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Shannon Tipton
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It all started with the BIG question on the table.When those subject matter experts drive you bananas, what do you do about it?This Coffee Chat got real about the messy, human side of working with subject matter experts. We opened by asking the group about their main struggles, and the honesty flowed immediately: "Can't I just do it all myself?" One person pointed out that whether or not the SME was voluntold matters—being your subject matter expert isn't their day job, and we may very well be a disruption in their life, not a welcome addition. The relationship dynamic shifts depending on whether they feel grateful for the support or resentful of the extra work.We dug into the ghosting problem—the SME who doesn't answer emails, skips meetings, and leaves you high and dry. The group's advice ranged from practical to hilarious: escalate to whoever nominated them, but only after genuine effort; "stalk them on Teams" with friendly persistence; bring snacks (never underestimate a Starbucks gift card); or simply state the facts plainly—here's the deadline, here's the risk to the project if we don't get your input. One participant made a sharp point: sometimes the ghosting isn't laziness, it's fear of judgment or imposter syndrome. Understanding the "why" changes how you approach the "what now."The over-sharer got equal airtime—the SME who wants to dump a 100-page document with everything they know. The fix? Ask the right question: what does a new hire actually need to know on day one, five, and thirty? Several people are now using AI to synthesize massive information dumps and spot the gaps, though with a clear caution about redacting sensitive company data first. And when you're not sure if you've captured the right content, bring in a second or third perspective—not to undercut the SME, but to build consensus and credibility. As one participant put it, getting multiple voices to align makes the final product look more collaborative and trustworthy.The conversation turned to building real trust with SMEs over time. Make them the star—record their stories, use their voice for narration, credit their contributions by name. Give them ownership over small pieces so they feel invested. Written appreciation that can go into a performance review carries real weight, and yes, food works too (never underestimate a $5 Starbucks card). The throughline: nurture the relationship before you need something, not just when you're in crisis mode.The takeaway? Subject matter experts aren't the enemy—they're human, stretched thin, and often doing their best with information overload of their own. Get specific about what you need and when you need it. Be a shape-shifter depending on who you're talking to. And remember that clear, kind communication beats vague niceties every time—"at your earliest convenience" means nothing when you actually need an answer today.So how are you building trust with your subject matter experts this week?Stay curious!-ShannonVideoVimeoCoffee Chat: My SME is Driving Me Bananas!Transcript SummaryLearningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/20...Transcript:OtterOtter Voice Meeting NotesChat Box:Learningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/20...Resources:Learning Rebels Blog: 6 Tactics to Successfully Work With Subject Matter ExpertsLearningrebels6 Tactics to Successfully Work with Subject Matter Experts - Learning Rebels Shannon TiptonLeaning Rebels PDF: The SME Situation Guide - Say This, Not ThatLearningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/20...Books:Valued: The Six Coaching Habits That Turn SME Into Enthusiastic Talent DevelopersAAmazon.com: Valued: The Six Coaching Habits That Turn Subject Matter Experts Into Enthusiastic Talent Developers eBook : Dickerson, Matthew, Toomer, Jerry: Kindle StoreThe Accidental Instructional Designer by Cammy BeanAThe Accidental Instructional Designer, 2nd Edition: Learning Design for the Digital Age: Bean, Cammy: 9781953946591: Amazon.com: BooksDesign for How People Learn by Julie DirksenADesign for How People Learn (Voices That Matter): Dirksen, Julie: 9780134211282: Amazon.com: BooksCrucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson and co-authorsACrucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition: Grenny: 9781260474183: Amazon.com: Books Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table. How can we solve today's problems with yesterday's solutions? Spoiler: we can't.This Coffee Chat dug into creative problem-solving—why we get stuck using the same tired approaches for every challenge, and how to break out of the rut. We opened up the conversation by asking the group what techniques they use when tackling common problems, especially the classic "difficult subject matter expert" scenario. One participant shared how tools like MURAL or Miro help unlock people who are reluctant to share ideas—giving them a first draft to react to takes the pressure off, because people often don't know what they want until they see something and can say yes or no.The group explored some powerful reframing techniques. Instead of jumping straight to solutions, one person talked about circling back to the actual problem first—what's really going on, what's the end goal, does this actually change performance? Another shared a favorite twist: instead of asking how to succeed, ask "What would we need to do for this to fail?" Flip the script, list out the failure points, then tackle them one by one. It forces the brain to think differently because we're wired to think in terms of wins, not failures.AI came up as both a tool and a tension point. One participant uses AI to extract information for user guides but wrestles with a real dilemma: if she teaches her end users how to use AI, does that make her role obsolete? Another shared a genuinely fun technique—prompting AI to create two personas (a subject matter expert and an L&D person) and letting them debate a problem out loud, landing on a solution with real constraints like budget. It's worth experimenting with as a facilitation tool, not just a personal productivity hack.We spent time in Liberating Structures, a free resource packed with facilitation techniques for group problem-solving—One-Two-Four-All for building ideas from individual to pairs to foursomes, Purpose-to-Practice for kickoff meetings, and drawing exercises for people who struggle to express themselves in words. The group also talked honestly about what makes creative problem-solving fail in a virtual setting: nobody talks, people are multitasking, or you're trying to force an in-person activity into a virtual box. The fix? Post instructions directly in breakout rooms, seed the conversation with a planted question, and actually show up in the room instead of grabbing coffee while people work.The takeaway? We're all creative—we just don't always see it in ourselves. Whether it's flip charts, sticky notes, PowerPoint slides repurposed as mind maps, or AI as a thinking partner, the tools matter less than giving people permission to think differently. Start small. Try one technique. See what happens.So what's the one creative problem-solving technique you're going to try this week?Stay curious!-Shannon VideoVimeoCoffee Chat: My SME is Driving Me Bananas!Transcript SummaryLearningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/20...Transcript:OtterOtter Voice Meeting NotesChat Box:Learningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/20...Resources:Learning Rebels Blog: 6 Tactics to Successfully Work With Subject Matter ExpertsLearningrebels6 Tactics to Successfully Work with Subject Matter Experts - Learning Rebels Shannon TiptonLeaning Rebels PDF: The SME Situation Guide - Say This, Not ThatLearningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/20...Books:Valued: The Six Coaching Habits That Turn SME Into Enthusiastic Talent DevelopersAAmazon.com: Valued: The Six Coaching Habits That Turn Subject Matter Experts Into Enthusiastic Talent Developers eBook : Dickerson, Matthew, Toomer, Jerry: Kindle StoreThe Accidental Instructional Designer by Cammy BeanAThe Accidental Instructional Designer, 2nd Edition: Learning Design for the Digital Age: Bean, Cammy: 9781953946591: Amazon.com: BooksDesign for How People Learn by Julie DirksenADesign for How People Learn (Voices That Matter): Dirksen, Julie: 9780134211282: Amazon.com: BooksCrucial Conversations by Kerry Patterson and co-authorsACrucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition: Grenny: 9781260474183: Amazon.com: Books
It all started with the BIG question on the table.How do we network like actual humans instead of robots collecting contacts?This Coffee Chat tackled the awkwardness, fear, and internal dialogue that makes networking feel like pulling teeth. We kicked off identifying the barriers—introversion, social anxiety, imposter syndrome, fear of rejection, and that nagging voice asking "What can I possibly offer these grown-up professionals?" One person admitted they reach out, start a conversation, then it fizzles into silence. Another said networking events make them feel like a kid at a classroom birthday party who wasn't invited. The room nodded hard.The conversation turned to practical strategies. Show up first—liking posts is the baby step, but commenting is where you stretch. Share what you found valuable and tag people you trust. Ask relatable questions. Look for opportunities to give, not take. One person shared their approach: go to conferences during peak lunch times so you're forced to sit with strangers, read their badges for conversation starters, and ask why they came to that session. Another admitted they despise networking but power through by listening for moments to jump in.We explored tools and mindset shifts. Use HiHello to swap contact info at conferences instead of collecting business cards nobody carries anymore. LinkedIn's algorithm recently changed—it now feeds you content based on your expertise, so post about what you want to see more of. Hit the notification bell on profiles of people you want to stay connected with. And stop treating networking like something you only do when job searching—that's not authentic, and people can tell.The group talked about starting from a place of giving. Share someone else's gold nuggets, not just your own. Repost articles that resonated with you and tag people in the conversation. Offer shout-outs. Help someone. Take the focus off yourself by making it about what you can contribute. And remember—most people want you to reach out. That barrier you're imagining? It's in your head.The takeaway? Networking isn't about being perfect or having all the answers. It's about showing up, being yourself, and connecting with people in spaces that feel comfortable. Start small. Build the habit. Reflect on what worked and what held you back. And stop telling yourself you're not good enough—because you are.So what's your first right step this week?Stay curious! -ShannonVideoVimeoCoffee Chat: Networking Like A HumanTranscript SummaryLearningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/3_27-Coffee-Chat_-Networking-Like-A-Human-Transcript-Summary.pdf Transcript:OtterOtter Voice Meeting Notes Chat Box:Learningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/3_27-Coffee-Chat_-Networking-Like-A-Human-Chat.pdfResources:Learning Rebels Virtual Networking Planner 2026Learningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Virtual-Networking-Planner-2026-revised.pdfHBR: Loneliness is Reshaping the Workplace: HbrLoneliness Is Reshaping Your WorkplaceHi Hello Appwww.hihello.comBooks:Never Eat Alone by Keith FerrrazziAAmazon.com: Never Eat Alone, Expanded and Updated: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time: 8601411271779: Ferrazzi, Keith, Raz, Tahl: BooksHow to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieAAmazon.com: How to Win Friends and Influence People: 9780671027032: Carnegie, Dale: BooksThe Laws of Connection by David RobsonAThe Laws of Connection: The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network: Robson, David: 9781639366484: Amazon.com: BooksRelationships at Work by Rachel B. SimonARelationships at Work: How to Authentically Network within Your Company: Rachel B. Simon: 9781637555378: Amazon.com: BooksThe Introvert's Edge to NetworkingAmznAmazon.com: The Introvert’s Edge to Networking: Work the Room. Leverage Social Media. Develop Powerful Connections (The Introvert’s Edge Series) eBook : Pollard, Matthew, Blount, Jeb, Lewis, Derek: Kindle Store Be part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table. What's the one skill you want to go deeper on this year—and how are you going to get there? This Coffee Chat was about moving from broad knowledge to deep expertise. We kicked off with a quick level set: participants named skills they wanted to build—AI, gamification, executive presence, communication, writing learning objectives, digital acumen. But wanting to go deeper and actually doing it are two different things. One person said they're already consuming the next thing they won't implement. The group nodded hard—it's exactly what our learners go through with our content. The conversation turned to barriers and breakthroughs. Someone shared their journey building executive presence through reading, observing people who model it, and creating a mental model of what success looks like. Another talked about using AI to develop exam questions and building tools that rejuvenate weak test items. Someone admitted they hate choosing tools because the learning curve feels endless, so they refuse to choose at all. The reality? We're all struggling to bridge training to implementation—even though that's literally what we do for a living. We explored practical tools for going deep. ChatGPT can