Episodes
Arash & Paul
Some countries are starting to return to some degree of 'normal'. In this episode we discuss whether face to face training is coming back (from observing the industry), whether it should come back and if so, what considerations needs to be made in order for it to be successful.
After reviewing/discussing Nick Shackleton-Jone's book 'How People Learn' in our last season we decided to revisit one of the key parts of his principles and that's the role of experiences in learning. But what exactly are they? This episode aims to explore just that.
Graphic mentioned: https://t.co/JP6yoG7RxX
Welcome back to Season 2 of Another L&D Podcast. In this episode we share occasions where we've failed, what we've learned from those failures and hopefully helping you realise everyone's not perfect and we all crash and burn at sometimes.
In this episode we cover:
- Being Provocative
- Presence
- Using silence
- Role of comedy/improv
- Storytelling/metaphors
In this episode we cover:
- Six thinking hats
- The power of saying 'Yes and...'
- Improv
- Improv warm up exercises - https://www.hooplaimpro.com/improv-exercises-games-formats.html
- Project planning and creativity
- Brian Eno's Oblique strategies cards
- A technique for producing ideas - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07J2QSKRB/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
In this episode we discuss the following:
- Are organisations capable of fostering creativity
- Steve Chapman - Can scorpions smoke?
- Pixar
- The role of failing in creativity
- Is L&D adverse to failure?
- Questions you can ask stakeholders who are wanting you to be more creative.
In this episode we discuss different ways you can influence up in your L&D function including some suggestions from Twitter & LinkedIn.
In this episode we discuss:
- How you can personally have an impact on your function
- How you can make sure people are ready to be influenced
- Getting your first follower
In this episode we discuss whether L&D is even needed and if they were a person would they have been fired by now?
Topics we touch on:
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Why L&D could be replaced
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What areas of the business could replace L&D
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How the business create their own learning materials
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Learning at the point of need
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Opportunities for L&D to change
At the beginning I mention Danny Seals' Mindchimp podcast which can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/danny-seals-curious-creative-chimp-swinging-through/id1366591543?i=1000410868342
During this episode we discuss our experiences of developing/delivering learning during the COVID-19 crisis. We discuss
- The Challenges
- State of the industry
- Mental Health and well being
- Working from home
The book mentioned about ideas is 'A Technique for Producing Ideas' by James Webb Young. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07J2QSKRB/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
In this episode we attempt to discuss what a world class trainer looks like? We end up touching on guide, experiences, what skills a trainer may need in the future, improv and Scottish history!
Find Us:
Arash:
Twitter: @arashmazinani
LinkedIn: Arash Rezaei-Mazinani
Paul:
Twitter: @richardsonp2
LinkedIn: Paul Richardson
In this episode we're discussing one of our favourite books on learning by Nick Shackleton-Jones.
Find Us:
Arash:
Twitter: @arashmazinani
LinkedIn: Arash Rezaei-Mazinani
Paul:
Twitter: @richardsonp2
LinkedIn: Paul Richardson
In this episode we talk about finding work in L&D, we touch on changing jobs, L&D job titles, Job Specs (and our frustrations with them) and Recruitment Agencies.
Find Us:
Arash
Twitter: @arashmazinani
LinkedIn: Arash Rezaei-Mazinani
Paul:
Twitter: @richardsonp2
LinkedIn: Paul Richardson
In this episode we discuss all things learning technology, touching on Virtual Reality, Smartphones, Vodafone, John Lewis, McDonalds.
Arash:
Twitter: @arashmazinani
LinkedIn: Arash Rezaei-Mazinani
Paul
Twitter: @richardsonp2
LinkedIn: Paul Richardson