act as your instructor—upload a report, ask it to quiz you over coffee, and get feedback without judgment. Toby helps manage tab addiction by organizing articles for review so you don't lose track of what you want to learn. NotebookLM became the star of the show—upload sources, generate flashcards, create audio overviews you can listen to on your commute, or interrupt the podcast to ask questions. One participant realized the exploration is endless, which is both exciting and paralyzing. The group talked about structuring learning time. Set a 30-minute timer. Focus on one Articulate skill. Stop when the alarm goes off. Listen to audio files during lunch. Quiz yourself in the grocery store line. Use AI to figure out where to start—ask it what a future-facing L&D leader would prioritize. The key is treating yourself like you're back in school, but on your terms. The takeaway? The job market is shifting. AI can do some of what we used to do. We need deeper functional knowledge in areas AI can't replicate—strategy, gamification, executive presence, creative problem-solving. Know what you're good at as a human, as an L&D professional, and then pick one thing to go deep on. Follow that T-shaped path down. So what's your one thing? Stay curious! -ShannonVideoTranscript SummaryTranscriptChat BoxResources:NotebookLMMicrosoft CopilotArticulate StorylineTobyLinkedIn LearningBooks:The Coaching Habit — by Michael Bungay StanierWrite Better Multiple-Choice Questions to Measure Learning — by Patti ShankThe One Thing — Authors: Gary Keller and Jay Papasan.Radical Candor — by Kim ScottBe part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table. How do we actually build a habit of learning—for ourselves?This Coffee Chat tackled a challenge we all share: making time for our own growth when everything else feels more urgent. We kicked off identifying the barriers—time, distractions, guilt, and too many deadlines. Someone admitted they schedule learning time, then say yes when someone else's issues come up. Another confessed they're consistent at letting themselves down. The group nodded hard at the reality: we hoard articles, bookmark everything, and tell ourselves we'll get to it later. Later never comes.The conversation shifted to practical solutions. One participant blocks lunch on their calendar every day (and tells their boss "it's not just lunch") to watch webinars and share takeaways with the team. Another uses Asana to forward emails directly into task lists so learning doesn't get buried. Someone shared a 30-day behavior change cohort where they committed to just five minutes of reading daily—and gave themselves a nine out of ten for sticking with it. The key? Making it easy to do the next right thing.We explored workflow integration instead of breaking ourselves out of the day. Listen to a podcast on your commute. Read an article in the doctor's waiting room. Replace mindless scrolling with something brain-nourishing. One person shared a standard work spreadsheet to track daily, weekly, and monthly learning habits. Another talked about breaking goals into 5% of your work week—just two hours across five days. When you frame it that way, it's a no-brainer.The group also talked about curating versus hoarding. Taking pictures of articles and saving them to Apple Notes. Pinning emails in Outlook. Creating project folders in ChatGPT. Organizing materials so you can actually find them again. And recognizing that clarity matters more than motivation—knowing what you want to learn and making the first step easy.The takeaway? We need to stop making learning so heavy. It doesn't have to be an hour-long commitment. It can be five minutes. It can be part of your existing routine. And most importantly—you're worth 5% of your work week to sharpen your saw.So what's one small step you can take to build your learning habit today?Stay curious! -ShannonVideoTranscript SummaryTranscriptChat BoxResources:Notebook LMTraining Magazine NetworkTrello Asana Pomodoro TechniqueGetting Things Done (GTD) Crucial Learning Shannon’s LinkedIn Post SHA Leader Standard Work TemplateDaily Learning Habit Checklist Books:Atomic HabitsFull Focus PlannerGetting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free ProductivityEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of LessBe part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.What skills did we need in 2025 that we didn't see coming—and what does that mean for our careers?This Coffee Chat was all about looking in the rearview mirror at the year behind us and thinking forward to what skills matter now. We kicked off with the big one: prompt engineering. Would we have known in January 2025 that mastering AI prompts would become critical? Some of us saw the signals, but most of us didn't jump on it fast enough. The question became: how do we get better at spotting trends before they pass us by?The conversation turned to staying informed and developing a radar for what's next. Reading widely—Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, industry newsletters—and practicing pattern recognition helps you see what's coming down the hall. One participant carved out intentional innovation time each week to stay ahead of trends. Another pointed out that AI isn't just a tool—it's part of the workflow now. Prompt engineering, understanding AI agents versus simple prompts, and knowing which AI tool fits which task all became essential skills this year.We explored creativity, storytelling, and binge-worthy learning. One participant asked: what if we designed learning people actually wanted to come back to, like a Netflix series? The group talked about framing content around compelling narratives, using humor and relatability (even corny stuff works if it's memorable), and building playlists instead of learning paths. Old-school techniques came back up too—process mapping, branching scenarios, empathy mapping, and the lost art of asking the right questions. Not "What problem are you solving?" but "What happened that brought you to my office today?"We also tackled content curation with purpose. Throwing an entire library at people doesn't work. Instead, we need to help learners build targeted playlists—whether it's curated courses, YouTube videos, or internal resources—that actually match what they need. And we talked about dusting off skills like questioning, critical thinking, and creative problem solving. These aren't nice-to-haves anymore. They're essential.The takeaway? The skills we need keep shifting faster than ever. Staying curious, staying informed, and staying flexible isn't optional—it's how we keep up.So what skill are you sharpening as we head into 2026?Stay curious! -ShannonVideoTranscriptTranscript SummaryChat BoxOther Resources:Don’t forget!Pass the Cranberry SauceQ1 Coffee Chat ScheduleCoffee Chat ScheduleBlog Posts:Order taker to STRATEGIC Business Partner (2025)Five skills L&D professionals couldn't ignore6 must-have skills for 2025Ditch Engagement! Create Learning People Can’t IgnoreWhy Everyday Development is Crucial to Closing the Skills GapPodcasts:Harvard’s Taylor Swift Course What You’re Really LearningExamples:When HR Goes Too HardDestinos: An Introduction to Spanish - Annenberg LearnerWebinar:Creating Training Videos That Stick: Small Changes for Improved Outcomes LinkedIn PostsLinkedIn post on Microsoft by Dylan TokarBuilding Your Radar: How to Spot Signals and Make Sense of Change by Al Dea Dear Leadership, We Need to Talk Not Activity by Shannon TiptonBooks:The CEO's Guide to Training, eLearning & Work: Empowering Learning for a Competitive Advantage by Will ThalheimerThink Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro: Strategies to Ignite Learning by Bianca Baumann and Mike TaylorMade to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die by Chip and Dan HeathThe Accidental Instructional Designer by Cammy BeanPractical Empathy by Indi Young Be part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
What do we wish our stakeholders knew about learning—and how do we actually tell them? This Coffee Chat was all about the communication breakdowns between L&D and stakeholders, and how to fix them without just venting for an hour (though we did some of that too). We kicked off with a hard truth: sometimes the misunderstandings are our fault. When we say yes to impossible deadlines, we train stakeholders to keep asking. So how do we break the cycle and have better conversations?The group tackled the classic stakeholder statements. "Everyone needs this training" got unpacked with the five whys—asking why, why, why until you get to the actual problem they're trying to solve. We talked about shifting from big questions like "What's the business goal?" to smaller, clearer ones like "What behavior are you seeing that you don't like?" or "What failures are we trying to prevent?" Sometimes stakeholders have more clarity around what they want to avoid than what they want to create.We explored practical tools for working with SMEs and stakeholders. Training request forms that are short enough to actually get filled out. Checklists that prompt SMEs to gather what we need without us having to nag. Discovery meetings where we fill out the form together. And the magic phrase: "If I don't hear from you by Friday, silence means yes." Documentation and receipts matter—send back what you agreed on so there's no confusion later.The conversation turned to getting real reviews from SMEs. Sit with them and go through it together. Send them one section at a time instead of a 20-minute course. Give them specific examples of what feedback looks like—"This looks great" doesn't help, but "I like the tone you used on slide 3" does. Test it with someone who knows nothing about the topic. Read it out loud. Project it on a big screen. All of these catch things you'd never see otherwise.We also vented about the things that drive us up the wall. Everything defaults to one hour. SMEs who tell us the solution instead of the problem. Requests that arrive with "turn this into a game" or "make a video" already baked in. The key is reframing without being combative—asking what "game" means to them, explaining constraints, helping them break content into need-to-know versus nice-to-know buckets.The takeaway? We need to communicate better, set expectations upfront, and remember that stakeholders and SMEs aren't the enemy—they just don't know what we need unless we tell them clearly.So what's one conversation you could reframe this week?Stay curious! -ShannonAndrew JacobsChatboxAndrew Jacobs TranscriptTranscript SummaryResourcesThe Learning Rebels’ The 2025 Edition: From L&D Order-Taker To Strategic Business PartnerWhere L&D Will Survive and Where It Will Die In Age of AIWhat is Gilbert’s Behavior Engineering Model?Gilbert's Behavior Engineering ModelAndrew Jacobs’ PPTAndrew Jacobs’ Four Cs:1. Collaboration - this is where we want to be but requires us to agree with their outcomes and theirs with ours
2. Cooperation - we have different objectives from the business but we work with them to create effective elements which support both
3. Coordination - we can't help the business but get out of the businesses' way so they can do their thing
4. Competition - we're trying to get attention and fight for awareness with every other team, e.g. facilities, IT, Finance, etc
Cathy Moore’s Action MappingManagement by Wandering AroundAndrew Jacobs’ LinkedinBooksLeading the Learning Function: Tools and Techniques for Organizational Impact by MJ Hall and Laleh PatelThe Trusted Learning Advisor: The Tools, Techniques and Skills You Need to Make L&D a Business Priority by Keith KettingEmployee Engagement for Organizational Change: The Theory and Practice of Stakeholder Engagement by Julie HodgesBe part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How do we design learning fast without sacrificing quality?
This Coffee Chat was all about scrappy design—doing more with less time, smaller budgets, and whatever tools you've got at hand. We kicked off with a reality check: sometimes your best work isn't your most polished work. It's the work that gets done and actually helps people. One participant shared a story about creating an entire electrostatic discharge course in one week by scanning a workbook into PowerPoint, adding a quiz, and launching it. Five years later, that "rushed" course was still running successfully.
The conversation turned to mindset shifts and practical workflows. Progress over perfection. Templates over starting from scratch. Using tools in ways they weren't necessarily designed for—like turning PowerPoint into a graphic design tool or loading your brand guide into ChatGPT so it generates content in your voice. We talked about recording subject matter experts and repurposing that single video into scripts, podcasts, mini clips, job aids, and course content. One video, ten different outputs.|
Tool recommendations came fast. Canva for templates and quick graphics. TechSmith's suite (Snagit, Camtasia, Audiate) for seamless video workflows. iSpring for PowerPoint-based courses on a budget. Gamma for AI-powered slide design. Genially for building interactive content and internal resource hubs. The group emphasized finding tools that talk to each other—upload once, edit everywhere, export in seconds.
We also tackled the tension between being scrappy and putting out crap. There's a difference. Scrappy means helpful and useful, just faster. It means asking "What do people need to do?" before jumping into a full ADDIE process. Sometimes your analysis is one question. Sometimes the solution is a Word doc, not a course. And sometimes you say yes to the request, then gently steer the conversation toward what'll actually work.
The takeaway? Build your workflow. Know your tools. Reuse what works. And remember—scrappy doesn't mean sloppy. It means smart.
So what's in your scrappy design toolbox?
Stay curious! -Shannon
Resources:
Video:VimeoScrappy Design & Smart Shortcuts - Coffee ChatChat Box: Learningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Scrappy-Design-Smart-Shortcuts-chat.pdfTranscript:OtterOtter.ai Note | Otter.aiTranscript Summary: Learningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Scrappy-Design-Smart-Shortcuts-Summary.pdfResources: The Scrappy Instructional Designer’s Workflow Guide Dr Phil's NewsletterHeyGenTechSmith ToolsCamtasiaSnagitAudiateScreencastKeynotePowerPointStoryline 360GammaCanvaCanva Design SchoolPresentation ZenNolan Haims CreativeChatGPTClaudeMonday.comCopilotMicoBrightCarbonBrightSlideScribeMiroVenngageVyondSanaSynthesiaGoose ChaseGeniallyBooks: DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story by Nancy Duarte slide:ology: The Art and Science of Presentation Design by Nancy DuarteResonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences by Nancy DuarteLeaving ADDIE for SAM: An Agile Model for Developing the Best Learning Experiences by Michael W. Allen (Author), Richard Sites (Contributor)A Trainer’s Guide to PowerPoint: Best Practices for Master Presenters by Mike ParkinsonDo-It-Yourself Billion Dollar Graphics: 3 Fast and Easy Steps to Turn Your Text and Ideas into Persuasive Graphics by Mike ParkinsonDownloadables:ChatGPT CheatSheet: Learningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ChatGPT-CheatSheet-10.pdfImage Prompt Sheet: Learningrebelslearningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Image-Prompt-cheatsheet.pdf
Be part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.How do we measure the unmeasurable—those soft skills that don't fit neatly into a spreadsheet?This Coffee Chat tackled one of the trickiest challenges we face: proving that leadership development, communication training, and other "fuzzy-edged" programs actually work. We moved beyond completion rates and smile sheets to explore what real evidence looks like when the numbers just don't tell the story.The struggles came fast. Financial acumen training where clients want proof it makes people more money. Leadership programs where stakeholders won't touch 360 feedback. The classic problem of one person messing up, so now all 50 people need mandatory training. The group shared stories of self-assessments where the most confident people scored the lowest, and programs where leadership only cares about completion percentages.We explored practical approaches to gathering evidence when traditional metrics won't cut it. Anecdotal stories from learners and stakeholders, discussion boards that show what people are taking away, and post-training check-ins that nudge application while measuring retention. One clever idea: have learners submit real scenarios anonymously, then use those examples throughout training to build relevance and buy-in.The conversation turned to asking better questions upfront. Not just "What does success look like?" but "What's happening right now that's making us have this conversation?" and "What will this look like in the wild?" Because if you don't know what success sounds like and looks like before you build the program, you can't look for evidence of it afterwards.We also tackled an uncomfortable truth: sometimes we're order takers whether we like it or not. Leadership says "build this course" and strategic partnership isn't happening today. But that doesn't mean you can't still ask questions or look for evidence in the wild—even when leadership doesn't want formal metrics. Just because they say "I don't want you to measure X" doesn't mean you can't ask the question and build toward it anyway.Soft skills come with actions. Communication done well has body language, tone, and specific phrases. Leadership development shows up in how managers handle conflict. If you can describe what it looks like and sounds like when it's done well, you can watch for those signals after training. That's your evidence.So what does success actually look like in the wild for your soft skills training?Stay curious!-ShannonVideoChat BoxTranscriptTranscript SummaryResources:The Learning Rebels Podcast ft. Kevin YatesWill Thalheimer's Learning-Transfer Evaluation ModelBooks: Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learningby Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III , Mark A. McDanielProving the Value of Soft Skills: Measuring Impact and Calculating ROI by Patricia Pulliam Phillips, Jack J. Phillips, Rebecca RayMap It: The hands-on guide to strategic training design by Cathy Moore (More Affordable Option)Design Thinking for Training and Development: Creating Learning Journeys That Get Results by Sharon Boller, Laura Fletcher Be part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table. How do cognitive biases sneak into our learning designs—and what can we do about it? It quickly became clear this conversation was going to hit close to home. We all fall into these traps—affinity bias, confirmation bias, halo effect, availability heuristic, and the Dunning-Kruger effect. It's not about shame; it's about recognizing that our brains have built-in shortcuts that sometimes help us and sometimes lead us astray. The group shared real examples. One person caught themselves gravitating toward job candidates they liked rather than those with the best portfolios. Another realized they'd been making assumptions about learner personas based on who they wanted the audience to be, not who it actually was. We talked about how personality assessments like DISC can create bias, putting people in boxes and giving them excuses for behavior. And we explored the "squeaky wheel" problem—when one loud voice convincing us "everybody" needs something turns out to be just that one person. The conversation turned practical. How do we catch ourselves? Listen for trigger words like "everyone," "always," and "never." Add a bias checkpoint to your needs analysis process. Share your assumptions with colleagues as accountability partners. One suggestion that landed: upload your training needs analysis into AI and ask it what you missed or overstated—an unbiased second look can reveal blind spots you didn't even know were there. The takeaway wasn't about fixing ourselves overnight. It's about awareness. Recognizing when you're walking that worn path and choosing to step out of the trench. Starting with yourself before trying to point out biases in others. And when you see it happening in stakeholder meetings, using the gentle nudge: "I've heard that too—help me understand who 'everyone' is in your world."So what bias are you going to watch for in your next stakeholder meeting?Stay curious! -Shannon Video Transcript Transcript Summary Chatbox Resources Cognitive Bias Quiz 5 Cognitive Biases Sabotaging Your Learning Programs Explaining the Dunning-Kruger Effect Unmasking the Mind: 11 Cognitive Biases That Can Derail Workplace Decisions (and How to Overcome Them) The Cognitive Bias Checker Books Cognitive Biases - A Brief Overview of Over 160 Cognitive Biases: + Bonus Chapter: Algorithmic Bias by Murat Durmus Mental Models: Learn How to Improve Decision Making, Problem Solving, Develop Better Strategic Thinking and Reasoning Ability to Avoid Cognitive Biases by Joe Silva The Critical Mind: Enhance Your Problem Solving, Questioning, Observing, and Evaluating Skills (Cognitive Development Book 2) by Zoe McKey How Our Brains Betray Us by Magnus McDaniels Be part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.How can we set goals that truly align with our personal and professional aspirations while making the process motivating, realistic, and actionable?This Coffee Chat was all about rethinking how we approach goal setting. Forget the old SMART goals you’ve heard about a thousand times—this conversation was focused on making goals meaningful, personal, and, most importantly, doable.We talked about the problem with framing goals in a negative light. How often do we say, “I need to stop doing this” or “I should do that”? We instead tried to ask “What’s the positive motivation behind my goal?”We also had some fun with numbers! By calculating the weekends left in our lives (yes, weekends), we got a new perspective on time and how to prioritize what matters most. It’s not about how many years you have left, but about how you’re using the time you’ve got.There was a great moment when someone shared their experience with imposter syndrome. But remember, Identifying barriers upfront—like fear or complexity—is the first step to overcoming them.This chat was full of “aha” moments and practical ideas, but what stuck with me most was this: Goal setting isn’t just about planning. It’s about believing in the process, breaking things down, and being kind to yourself along the way.So, what are your big, hairy, audacious goals? What’s stopping you? Let’s keep the conversation going!Stay Curious! ~ShannonResources:VideoTranscriptTranscript SummaryChatboxResourcesBHAG Big Rock Goal Setting PlannerBooksSMARTER Goals: A Better & Smarter Approach To Setting & Achieving Goals by Tal GurThe Efficient Path to Success - A Practical Guide to Achieving Your Goals by Nelson JRStart Poorly: Sidestepping Perfection to Reach Your Goals by Justin GriffordGoal Setting: Forget SMART Goals Try SMARTER Goals by Martin Formato Be part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.What does burnout really look like, and how do we bring ourselves back from it without treating rest like another item on the to-do list? This Coffee Chat opened with an honest acknowledgment that many of us are feeling stretched thin. Between back-to-school schedules, heavy workloads, shifting priorities, and the general pace of life, it has been catching up with people. Special guest Chris Coladonato joined us to talk about rest as a strategy rather than something you squeeze in when everything else falls apart. What stood out early on was the reminder that burnout is not always obvious. Sometimes you only recognize it when you finally stop. The conversation was filled with relatable moments. People shared the signs they notice in themselves, like irritability, lack of motivation, mistakes that seem to pile up, or the feeling of being backed into a corner. Others admitted they do not realize they are burned out until something forces them to pause. Chris encouraged us to look for these cues sooner and to view rest as a practice that happens throughout the day rather than a reward you earn at the very end of a long stretch. Even small breaks create a reset, whether it is stepping outside, stretching, listening to the birds, or taking a minute to breathe without checking email. There was also an honest look at the guilt so many of us feel when we take a break. A lot of that pressure comes from old beliefs, workplace culture, or past expectations about what “busy” is supposed to mean. We were reminded that we often put as much pressure on ourselves as anyone else does. Choosing rest is choosing yourself, and that choice matters. People shared creative ways they weave in restorative moments, such as using Notion boards to track energy levels, taking tiny walks, using music, doodling, or keeping a calming activity nearby so it is easy to reach for during short pockets of time. As the chat wrapped up, the takeaway was simple. Burnout does not disappear through one long weekend or a single deep breath. It shifts when we build small practices that support us throughout the day. It shifts when we notice our signals and respond with care. And it shifts when we stop viewing rest as laziness and start treating it as maintenance for being human. Stay curious!-Shannon Video Transcript Chatbox Transcript Summary Resources Zentangle Sacred Rest Book Club Recharge-Renew-Refocus Your Toolkit Books Burnout Recovery: 15 techniques to overcome chronic stress, regain control, restore your energy and your focus by Amber Pierce Burnout Recovery Breakthrough: A Compassionate Guide to Manage Stress Overload and Build Unshakable Mental Resilience to Reclaim your Happiness by Laurie Grist I'm So Effing Tired: A Proven Plan to Beat Burnout, Boost Your Energy, and Reclaim Your Life by Amy Shah The Burnout Solution: 7 Steps from Exhausted to Extraordinary by Sharon Grossman Be part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.What if learning and development professionals thought more like anthropologists?This Coffee Chat explored what it means to study the culture of our organizations instead of simply observing it from a distance. How do we uncover the stories, rituals, and behaviors that shape it?We began by exploring the idea of acting as storytellers. We already curate knowledge and connect people to resources, but what if we also helped uncover the stories that show who we are as a company? Culture does not live in a PowerPoint slide about values. It lives in the moments people share, the choices they make, and even the quiet in between.Several participants reflected on how remote and hybrid work have changed the way we see culture. Without breakroom chatter or hallway check-ins, those unspoken stories are harder to find. Some suggested new ways to listen, like forming engagement committees, or simply asking questions that reveal what is really happening behind the scenes. Others noted that listening also means noticing what is not being said and understanding why.We shared examples of how learning can reflect culture instead of sitting apart from it. That might mean weaving company values into course content, highlighting real stories from employees, or recognizing behaviors that model the culture we want to build. When culture shows up in learning, it starts to feel real.Toward the end, the conversation turned practical. How do we help culture grow when budgets are tight and influence feels limited? The group offered creative, low-cost ways to build connection, such as virtual movie clubs, “Be Kind” chats on Teams, cross-department highlights, and even therapy dog visits at the office. Small, human moments like these help people feel part of something bigger, and that is where culture thrives.Being a workplace anthropologist is not about changing the company overnight. It is about paying attention, capturing stories, and creating spaces where people can connect and be seen. That is how we keep the heart of an organization beating strong.Stay curious!-ShannonVideoTranscriptTranscript SummaryChatboxResourcesWorkplace Redux: An Anthropological Approach to Today’s Workplace Design byMelissa Fisher and Hana KassemHow to Replicate Water Cooler Conversations in Hybrid & Remote Workplaces by Matthew ReevesWhat Is Employee Wellbeing? And Why Does It Matter?BooksYour Wellbeing Blueprint: Feeling Good And Doing Well At Work by Michelle L McQuaid and Dr Peggy L KernThe Pandemic Workplace: How We Learned to Be Citizens in the Office by Ilana GershonBeyond the Workplace Zoo by Nigel OselandCultural Sensitivity Training: Developing the Basis for Effective Intercultural Communication by Susann KowalskiBe part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.Have we lost our edge when it comes to presentation skills?This Coffee Chat centered on something many of us have noticed. With so much attention going to AI tools and digital platforms, it is easy to forget that connection and presence are still at the heart of great facilitation. Participants shared strategies they use to spark engagement, like starting with a playful question, calling people by name as they join, or choosing icebreakers that help everyone warm up without feeling awkward.We also talked about what keeps a session lively once it begins. Simple tools like chat prompts, polls, and annotation help, but small human gestures often matter more. Reading the room, noticing who is quiet, acknowledging comments in real time, and keeping your tone approachable can turn a presentation into a conversation. A few trainer red flags came up too, like saving questions for the very end or reading directly from the slides.The group shared ideas for keeping presentations fresh. Changing visuals to maintain energy, using a co host to help with tech, and keeping each slide focused on a single idea were all crowd favorites. We also laughed about what happens when things go wrong, whether the poll freezes or the audio drops. Great presenters stay calm, improvise, and keep the room connected through those moments.In the end, presentation skills are not about performance. They are about building trust, showing care, and making people feel included. Technology can support that work, but it cannot replace the human element that makes learning come alive.Stay curious!-ShannonVideoTranscriptTranscript SummaryChatboxResourcesPresentation Skills Self Assessment250 Conversation TopicsWoodstock 1969 PlaylistThe Learning Rebels’ 22 Tips To Level-Up Your Virtual Learning GameHow to Present Survey Results in PowerPointBingo in the classroom: A fun & educational toolBooksPresentation Skills 201: How to Take It to the Next Level as a Confident, Engaging Presenter by William SteeleThe Confident Presenter: Ditch Your Fear of Public Speaking and Embrace the Stage by Ryan MillarThink Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put on the Spot by Matt AbrahamsDevelop Your Presentation Skills: How to Inspire and Inform with Clarity and Confidence by Theo TheobaldDataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story by Nancy DuarteBe part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.How do we write learning materials that people actually want to read?This Coffee Chat focused on the art and challenge of writing for learning. Whether it’s job aids, workbooks, or PowerPoint slides, the struggle is the same: keeping things clear, concise, and human. The discussion centered on how to cut through the noise, remove the fluff, and make content easy to digest without oversimplifying it.The group shared ideas about finding the right balance between too much and not enough. Some of us worry about losing meaning when we simplify, while others admit to writing a novel for a ten-minute course. Hemingway’s famous advice to “keep it short and use simple words” came up more than once. The goal is not to strip the story away but to make sure every word earns its place.We also explored design choices that make written content more engaging. White space, larger fonts, and shorter paragraphs keep readers focused and reduce visual fatigue. For learners who are neurodiverse or have visual limitations, those same choices make a huge difference. Clean layouts, chunked information, and thoughtful formatting improve accessibility and make the learning experience better for everyone.Before long, the talk shifted to tone and audience. Good writing starts with knowing who you are talking to. Not every learner reads the same way, and not every message needs the same level of context. Sometimes people are not looking for a history lesson; they just need to know how to do the thing.In the end, great writing for learning is about empathy. When we focus on what learners need to understand instead of what we want to explain, everything becomes clearer.Stay curious!-ShannonVideoChatboxTranscriptTranscript SummaryResourcesWhat Hemingway Teaches Us About Instructional WritingBright Carbon monthly webinarsBooksThe Design of Everyday Things by Don NormanDesign for How People Learn (Voices That Matter) by Julie DirksenWrite Like Hemingway: Find Your Voice, Discover Your Style Using the 10 Rules That Guided A Nobel Laureate by Ed GleasonInstructional Story Design: Develop Stories That Train by Rance GreeneBe part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.How do we partner with middle managers instead of clashing with them?This Coffee Chat dove into one of the most complicated roles in any organization. Middle managers sit at the crossroads of leadership expectations, daily operations, and learning initiatives. They can be your biggest ally or your biggest barrier, often depending on how well they understand their role in supporting development.The chat quickly turned to some all-too-familiar struggles. Managers who block progress, expect new hires to be experts, or try to run training their own way. Others just don’t think helping their teams learn is part of the gig. And honestly, most are pulled in so many directions that learning ends up taking a back seat.We talked about what it looks like to shift that relationship from tension to partnership. It starts with inviting managers into the process early, giving them visibility into what’s coming, involving them in decisions, and offering easy-to-use tools that help them lead conversations about learning. One participant shared a “leader-led learning” model that made managers the heroes by equipping them with resources to guide discussions with their teams.Sometimes we toss training over the fence and expect managers to run with it, even though no one’s ever taught them how. When we bring them in, let them learn alongside their teams, and show how it connects to their own goals, the tension starts to ease. Suddenly, learning feels like something they want to be part of, not just another box to check.In the end, middle managers are not the enemy. They’re just caught in the middle. The more we treat them as partners rather than obstacles, the stronger our learning cultures become.Stay curious!-ShannonVideoTranscriptTranscript SummaryChatboxResourcesLearning Rebels’ CTRL + ALT + BUILD: The Microlearning Lab for Modern L&D WorkshopThe Power Hour ToolLeader Led Learning Series20 Ways Managers Can Create a Culture of Continuous LearningHow to Involve Managers in Learning Programs3 Actionable Steps For Managers to Cultivate a Learning CultureHow To Create a Learning Culture: 18 Best PracticesLeaders' Critical Role in Building a Learning CultureBooksPower to the Middle: Why Managers Hold the Keys to the Future of Work by Bill Schaninger, Bryan Hancock, and Emily FieldCaught in the Middle: 5 Crucial Insights into Mastering Middle Management by Maria SimpsonLeading Change from the Middle: A Practical Guide to Building Extraordinary Capabilities by Jackson NickersonThe Middle Management Challenge: Moving from Crisis to Empowerment by Alan L. Frohman and Leonard W. Johnson Be part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.How do we make learning environments feel safe for everyone who walks through the (virtual or physical) door?This Coffee Chat explored the heart of psychological safety—what it really looks like in classrooms, workshops, and training sessions. We opened with five common mistakes that unintentionally chip away at that sense of safety: assuming hierarchy disappears, mistaking compliance for engagement, treating all mistakes the same way, ignoring social dynamics, and underestimating the learning environment itself. Each point sparked stories, strategies, and honest reflections from the group.We talked about how hierarchies can quietly shape participation. Managers and employees in the same breakout room, long-tenured voices dominating newer ones, or facilitators unintentionally reinforcing authority can all influence who speaks up. Small shifts can make a big difference, like randomizing groups, normalizing dissent, and inviting learners to question the content openly.The discussion also turned to design choices and facilitation techniques that foster safety and inclusion. It’s about creating spaces where people can engage comfortably through low-pressure icebreakers, time to think before sharing, or reflection moments that don’t force conversation.Physical and digital cues such as fidget toys, flexible seating, and optional camera use can help signal that comfort matters. Just as important is the facilitator’s approach; tone, timing, and phrasing can either open the door to honest dialogue or quietly close it. A quiet room is not always an engaged one, and sometimes it’s simply a nervous one.Building psychological safety takes care, self-awareness, and consistency. The good news? It starts with small, intentional choices that tell learners, “You belong here.”Stay curious!-ShannonVideoTranscriptTranscript SummaryChatboxResources5 Psychological Safety Mistakes That Kill Learning (And How To Fix Them)How to Foster Psychological Safety on Your TeamsPromoting Psychological Safety ToolkitBooksSafe Spaces, Strong Minds: Nurturing Mental Wellness In Educational Environments by Leanndra YatesSafe Spaces, Brave Spaces: Diversity and Free Expression in Education by John PalfreySafe Spaces by Lisa McAdamsBe part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.How do we keep creating “champagne learning” when we’re working with a tap-water budget?On this episode of the our Coffee Chat, the topic was all about getting scrappy, smart, and a little bit creative with the tools we already have. It’s that time of year when budgets tighten, priorities shift, and somehow the expectation still remains to deliver polished, high-impact learning. The challenge? Making it sparkle without spending a fortune.The group shared clever ways to stretch every dollar—using project management tools like Smartsheet, Trello, or Asana for learning paths and workflows. Others found creative substitutes for full-blown LMS platforms by using SharePoint, Confluence, or even Google Sites to organize and deliver learning content. It was proof that innovation often comes from limitation.We also explored design tools that do more than their job description. Canva and Vengage stood out for creating beautiful workbooks, infographics, and learning assets, while newer AI tools like Notebook LM and Napkin AI opened doors for curation, quick visuals, and even podcast-style learning recaps. When paired smartly, free and low-cost tools like these can create the illusion of a big-budget experience.The conversation wrapped with a simple reminder—great learning design isn’t about price tags, it’s about creativity and resourcefulness. Whether you’re repurposing tools, experimenting with AI, or reimagining what “good” looks like, the goal is the same: to make learning feel valuable, no matter the budget.Stay curious!-ShannonVideoTranscriptTranscript SummaryChatboxResourcesNotebook LM OverviewCost-Effective Training: Leveraging Free Tools And ResourcesFrom AI to Interactivity: What’s New (and Next) in CanvaFigjam: A collaborative online whiteboard that helps teams brainstorm, map out ideas, and create training workflows in real-time.7 Taps: A mobile-first microlearning platform that lets you quickly create short, engaging learning modules with no design skills required.Napkin.AI: An AI-powered tool that helps visualize and map out complex ideas or concepts into simple diagrams and knowledge graphs.Manifestly: A checklist and workflow automation tool that helps streamline recurring training processes and improve accountability.Camtasia: A powerful screen recording and video editing software ideal for creating polished instructional videos and tutorials.Genially: A versatile tool for creating interactive presentations, infographics, and training materials with built-in gamification.H5P: An open-source tool that enables you to create interactive learning content—like quizzes, presentations, and videos—directly in your LMS or website.Slidemodel: Offers professional PowerPoint templates that help educators and trainers quickly build visually appealing slide decks.Screencastify: A browser-based screen recorder that allows you to create quick, shareable video tutorials directly from Chrome.Vyond: A user-friendly platform for creating animated training videos that explain concepts clearly and boost learner engagement.Wellsaid: Uses AI voice technology to turn text into realistic voiceovers, perfect for narrating training videos and eLearning content.Envato: A marketplace offering templates, graphics, and stock assets to enhance the visual design of training materials.Amazon Polly: Converts text to lifelike speech using AI, allowing you to add natural-sounding voiceovers to training content.Intellum: A comprehensive learning management platform that supports scalable employee, customer, and partner education programs.BooksInstructional Design on a Shoestring by Brian WashburnTrends and Issues in Instructional Design and Technology by Robert A. Reiser, Alison A. Carr-Chellman, and John V. Dempsey50 Ways to Speed Up Instructional Design with AI (Training with AI) by Steve RosenbaumBe part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table. How do we make L&D visible in our organizations—and actually get recognized for the value we bring?
It quickly became clear this touches a nerve for all of us. We hesitate to promote ourselves because it feels too "salesy," like we're used car salesmen. But here's the truth—if we don't advocate for our work, no one else will. And we've all been there: when something goes wrong, training gets blamed. When it goes right? Crickets.
The conversation turned to building a real department brand. Some in the group already have mission statements and logos in place, while others are starting from scratch or rebuilding after restructures. But a mission statement can't just sit on a wall—it needs to show up everywhere, from first slides to intranet pages, so people know what you stand for. We also tackled the vocabulary trap. Talking about "blended learning" doesn't land the way "reducing lost-time injuries" or "getting people back to work faster" does. Listen to what metrics matter to leaders, then connect your work to those outcomes in their language.
Here's the reality: you already have a brand whether you're managing it or not. Right now it might be "the tick-a-box people" or "the PowerPoint people." Changing that perception takes intentional action—sharing relevant articles with stakeholders, asking to give five-minute updates in meetings, contributing to projects outside L&D. And the biggest piece? You have to ask for visibility. Ask what people say about L&D when you're not in the room. Because no amount of branding fixes a disconnect if you're not part of the conversation.
So what's one step you can take this week to make your L&D work more visible?
Stay curious! -Shannon
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The Complete SEO Guide: Boost Your Online Business Visibility with SEO by Andrea Bensaid
Value Proposition Design: How to Create Products and Services Customers Want by Alexander Asterwalder
Internal Branding: Growing Your Brand from Within By Jerome Joseph
Upskill, Reskill, Thrive: Optimizing Learning and Development in the Workplace by James McKenna
The Learning and Development Book: Change the way you think about L&D by Tricia Emerson and Mary Stewart
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It all started with the BIG question on the table.What do KPIs really mean for learning and development—and how do we connect to them in a way that makes sense?It quickly became clear that KPI's stir up mixed feelings: exciting for some, confusing or even intimidating for others. Some departments track them obsessively, while others barely mention them. And yet, whether in higher ed, nonprofits, or corporate spaces, KPIs are always there in the background—tied to growth, efficiency, donations, or retention.The conversation turned to how L&D can play a role. Instead of talking about “alignment” in vague terms, we unpacked what it looks like in practice. Training that speeds up the sales funnel, leadership programs that reduce turnover, onboarding that improves retention—all are ways to show impact in terms the business already values. Along the way, we explored the difference between lagging indicators (like employees leaving) and leading ones (like manager behaviors that influence retention).We also shared the challenge of shifting the dialogue. Too often, L&D is expected to deliver courses without asking how they tie to business outcomes. But when we reframe objectives as performance outcomes—“reduce manual processing time by 20%” instead of “complete data entry tasks”—we position ourselves as partners who impact KPIs, not just order takers.KPIs may not always be easy to find, but they’re out there in budgets, reports, and conversations with stakeholders. The more we connect our work to those measures, the stronger our seat at the table becomes.So what KPI in your organization could you start asking about today?Stay curious!-ShannonVideoTranscriptTranscript SummaryChatboxResourcesFrom Urbie Delgado on KPI:Technique Is it a KPI? Why it is Why it isn’tBefore/After SnapshotsKPI-ish Shows change over timeMore narrative than numericBehavior Change in the Wild KPI-liteTracks real-world actions Qualitative, not quantifiedSmall Wins, Big EchoesKPI by anecdoteTies learning to outcomesNot tracked systematicallyPeer Recognition/AdoptionShadow KPI Indicates influence and trust Too soft for traditional metricsPerformance Drift ReversalCovert KPILinks to process improvementUsed case-by-caseStakeholder TestimonialsRelational KPIShows business partner buy-inSubjective and anecdotalLearning Changemakers Tool 7: Improving Impact pdfKevin Yates Detective KitSubstack on Execution, by Larry Bossidy & Ram Charan by Evan SamekLearning Rebels Blog: Connecting The Dots: From Skills Gaps To Business OutcomesBooksMeasurement Demystified: Creating Your L&D Measurement, Analytics, and Reporting Strategy by David Vance and Peggy ParskeyMeasurement and Evaluation on a Shoestring by Alaina SzlachtaA Guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge by LibaExecution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done by Ram Charan and Larry BossidyData Analytics and KPIs for Project Success by Moira AlexanderDeveloping Meaningful Key Performance Indicators by Clive KeyteBe part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.How do we work with subject matter experts in ways that build trust instead of tension?Our Coffee Chat crew shared the full range of experiences—from relationships that clicked instantly to projects that felt like pulling teeth. We talked about SMEs who deliver 30-page data dumps, professors who think semester-long lectures are “online training,” and peers who guard information a little too closely. At the same time, there were stories of SMEs who leaned on trust, empathy, and shared understanding to make the process smoother for everyone.The common thread running through it all was the reminder that SMEs are people first, experts second. We set expectations, try and understand their pressures, and meet them where they are. That might mean starting with a kickoff chat to build rapport, distilling walls of content into manageable pieces, or even using AI tools to simplify technical jargon. The goal isn’t to win a battle—it’s to collaborate, filter, and ultimately help them focus on what learners really need.Every SME relationship looks a little different. Sometimes it’s the long game of building trust over years, and sometimes it’s about making the most of a 30-minute hallway chat. So how do we keep refining our approach to make the process easier for them—and in turn, for ourselves?Stay curious!-ShannonVideoChatboxTranscriptTranscript SummaryResourcesAgile-Like Methodology Subject Matter Expert Collaboration ChecklistPresentation for Team Transition to LLAMA ATD’s TD at Work GuideWednesday Boosts Sign UpsBooksUnderstanding and Working with Subject Matter Experts by Dean ReedThe Guide to Working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) by Michele MedvedWorking with Smes: A Guide to Gathering and Organizing Content from Subject Matter Experts by Peggy Salvatore
It all started with the BIG question on the table.How do we build genuine professional connections without falling into the trap of sales pitches, awkward small talk, or ghosted messages?Our Coffee Chat crew shared the familiar pain of trying to connect online or at events, only to be met with instant “buy my service” pitches, one-sided conversations, or radio silence. Networking, we agreed, works best when it’s rooted in authenticity—and when we remember it’s a two-way street.Some of us find value in starting with our “why”—being clear on the purpose of a connection before reaching out. That might mean seeking fresh insights, industry peers, or people with complementary skills. We also talked about keeping things human: practicing open-ended questions, finding common ground before hitting “connect,” and remembering that a little curiosity goes a long way.Tips from the group ranged from LinkedIn “research” before events to offering introductions for others, using industry groups beyond L&D, and finding opportunities in unexpected places—like chatting with someone at the grocery store. And when networking online, consistency matters: engaging with posts, sharing resources, and contributing your own perspective builds trust over time.At its best, networking isn’t about chasing opportunities, but instead about building relationships and sharing value. So what’s one step you can take this week to make your network stronger, more authentic, and maybe even more fun?Stay curious!-ShannonVideoChatboxTranscriptTranscript SummaryResourcesThe 2 Hour Job Search by Steve DaltonStructural Building Components AssociationIcebreaker Questions for NetworkingVirtual Networking PlannerBooksThe Go Giver by Bo Burg and John David Mann20-Minute Networking Meeting by Marcia Ballinger and Nathan PerezThe Introvert’s Edge to Networking: Work the Room. Leverage Social Media. Develop Powerful Connections by Matthew PollardThe Power Of Networking: Strategies for Career Excellence, Job Development, and Building Greater Triumphs in Your Work by Michael Morgan Be part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.How do we stay productive when distractions are everywhere?This Coffee Chat dug into the reality we all face—trying to get meaningful work done while notifications ping, tabs multiply, and our focus drifts to anything but the task at hand. Productivity isn’t just about checking boxes; it’s about managing our time, energy, and environment in a way that works for us.Many of us shared the tactics that keep us on track—color-coded calendars, Kanban boards, playlists that trigger focus, and even apps like Forest to gamify staying off our phones. Our Coffee Chat crew also explored the difference between distractions (the things that pull you away) and diversions (the things you wander into), and why each one needs its own strategy.We set time aside, try and understand our own work patterns, and meet productivity where it fits into our lives. That might mean tackling the toughest task first, stacking creative work during high-energy hours, or giving ourselves grace when the day doesn’t go as planned. Because in the end, productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters most, better.So what’s one small change you could make to protect your focus this week?Stay curious!-ShannonResources:VideoTranscriptTranscript SummaryChatboxResourcesGoblin ToolsJason Lewis’ Mind Amend YouTube ChannelLoFi Focused PlaylistOffice Desk Accessories 2pcs Multifunction Computer Monitor Memo BoardElgato Stream DeckAndrew’s Kanban BoardSmartsheetLearning Rebels’ Blog post: Mindset First, Tools Second: Building Your Productivity FoundationPersonal Work AuditBooksDo Something That Matters Journal Hardcover by Michael Bungay StanierPurposeful Productivity: Multiply Your Time and Your Happiness by Tanya DaltonSlow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal NewportDopamine Detox: A Short Guide to Remove Distractions and Get Your Brain to Do Hard Things by Thibaut Meurisse Be part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.How do we actually build a habit of learning—for ourselves?We're taking a step back from helping everyone else learn and focusing on a challenge we all share: making time for our own growth. We all want to learn more, but between meetings, deadlines, and life in general, it’s easy to let personal learning fall to the bottom of the list. Many of us have tried blocking time on our calendars—only to watch it disappear when something "more urgent" comes up. Others have tried to tie learning to an active project, making it easier to justify. And then there are those who squeeze in reading, reflection, or microlearning into everyday moments whenever possible (because let’s be real, some of that doomscrolling could probably be put to better use). So how do we make learning a real habit instead of an afterthought? We set time aside, try and understand what methods work best for us, and meet learning where it fits into our lives. Whether it’s scheduling dedicated learning time, stacking habits onto existing routines, or finding ways to reflect and apply new ideas, the key is making it stick. At the end of the day, learning isn’t just something we should do—it’s something we deserve to do. So what small step can you take to build your learning habit today?Stay curious!-Shannon Resources:Video Transcript Transcript Summary Chatbox Resources Groundhogs Day Playlist OneTab Liberating Structures Learning Battlecards Harvard Thinking Routines Learning Rebels’ Blog: Small Learning Habits, Big Results: How To Keep Growing Top 10 Actions to Build a Learning Habit A Learning Rebels Guide: 10 Ways to Build a Learning Habit Books Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Learning Habits: Drive a Learning Culture to Improve Employee and Business Performance by Sarah Nicholl Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear How Leaders Learn: Master the Habits of the World's Most Successful People by David Novak Be part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.How do we spark and sustain curiosity in learning? This Coffee Chat dove into how our curiosity fuels engagement. We kicked things off by brainstorming ways to design learning experiences that get people questioning, exploring, and leaning in for more. Whether through interactive quizzes, thought-provoking scenarios, or unexpected challenges, the goal is to keep learners thinking, What’s next? We want to build structured designs that keep learners engaged and prevent that dreaded click-through-and-forget syndrome. From branching scenarios to drip-feeding content, the right approach can make learning feel more like an adventure than a checklist. Keeping curiosity alive takes some intention. Real-world examples, case studies, and unexpected challenges help hold attention, while showing immediate benefits keeps motivation high. The goal goes beyond sparking curiosity and into making learning feel like something worth coming back to. Curiosity fuels engagement, but it also builds lifelong learners. How do we help people stay curious beyond a single course? Stay curious!-Shannon Resources:Video Transcript Transcript Summary Chatbox Resources Using The QFT To Drive Inquiry In Project-Based Learning Genius Support with Andi McNair Learning Battle Cards Torrance Learning’s Instructional Design Ideas Deck Learning Rebels Blog: Curiosity as a Business Practice Books Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects to Ignite Student Curiosity by Michael Hernandez Cultures of Thinking in Action: 10 Mindsets to Transform our Teaching and Students' Learning by Ron Ritchhart Curious: The Desire to Know and Why Your Future Depends On It by Ian Leslie Cultivating Curiosity: Teaching and Learning Reimagined by Doreen Gehry Nelson Be part of the Community.Gain more valuable resources to build your skills! Learn more here. Join the conversation Be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Hire Learning Rebels When you need learning that sticks, we’ll fight to make performance results happen. Visit the Learning Rebels website to learn more Host: Shannon Tipton Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table. How can we leverage shared resources to better support our learning goals and professional growth? This Coffee Chat was all about the power of collective knowledge. We kicked things off by reflecting on the big, audacious goals set in the last session. Some made progress, others hit roadblocks, but the common thread was the need for the right tools and accountability to keep moving forward. From books and podcasts to digital organization tools, everyone had something valuable to contribute. Popular solutions like Pocket, Notion, and Raindrop emerged as favorites, with participants weighing in on their usability and learning curves. We also explored must-read books like Aligning Instructional Design with Business Goals and ATD’s Organizational Development Handbook. The group discussed writing for social media, balancing engagement with authenticity, and how AI-powered tools can assist with content creation and organization. No Learning Rebels chat is complete without a deep dive into learning technology, from hidden gems like Amazon Polly for text-to-speech to essential resources like Articulate’s eLearning Heroes. In the final stretch, the conversation shifted toward continuous learning. How do we build habits that help us apply what we learn? These are the questions we’ll tackle in future Coffee Chats, ensuring that we’re not just gathering resources—we’re using them to grow. Stay curious!-Shannon Video
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Chatbox
Tools
Pocket: Web plug in that saves articles and videos in personal library
Raindrop: Bookmark manager
Notion: All in one workplace app
Book Bub: For bargain and free ebooks
One Note: Digital note taking
Remarkable: Organize files and perform screen shares
Rocketbook: Share pages and whiteboards
Amazon Polly: AI voice generator
Gamestorming: Co-creation tools
Liberating Structures: Tools to replace or complement existing practices
Podcasts We Love
Learning Rebels Podcast
Learning Geeks
Armchair Expert
Scrubs and Subpoenas
Coaching for Leaders
Not Gonna Lie
Learning Uncut
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Smartless
What Now with Trevor Noah
Worklife with Adam Grant
Rethinking with Adam Grant
Modern Mentor
Handsome
Hidden Brain
Unmistakable Creative
Pop Culture Happy Hour from NPR
Resources
Isabel Sterne on Linkedin for tips on Social media writing
Dave Biriss on Linkedin for tips about using AI in social media
Free Resources from Dave Biriss
Action Mapping with Cathy Moore
Devlin Peck Bootcamp for Instructional Design skills
Tim Slade’s website for eLearning Training
TechSmith's YouTube Channel
e-Learning Training
ATD: Association for Training Development
Connie Malamed: The eLearning Coach
HBR.org
Training Magazine Network for free webinars
Douglas Ferguson’s Linkedin from Voltage Control for facilitation and liberating structures
The Learning Guild
Books
Aligning Instructional Design With Business Goals: Make the Case and Deliver Results by Kristopher Newbauer
The CEO's Guide to Training, eLearning & Work by Will Thalheimer
ATD's Organizational Development Handbook by Brian James Flores
Leading the Learning Function: Tools and Techniques for Organizational Impact by MJ Hall and Laleh Patel
Telling Ain’t Training by Harold D. Stolovitch & Erica J. Keeps
The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier
Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less by Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, Roy Schwartz
How To Give It So They Get It by Sharon L. Bowman Be part of the Learning Rebels Community.
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It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How can we set goals that truly align with our personal and professional aspirations while making the process motivating, realistic, and actionable?
This Coffee Chat was all about rethinking how we approach goal setting. Forget the old SMART goals you’ve heard about a thousand times—this conversation was focused on making goals meaningful, personal, and, most importantly, doable.
We talked about the problem with framing goals in a negative light. How often do we say, “I need to stop doing this” or “I should do that”? We instead tried to ask “What’s the positive motivation behind my goal?”
We also had some fun with numbers! By calculating the weekends left in our lives (yes, weekends), we got a new perspective on time and how to prioritize what matters most. It’s not about how many years you have left, but about how you’re using the time you’ve got.
This chat was full of “aha” moments and practical ideas, but what stuck with me most was this: Goal setting isn’t just about planning. It’s about believing in the process, breaking things down, and being kind to yourself along the way.
So, what are your big, hairy, audacious goals? What’s stopping you? Let’s keep the conversation going!
Stay Curious!
~Shannon
Resources:
Video Transcript Transcript Summary Chatbox Resources BHAG Big Rock Goal Setting Planner Books SMARTER Goals: A Better & Smarter Approach To Setting & Achieving Goals by Tal Gur The Efficient Path to Success - A Practical Guide to Achieving Your Goals by Nelson JR Start Poorly: Sidestepping Perfection to Reach Your Goals by Justin Grifford Goal Setting: Forget SMART Goals Try SMARTER Goals by Martin FormatoBe part of the Community.
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It all started with the big question on the table:
Are we caught up in "Productivity Shiny Object Syndrome?"
Do you ever feel like you’re juggling flaming chainsaws while blindfolded on a unicycle?
You’re not alone.
Between designing workshops, crafting engaging training materials and nurturing employee development, finding time to breathe, let alone be productive, feels like a pipe dream.
Today, let’s explore what really matters when choosing productivity tools. Together we can shift our mindset away from the “more tools, more productivity” myth and help identify the specific areas slowing us down in our unique workflow. Then, we can consider what tools and processes can make our work lives healthier and more efficient.
This podcast calls back to this Learning Rebels Blog Post: Here’s What Really Matters with Productivity Tools. https://www.learningrebels.com/2024/02/01/heres-what-really-matters-in-productivity-tools/
Additional reading:
- Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential by Tiago Forte
- The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain by Annie Murphy Paul
- Come Up for Air: How Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work by Nick Sonnenberg
- Time Planning Tools and Techniques: Learn How to Create Your Personal Time Planning, Increase Your Productivity, and Discover the Most Efficient Tools and Techniques to Become the Master of Your Time by Scott Darley
- Work Smarter, and Not Harder, Volume 3: Best Productivity Tools and Apps to Help You Achieve More by Emma Brown
Resources
Video
Transcript
Transcript Summary
Tools:
WellSaid Labs
Boomerang
Get Rocketbook
Boox
Toggl
Synthesia
Maestro Learning
Goodnotes
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It all started with the big question on the table:
Are you feeling caught in the endless cycle of work, struggling to keep your motivation alive?
You’re not alone.
As we continue to wear numerous hats, maintaining a high level of self-motivation becomes difficult. Business is moving fast, and the expectation is that we should move even faster. We are caught up in the hamster wheel, and it is hard to keep ourselves motivated.
Are you tired, frustrated, maybe feeling a bit... crispy around the edges? Has it gotten to the point where every time you see an email notification, you break out in hives and daydream throwing your laptop out the window? Is your main accomplishment for the day discovering how many snacks you can consume in an hour? I see me, and I see you.
This podcast calls back to this Learning Rebels Blog Post: 3 Ways to Get Your Creative Mojo Going https://www.learningrebels.com/2015/10/02/3-ways-to-get-your-creative-mojo-going-when-you-arent-feeling-it/
Additional reading:
- Master Your Motivation: A Practical Guide to Unstick Yourself, Build Momentum and Sustain Long-Term Motivation by Thibaut Meurisse
- Changing Your Mindset for Good: The Quick Way to Control Your Emotions, Shift Your Reality for Mental Self Development by Jay Fenix
- The Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Master by Brianna Wiest
- Get out of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior by Philip Goldberg
- Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by William McRaven
Resources
Video
Transcript
Transcript Summary
Tony Robbins’ How to Self Motivate
Susan David’s How to Identify Your Values
Mind Tools’ How Self-Motivated Are You
Harvard Business Review’s How To Keep Working When You’re Just Not Feeling It
Susan David with Adam Grant: Overcoming Forced Positivity
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It all started with the big question on the table:
Why are some people good at networking and others, not so much? What are some practical tips and techniques to build and maintain meaningful connections?
There seems to be a lot of movement in the Learning and Development (L&D) industry. People are changing jobs, changing roles, and getting laid off. With all this movement building your network is critical, and this is the topic we are discussing today.
This podcast calls back to this Learning Rebels Blog Post: Hacking Virtual Networking: https://www.learningrebels.com/2021/01/14/hacking-virtual-networking/
Additional reading:
- Social Media Pie: How to Enjoy a Bigger Slice of the LinkedIn Pie by Brenda Meller
- Networking in the 21st Century... on LinkedIn: Creating Online Relationships and Opportunities by David Fisher
- The Introvert’s Edge to Networking: Work the Room. Leverage Social Media. Develop Powerful Connections by Matthew Pollard and Derek Lewis
- Networking for People Who Hate Networking: A Field Guide For Introverts, the Overwhelmed, and the Underconnected by Devora Zack
Resources
Coffee Chat video Video
Full Coffee Chat transcript: Transcript
Transcript Summary
Daily Virtual Network Checklist
Hacking Virtual Networking
4 Ways to Bypass The LinkedIn Connection Limit
The Why and What of Posting on LinkedIn by Brenda Peterson
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It all started with the BIG question on the table. How can we ensure that the skills and knowledge acquired during training are effectively applied in the workplace?
We've all been there - we create what we feel is a learning solution that can't go wrong...then it does.
Most of us have been there, done that, bought the tee-shirt and don't want to go back.
We know that training fails for two reasons
- Lack of feedback mechanism and
- Lack of learning reinforcement
But there is a third, more realistic reason—lack of management involvement. Activating managers early and often is the key to success when bridging the learning/doing gap. The managers are the gatekeepers and it was clear in our discussion that we've been manager-blocked many times.
Today we're going to be discussing the common pitfalls learning within organizations encounters, how we can provide ongoing learning support - without workplace disruption, and what tools we can use to help embed learning solutions into the organization?
Stay Curious!
Shannon
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View video here: https://vimeo.com/885769904
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Transcript Summary: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Practical-Applications-To-Bridging-The-Learning-Doing-Gap-Transcript-Summary.pdf
Chat box messages: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/meeting_saved_chat-5.pdf
Resources:
The Knowing-Doing Gap: How Smart Companies Turn Knowledge into Action by Jeffrey Pfeffer and Robert I. Sutton
Learning Organizations: Turning Knowledge into Actions (Strategic Management Collection) by Marcus Goncalves
Giving Students a Say: Smarter Assessment Practices to Empower and Engage by Myron Dueck
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It all started with the BIG question on the table. What skills will L&D need in order to remain relevant in the business world of the future?
L&D is undergoing a seismic shift. With the advent of new technologies and changing workplace dynamics, we are facing challenges that are far more complex than ever before.
And then there was the wake-up call.
In December 2021, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, dissolved its entire L&D department. The reason? They felt that many of their learning initiatives were not adding value and were merely "feel-good activities" with limited impact.
Sure, there is more going on than meets the eye - but we can't deny that layoffs in L&D are on the rise. So what to do?
We can prepare for the future because the future is now. Today, we are going to be discussing the skills that instructional designers, and L&D in general, will need in order to prepare and be successful for the future.
Stay Curious!
Shannon
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View video here: https://vimeo.com/880973223
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Transcript Summary
https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Transcript-Summary-1.pdf
Chat box messages: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/meeting_saved_chat-3.pdfploads/2023/11/meeting_saved_chat-2.pdf
Resources
Skills Board: Miro
Learning Rebels’ Navigating The Future Of L&D: Top 5 Skills You Can’t Ignore
Redthread’s Future-proofing L&D: Developing the Right Skills
The New Normal for L&D: https://www.learningrebels.com/2021/03/24/transforming-the-new-normal-for-ld/
Books
The Future of Learning & Development: Harnessing Generative AI by Samir Das
The Future of Learning & Development in Organizations: (Learning & Development in Organisations series #16) by Thomas Garavan, Carole Hogan, and Amanda Cahir-O'Donnell
The Modern Learning Ecosystem: A New L&D Mindset for the Ever-Changing Workplace by JD Dillon
Staying in the Game: Leading and Learning With Agility for a Dynamic Future by Pamela Meyer
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Going LIVE - Sharing the Story of the Storyteller, Hadiya Nuriddin
We all have something in our backgrounds that silently informs how we act and what we do, and Hadiya is no different.
Hadiya’s journey
It seems logical that Hadiya would want to grow up and be on the stage. Her skill for weaving a story is legendary. What wasn’t logical was how she grew away from acting and into customer support training for Kinko’s!
With her Master’s Degree in Writing, she single-handedly took over training support. Writing job aids and other learning materials to help the poor customers who were struggling with that new-fangled technology of a floppy disk.
Her story is inspirational. Who knew that little girl who was looking for her Oscar would grow up to write a book on Storytelling with another on the way for Quality Assurance? Yes, Quality Assurance! You’ll have to listen in to get the rest of the story!
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- Watch the live video here: https://vimeo.com/881690517
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- Buy Hadiya’s book, StoryTraining: https://amzn.to/3spFuQA
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It all started with the BIG question on the table. What is the future of instructional design and what skills will we need to remain relevant?
L&D is undergoing a seismic shift. With the advent of new technologies and changing workplace dynamics, we are facing challenges that are far more complex than ever before.
And then there was the wake-up call.
In December 2021, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, dissolved its entire L&D department. The reason? They felt that many of their learning initiatives were not adding value and were merely "feel-good activities" with limited impact.
Sure, there is more going on than meets the eye - but we can't deny that layoffs in L&D are on the rise. So, what to do?
We can prepare for the future because the future is now. Today, we are going to be discussing the skills that instructional designers, and L&D in general, will have to have in order to prepare and be successful for the future.
Stay Curious!
Shannon
Learning Rebels Programs are pre-approved for CPTD/APTD eligibility!
View video here: https://vimeo.com/877093139
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Chat box messages: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/chat.pdf
Resources
Josh Bersin’s A New Model For Corporate Training: The Adaptive Learning Organization
Redthread’s Future-proofing L&D: Developing the Right Skills
The Future of L&D: The Five Skills You Can’t Ignore: https://www.learningrebels.com/2023/10/26/navigating-the-future-of-ld-top-5-skills-you-cant-ignore/
The New Normal for L&D: https://www.learningrebels.com/2021/03/24/transforming-the-new-normal-for-ld/
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It all started with the BIG question on the table. What are the different tools impacting the curation process, and what challenges do we need to overcome to ensure relevance and impact?
Curation seems to be the L&D buzzword at the moment and while curation seems to be on everyone’s agenda - there’s a lot of anxiety over how to get started.
Here's the Good News: advancements in technology have provided L&D professionals with an army of tools and platforms designed to streamline content curation.
The bad news? These advances lead us to an army of tools. The sheer volume of available resources can be overwhelming, making it difficult to decide which tools are effective and will help us meet our curation goals.
During our last Coffee Chat, we discussed how to align our curation efforts with the needs and goals of the business. This week, we're discussing the different tools and techniques we can use.
Plus – Special Bonus! Mike Taylor joins us to share his views on the different tools he uses.
Stay Curious!
Shannon
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Transcript Summary: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Tools-And-Techniques_-Curating-Content-Effectively-Coffee-Chat-Summary.pdf
Chat box messages: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/meeting_saved_chat.pdf
Resources:
Mike Taylor’s C.U.R.A.T.E.D. Model for L&D Content Curation
Shannon Tipton’s Maximize Your Content: A Guide To Nine Curation Tools
Bublup collaboration app
Eagle tool for organizing design files
Books:
Content Curation: How to Avoid Information Overload by Steven Anderson
Curate This!: The Hands-On, How-To Guide To Content Curation by Steven Rosenbaum
Content Curation for Learning: Why It Matters, How to Do It Right, Tips Tools and Examples by Stephen Walsh and Steve Rayson
The Best Content Curation Practices by Timothy Murphy
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It all started with the BIG question on the table. What strategies does L&D need to consider to align curated content with business goals?
We’ve all seen the term “curation” used to describe the act of making generic content available either generally within the space of a social enterprise network such as Teams or Slack, or on a learning management platform.
However, without considering how the curated content impacts the people and the business, we’re doing the same thing we’ve always done – haphazardly throwing content to the wind with low engagement and, therefore, adding no real value to the business.
If we’re going to prove L&D value through curation efforts, then we can’t just keep doing the same thing only with a different name. We have to do more.
So, it was timely that Mike Taylors CURATED model burst unto to scene. We were able to incorporate his model into our discussion about connecting curation to business.
There was a lot to talk about and I hope you are able to take away key ideas to implement today.
Stay Curious!
Shannon
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Transcript Summary: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Strategic-Curation_-How-Curation-Can-Help-Meet-The-Business-Needs-Transcript-Summary-1.pdf
Chat box messages: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/meeting_saved_chat-2.pdf
Resources:
Mike Taylor’s The C.U.R.A.T.E.D. Model Can Help Anyone Master Content Curation
What is the 70:20:10 Model?
How To Read and Evaluate A Scientific Paper: A Guide for Non-Scientists
McKinsey Research
World Economic Forum Future of Jobs 2023 Report
Books:
How To Create a Learning and Development Strategy: Aligning L&D With the Organisation’s Priorities by Bola Owoade
Content Curating Guidebook: The Definitive Instruction Manual For Content Curators by Bruna McCall
Ready, Set, Curate: 8 Learning Experts Tell You How by Ben Betts and Allison Anderson
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Going LIVE with Curation Guru Mike Taylor!
We all have something in our backgrounds that silently informs how we act and what we do, and Mike is no different.
Mike’s journey
I was somewhat surprised, (but not really) to learn about Mike’s rich history in the IT space. His background in computer programming, IT and now cyber security clearly informs how he sees the internet. It developed his curious mindset around “what can the internet do for me” and setting up systems that allow him to find all the interesting bits from far-flung corners to share with all of us.
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- Watch the live video on LinkedIn:
- Connect with Mike here:
- Mikes CURATED Model
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It all started with the BIG question on the table.What are the important steps to prepare us and stakeholders for more creative thinking when it comes to learning solutions?
Note: Our previous coffee chat was different. The coffee chat crowd worked through a variety of creative problem solving techniques in break-out rooms and discussed their applicability. And because of this, we didn’t post the audio.
However, this week, we carried over the conversation and focused on the "So What, Now What?" behind our next steps.
Here’s the deal. We can't solve today's problems with yesterday's thinking. The world is simply evolving too quickly. As an L&D function, we must be more innovative and creative in how we treat learning solutions.
However, one man's creative thinking is another man's waste of time. So how do we get everyone on the same page? How can we get our teams and our stakeholders to buy into the idea of thinking creatively?
So today, we talked about the next steps to prepare us and stakeholders for more creative thinking. How do we get stakeholders on board with us, how can we put solid guard rails in place to host the most effective sessions, and what's the follow-up plan?
I hope you follow the conversation to the end - there will be many ideas shared, and I know you will be able to take at least one or two and begin using it today!
So, the big question on the table today is, "What is the ‘So What? Now What?’” and how can we get stakeholders onboard with more innovative thinking?
Stay Curious!
Shannon
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Transcript Summary: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Transcript-Summary-9_1.pdf
Chat box messages: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/meeting_saved_chat-3.pdf
Resources:
Learning Rebels Creative Problem-Solving Blogs
Part 1 Using Creative Problem Solving To Craft Unique L&D Solutions
Part 2 Brainpower Bonanza: The Magic Of Groups In Creative Problem Solving
Rethink and Redesign: The Power of Creative Solving Podcast
Creative Education Foundation: https://www.creativeeducationfoundation.org/cpsi/
Books:
Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
The Creative Thinking Handbook: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Problem Solving in Business by Chris Griffiths, Melina Costi, and Caragh Medlicott
I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times by Monica Guzman
Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving by Amy Herman
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It starts with a question: Why are we trying to tackle today’s problems with yesterday's thinking?Don’t you want to create learning solutions that are more than just “tick a box?”
Don’t you want solutions that are tailored to fit the unique needs and aspirations of the people in your organization?
Sure you do, and collectively getting ideas from key people allows the best innovations to bubble to the top.
So why do we try to develop innovative solutions with traditional development practices?
Let’s face it - In the L&D industry, resistance to change and the adoption of Creative Problem Solving (CPS) techniques can often be traced back to a reliance on the “we’ve always done it that way” approach.
It’s time for a new approach - and I hope this episode inspires you to step out of the box and try new methods to gain more innovative ideas.
This solo podcast calls back to this Learning Rebels Blog Post: Brainpower Bonanza: The Magic Of Groups In Creative Problem Solving:
https://www.learningrebels.com/2023/08/24/brainpower-bonanza-the-magic-of-groups-in-creative-problem-solving/
Additional reading:
- Using Creative Problem Solving To Craft Unique L&D Solutions: https://www.learningrebels.com/2023/08/17/using-creative-problem-solving-to-craft-unique-ld-solutions/
- Liberating Structures: https://www.liberatingstructures.com/ls-menu
- Better Brainstorming by HBR: https://hbr.org/2018/03/better-brainstorming
- The Art of Problem Solving 101: Improve Your Critical Thinking and Decision Making Skills and Learn How to Solve Problems Creatively: https://amzn.to/3Pjm5t9
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Going LIVE with Kevin Yates, the L&D Detective!
After getting to know Kevin over the past year, his passion for the industry and his community was contagious and I knew I had to share his story.
Kevin’s journey
I did not know that Kevin had been a second-grade teacher! Just when you think you know someone…
How can you walk away from this conversation and NOT feel inspired?
This is a hometown boy from the southside of Chicago who has never left his roots. He saw a path that led to his inner passions and didn't give up.
As Kevin admits, sometimes the work gets boring. But, this doesn't mean we have to throw in the towel - it's about the ongoing process of discovery. What can we find to ignite our passions?
He didn't seek to become the L&D detective, it found him through exploration and curiosity. I hope you found his journey motivating and inspiring!
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
All the Resources!
- Watch the live video on LinkedIn:
- Connect with Kevin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmyates/
- Find the L&D Detective here: https://kevinmyates.com/
- Meals in the Meantime: https://mealsinthemeantime.org/
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It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How can we tap into our inner business creativity more often?
When it comes to creativity, as L&D professionals, we often think about being creative in a meeting or a classroom, but how can we encourage creativity as a culture?
First, it means being aware of what is happening outside our own box, building relationships across departments, and providing the building blocks for creating a safe place to share creative ideas.
Second, it means in order for us to bring our creative best (as well as develop the creative best in others), we have to build connections first. Even the first spark of commonality creates a tentative bond where we are a little less afraid to share ideas.
So I hope this conversation sparked some ideas to help you connect and strengthen your creative tendencies.
Stay Curious!
Shannon
Video: https://vimeo.com/851729163/9ecc2e6625
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Transcript Summary: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Unleashing-Creative-Potential-Transcript-Summary.pdf
Chat Box: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Unleashing-Creative-Potential-Chat.pdf
Resources:
QuickDraw with Google
Epstein Creativity Competencies Inventory for Individuals
Creative Person’s Hierarchy of Needs
Let Me Interrupt podcast
Books:
Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential within Us All by Tom Kelley & David Kelley
The Innovative Team: Unleashing Creative Potential for Breakthrough Results by Chris Grivas & Gerard J. Puccio
Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential by Tiago Forte
Creativity Begins With You: 31 Practical Workshops to Explore Your Creative Potential by Andy Neal & Dion Star
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Going LIVE with Don Becker!
Don first shared his expertise with the Learning Rebels Community while hosting a Learn Something New about gamification. It was then, I knew he had a story to tell - and boy did he!
Don’s journey
As Don has said - his journey to corporate L&D was a long and winding road. Filled with, as he called it, several gut punches and conversations with himself in the mirror.
His journey from being unable to get into Law school, to cold calling community colleges asking for a gig, to taking middle school science to new levels, all while being a single dad - is a story you have to hear. If you ever think that something isn’t possible - then you have to listen to Don’s story to feel re-energized and know that NOTHING is impossible
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
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It all started with the BIG question on the table.
Can comics help L&D communicate complex concepts, promote critical thinking, and foster greater learner engagement?
Today we handed the microphone to Dr. Kevin Thorn as he answered all your burning questions about Educational Comics, from which types of comics are appropriate in a training situation to how reach across cultures with comics.
There’s much to consider before we even put pen to paper and start sketching educational comics. Many different details about character development, scene assessment and messaging - all to ensure that we are connecting people to the message, not subliminally creating disengagement through poor structure.
Educational Comics can be a powerful tool in your tool chest and Dr. Kevin helps us understand why.
Stay Curious!
Shannon
Find Kevin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinthorn/
Video: https://vimeo.com/843859334/06405777cc
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Transcript Summary: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Comics-Unleashed_-An-AMA-On-Educational-Comics-For-Adult-Learning-With-Kevin-Thorn-Transcript-Summary.pdf
Chat Box: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/chat-3.pdf
Resources:
Graphic Medicine.org (website using graphic designs for Medicine)
Graphic Storytelling and Visual Narrative by Will Eisner
Will Eisner - Comics and Sequential Art 1985
Books:
PS Magazine: The Best of the Preventive Maintenance Monthly by Will Eisner and Eddie Campbell
Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud
Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels by Scott McCloud
Reinventing Comics: The Evolution of an Art Form by Scott McCloud
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It all started with a conversation: Where can they buy my book?
“I haven’t written a book.”
“Really? I thought you had.”
“Nope.”
“Why not?”
Cue: Awkward silence.
Truth is, I’ve been asked to write a book several times. But I just can’t get out of my own head to do so. About this time, I saw an HBR article about Imposter Syndrome. The universe calls.
So I hope this episode helps you to see that if you have these feelings, you are not alone. Take the negative inner dialog and leave it like day-old sushi at a gas station!
This podcast calls back to this Learning Rebels Blog Post: My Experience with Imposter Syndrome: https://www.learningrebels.com/2023/07/14/my-experience-with-imposter-syndrome/
Additional reading:
- How High Achievers Overcome Their Anxiety: https://hbr.org/2023/03/how-high-achievers-overcome-their-anxiety
- You’re Not Powerless in the Face of Imposter Syndrome: https://hbr.org/2023/06/youre-not-powerless-in-the-face-of-imposter-syndrome
- Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome: https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome
- The Imposter Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention Pauline Rose Clance & Suzanne Imes: https://www.paulineroseclance.com/pdf/ip_high_achieving_women.pdf
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It all started with the BIG question on the table.
When it comes to knowledge management tools, how can we leverage them effectively and what features should we be looking for?
A lot of information being shared here!
In our last coffee chat episode, we discussed the benefits of collecting stories and information. In this follow-up podcast, we dive deep into the deep well of knowledge of management tools and explore the latest trends, strategies, and insights that empower L&D professionals in their search for effective knowledge management.
As Learning and Development (L&D) professionals, it is crucial to identify and implement the right knowledge management tools that can help us with curation efforts and also align with the overall organizational need. Once we accomplish this, we facilitate seamless knowledge-sharing and collaboration across people and departments.
Burying information into the dark hole of your LMS system isn't the answer to knowledge management - so we have to think beyond this. I hope this coffee chat gave you some solid ideas to move forward.
Video: https://vimeo.com/843859334/06405777cc
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Chat Message file: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/chat-2.pdf
Stay Curious ~ Shannon
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Resources:
LMS365 - Learning Management System for Microsoft 365
SparkLearn
Pros and Cons of SharePoint Knowledge Base Software
Books:
The Knowledge Manager's Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Embedding Effective Knowledge Management in your Organization by Nick Milton and Patrick Lambe
The Knowledge Work Factory: Turning the Productivity Paradox Into Value for Your Business by William Heitman
Design Knowledge Management System by Santhosh Shekar
The Complete Guide to Knowledge Management by Edna Pasher
The Elements of Thinking in Systems: Use Systems Archetypes to Understand, Manage, and Fix Complex Problems and Make Smarter Decisions by Albert Rutherford
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Going LIVE with Christy Tucker!
Don’t be fooled by the inherent humbleness of Christy Tucker - this lady knows her stuff! And while most of us know her for her ability to create e-learning designs for companies like Cisco, it was her journey from teacher to designer that caught my interest.
Christy’s journey
I have been lucky enough to be connected with Christy for a few years, and we frequently cross paths at assorted conferences. Christy also just recently hosted a Learning Rebels “Learn Something New Wednesday” about “Creating Branching Scenarios in 90 minutes” - one of our most popular programs! (Go Christy!)
However, I wanted to know how she got here from there. What was her story?
Christy does not disappoint! I can’t believe she got her start as a girls-only middle school MUSIC teacher. It just goes to show, you never know what the universe has in store for you!
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
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- Connect with Christy here:
- Learn more about Christy’s services
- Download her Branching Scenarios job aid
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It all started with the BIG question on the table.
How can we keep up with the knowledge and gather the stories that are leaving the business every day?
There were a lot of ideas flowing in this chat. Everything from tools to processes. However, it all boils down to how we gather the knowledge and stories of people. People have a funny way of deciding how they want to tell and share their stories.
This means starting with the basics.
Seek first to understand!
As Douglas stated - where does the story start? Is there a pain point to connect with? People want to know that they, and by extension their stories, have value. How are we, as L&D people and representatives of the organization, representing ourselves?
Do the people feel they can trust us with their knowledge, that the stories will be told with the same passion shared?
Are we asking for stories and then doing nothing with them? I hope that you took away some ideas for how to gather information, the importance of continuous documentation, and how we can incentivize those who participate in the gathering process.
I hope one of you starts your own - Tradition, Trash or Try podcast! If you do, let me know.
Stay Curious ~ Shannon
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Resources:
Best Screencasting Sites: Loom and Vidyard
Internal Podcast Tools: StoryBoard and UStudio
HBR’s Why Employees Don’t Share Knowledge with Each Other by Marylène Gagné, Amy Wei Tian, Christine Soo, Bo Zhang, Khee Seng Benjamin Ho, and Katrina Hosszu
Books:
Becoming a Knowledge-Sharing Organization: A Handbook for Scaling Up Solutions through Knowledge Capturing and Sharing by Steffen Soulejman Janus
Mastering Organizational Knowledge Flow: How to Make Knowledge Sharing Work by Frank Leistner
Appreciative Sharing of Knowledge: Leveraging Knowledge Management for Strategic Change by Tojo Thatchenkery
StoryTraining: Selecting and Shaping Stories That Connect by Hadiya Nuriddin
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It all started with the BIG question on the table.
What strategies can L&D professionals employ to enhance cross-departmental communication and put us on a more even playing field with the business?
This was a hot conversation - I think we all had some latent feelings about how we want and need to communicate with the business.
I'll repeat this in case you missed it. Many times we focus on having a "seat at the table," which is great, but we're focused on the wrong table. We're focused on the leadership table when we should be focused on being accepted at the lunch table with the middle managers and team supervisors.
This means shifting the way we communicate. We used the phrase "wimpy language" and while that may seem harsh - it can be true. The language we use to communicate can either make us equals to those at the table or make us "less than." Which would you rather be?
I love that in the chat, everyone started reframing the "wimpy language" we use as L&D professionals. Words like collaboration, cooperation, and teambuilding, can trigger some serious PTSD for managers who have been part of well-meaning initiatives only to be a waste of time.
This means that we need to reframe conversations. I hope you found some great examples in the conversation. Be sure to check out the “Verbal Toolkit” mentioned by David.
Stay Curious ~ Shannon
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View the Transcript here here
Verbal Toolkit: Here
Resources:
The Power of Talk: Who Gets Heard and Why by Deborah Tannen
Deborah Tannen on Cross Cultural Communications at Work
How L&D Can Become a Trusted Business Advisor with Jess Almlie
Books:
Bridge the Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools to Transform Work Relationships From Challenging to Collaborative by Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary
Successful Business Communication: Bridging the Gap by Deborah Luchuk
10 Skills for Effective Business Communication: Practical Strategies from the World's Greatest Leaders by Jessica Higgins
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It’s all so exciting!
In this Learning Rebels Solo, I wanted to focus my energy on diving into the power of attending conferences for professional growth. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, conferences can be a game-changer.
Whether you attend conferences virtually or IRL - Conferences offer a unique platform for L&D professionals to expand their knowledge, network with industry leaders, and gain exposure to new ideas and trends.
One of the primary benefits is not only the opportunity to learn from experts who share their insights, but to network and share stories from those who have been in the trenches with us. Not to mention that you can meet potential mentors and even future employers. The connections made at conferences can lead to new job opportunities, partnerships, and valuable industry connections.
And who doesn’t want that?
In this solocast, I shared 6 tips for you to act on, if you attended or are planning to attend an industry conference.
But IMO, the most important tip is to take action! Why go if you are going to sit on all the knowledge? Don’t be a knowledge hoarder!
Here is some additional information:
Original blog post: Here
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It all started with a question: How can L&D become better business partners?
Let’s address the elephant in the room – in the business world today, Learning and Development (L&D) teams can’t just focus on creating cool learning programs. Our role within the workplace today goes way beyond that. Our role requires a skill that may not be familiar to many L&D professionals and could be a bit uncomfortable, being business partners.
Building business partnerships isn’t just a nice-to-have skill – it’s a must-have skill.
The conversation focused on these five points
- Act like a business partner
- Understand the connection between support and goals
- Speak business, not learning
- Practice the language of data
- Create ambassadors
By becoming better business partners, we can ensure efforts are aligned with business goals, address real organizational challenges, and ultimately, significantly impact the company’s bottom line.
And who doesn’t want that?
This Coffee Chat will help you to set yourself up for success, and here are the resources to support you.
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Articles:
The Essential Transformation of L&D into Business Partners by Shannon Tipton
Manage Uncertainty with Commander’s Intent by Chad Storlie
The Power of Introverts
Book Recommendations
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
Business Partnership Essentials: A Step-by-Step Action Plan for Succeeding in Business With a Partner by Dorene Lehavi
Learning and Development: From Cost Center to Business Partner by Zubin Rashid
Creating a Learning and Development Strategy: The HR Business Partner's Guide to Developing People by Andrew Mayo
It all started with a Coffee Chat.We asked this question:
How can L&D maximize the value of working with a coach or mentor for their own professional growth and development, and what are some effective strategies for building a coaching or mentoring program that can be sustainable within an organization?
I felt this conversation was important enough to add some additional thoughts. As a refresher, here are some of the mentioned links.
This podcast calls back to this Learning Rebels Blog Post: Everyone Needs a Coach or Mentor
Additional reading:
- Mentoring Best Practices
- The Differences Between Coaching and Mentoring
- The Odyssey’s Millennia-Old Model of Mentorship
Read these!
10 Steps to Successful Mentoring (10 Steps Series) by Wendy Axelrod
Mentoring Manual by Julie Starr
The Mentoring Guide: Helping Mentors and Mentees Succeed by Vineet Chopra, Valerie Vaughn, Sanjay Saint
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brene Brown
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Host: Shannon Tipton
Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.How can L&D maximize the value of working with a coach or mentor for their own professional growth and development, and what are some effective strategies for building a coaching or mentoring program that can be sustainable within an organization?
This was an interesting conversation. When considering coaching and mentoring programs, we take many things for granted - we assume people know where to go and what to do.
- Do we know the difference between coaching and mentoring?
- What baggage can a potential mentee may bring to formal mentoring situations, and are mentors trained for that?
- What about reverse mentoring in the workplace?
- How good are WE at creating connections that may be potential mentors or coaches?
There was a lot to consider and absorb. One particular point of discussion was remembering that many people are assigned “coaching” as a punitive action. They’ve done something wrong, now they must be “coached”. Honestly, a perspective I had overlooked.
I hope you find other A-HA moments too!
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View the Transcript here here
This chat calls back to this Learning Rebels Blog Post: Everyone Needs a Coach or Mentor
Additional reading:
- Mentoring Best Practices
- The Differences Between Coaching and Mentoring
- The Odyssey’s Millennia-Old Model of Mentorship
Read these!
10 Steps to Successful Mentoring (10 Steps Series) by Wendy Axelrod
Mentoring Manual by Julie Starr
The Mentoring Guide: Helping Mentors and Mentees Succeed by Vineet Chopra, Valerie Vaughn, Sanjay Saint
Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brene Brown
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Host: Shannon Tipton
Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions
It all started with the BIG question on the table.How can we help create momentum around looking for and “seeing” the unexpected? How can we encourage employees to take the time and explore resources to see new topics for learning and discover new ideas outside their immediate job responsibilities?This was a fun conversation with many ideas. I found that many of the ideas could also be applied to our Coffee Chat about Creative Debriefing.
Debriefing Videohere
Debriefing Podcast Episodehere
I like how the conversation included thoughts about our responsibility as L&D people. How are we embracing serendipity? Are we present and aware? If we aren't exploring the environment around us, how can we expect others to do the same?
Here are some quick ideas to encourage exploration:
- Let go of control and allow people to explore. This means deviating from the script.
- Put up guardrails to help the thinking process. Provide learners with themes to search and discover.
- Help to connect discovery to application. Ask deeper questions.
- Learn how to uncover stories and then to how to share them. Share this knowledge with participants.
- Help participants connect to their surroundings. Promote observational skills.
But it all begins with trust. Sharing unexpected moments requires that the participants trust us with their thoughts and ideas. If we haven't bridged the trust issue, engaging and encouraging deeper learning will be hard.
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New Conceptualizations of Practice: Common Principles in Three Paradigms Suggest New Concepts for Training - Schmidt, R. A., & Bjork, R. A. (1992)
5 Questions to Help You Explore Serendipity
Read these!
The Serendipity Mindset: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck by Christian Busch
Think Again by Adam Grant
Through the Lens of Serendipity: Helping Others Discover the Best in Themselves--Even if Life has Shown Them Its Worst by Allyson Apsey
Serendipitous Discoveries from the Bookshelf by Alexander Atkins
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Your weekly double shot is “Debunking Learning Myths: What is Our Responsibility?”
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It all started with the question: How does Learning and Development (L&D) handle learning myths? Not about how to bust them but how to address them when they appear in the wild. When a colleague or manager states a myth as truth - now what? How can we handle this with grace and patience? Without making others feel inferior or stupid?
In this Learning Rebels in 15 we are hearing from:
Bob E.
Evelien V.
Maureen F.
Renee M.
John W.
Betsy
Erica B.
As they discuss these main points:
Point #1: Understand that people don’t know what they don’t know. That goes for L&D professionals too.
Point #2: It’s tough to let go of sacred cows. We have to have conversations with grace, patience, and science!
Point #3: Experience can misinform. Just because we’ve done a thing, doesn’t mean we’ve done the thing correctly.
Point #4: Always start with data and research.
Point #5: Sometimes good design is the solution.
I’ll leave you with this thought:
Handling learning myths can be tricky and must be handled with care and sensitivity. Being condescending, patronizing, or just plain rude and mean doesn't get the results we need - it doesn't move the needle. What does move the needle is knowing our audience. Where are they in their career? Are they SMEs turned trainers? Are they new to the industry? Do they work alone and depend on tribal knowledge?
Remember the words from the great Stephen Covey, “Seek for to Understand”. This is the only way to affect change.
Stay curious & take over the world!
Shannon
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How meta was this episode? People collaborating about collaboration.
So many great ideas were shared in this episode. In particular, it was an ah-ha moment for me to attribute the “Fight, Flight or Freeze” reflex into a learning situation. And it’s true! If people are scared, worried, or fearful, solid collaboration simply won’t occur.
There was also mention of recognizing the difference between cooperative and collaborative learning.
Cooperative learning involves a group of individuals working together to achieve a common goal or complete a task. In contrast, collaborative learning focuses on group members sharing knowledge, skills, and resources to achieve a shared outcome.
Cooperative learning is more structured and goal-oriented, whereas collaborative learning is more flexible and emphasizes peer-to-peer interaction.
While it is a nuanced difference, it’s important to recognize how to use one versus the other.
There was also a lot of discussion about “words.” How are we communicating collaboration? Are we being encouraging and thoughtful? It would be easy to trigger someone who suffers from imposter syndrome or might have an inferiority complex.
Some key positive phrases:
- "Your input is valuable to our team's success."
- "I appreciate your willingness to collaborate."
- "Let's pool our resources and come up with a solution together."
- "I think we could benefit from everyone's unique perspectives."
- "We can build on each other's strengths and make something great."
- "I'm excited to see what we can create as a team."
This thoughtful conversation was a great follow-up to our “Creating a Safe Haven” chat. I encourage you to listen and compare notes.
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Broaden and Build Theory of Positive Emotions:
A Historical Review of Collaborative Learning and Cooperative Learning
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Your weekly double shot is “Creative Ways to Debrief and Add Reflection to Learning”
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It all started with the question: What are your creative solutions for debriefing and reflection, and how can we incorporate these ideas into virtual and online learning experiences? Let's face it, if you want to make learning stick, proper debriefing and allowing for reflection is critical.
In this Learning Rebels in 15 we are hearing from:
Andrew J.
Maureen F.
Todd L
Dr. Lori
Ericca B
Evelien R
Micheal B
As they discuss these main points:
Point #1: Ensure debrief and reflection always tie back to application
Point #2: Know your audience. Andrew shared that to get greater engagement the data points to having women speak first.
Point #3: Use different techniques to inspire thought
Point #4: Activate the managers!
Point #5: Run from the “conspiracy of convenience” don’t just tick the box. Be purposeful.
I’ll leave you with this thought:
Debriefing and reflection take on many forms. But we do know that without it, learning will fail. We spend a lot time and money trying to get the content “just right” - don’t waste your efforts by not creating a reflection and debriefing strategy.
Stay curious & take over the world!
Shannon
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Going LIVE with Rachel Burnham!
Rachel has the type of energy that beckons everyone to be a part of it. When she tells a story, all you want to do is lean in, listen, and be enveloped in the message.
Rachel’s journey
I have been lucky enough to be connected with Rachel for a few years, and she just recently hosted a Learning Rebels “Learn Something New Wednesday” about the art of sketchnoting (the link is below). However, I wanted to know how she got there from here, what was her story?
Rachel does not disappoint - through the serendipitous event of a kitchen fire, she is able to connect us to her story through the fire and valuable time spent with her father.
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
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- Watch the live video on LinkedIn:
- Connect with Rachel here:
- Learn more about her new podcast partnership, Not Just a Podcast, Podcast with Andrew Jacobs
- View our Learn Something New Session about sketchnoting with Rachel here
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It all started with the question on the table: How can we create a safe environment for people to shake off training baggage? Where they feel safe to contribute experiences and stories?
So many wonderful ideas to try!
This was clearly a topic that resonated with everyone. The chat was a high-traffic area!
This is what I love about our community. We are a group that shares gracefully and discusses ideas with the intention of learning from each other - a very real representation of creating a safe haven for discussions.
And in true Coffee Chat style, questions begat questions.
- We discussed that most trainers have a ground rule around expecting everyone to speak up and participate, but what does that mean?
- What about those who don’t feel comfortable?
- Have we prepared alternative methods of participation that don’t put people in the limelight?
- Then we moved from setting expectations for participants, to setting expectations for ourselves. How do we model behaviors we want to see? Are we accessible, visible, open?
- Heather had a great point, about trying to do away with the negative stigma about asking questions = I'm not as smart/good.
I hope you enjoy the conversation!
All the Resources!
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Additional Resources
- Using a Trauma Informe Approach job aid, by Girls Inc
- The Fearless Organization Presentation by Amy C. Edmondson, PhD Harvard Business School (for the Lean Summit 2016)
- Research Paper: Learning Behaviours in the Workplace: The Role of High-quality Interpersonal Relationships and Psychological Safety by Abraham Carmeli, Daphna Brueller and Jane E Dutton
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AllTheIdeas!
It all started with the question on the table: What are your creative solutions for debriefing and learning reflection?
Participants develop insight into their growth by reflecting on and recognizing the knowledge and skills shared in sessions or workshops. A well-moderated debrief session also makes learners aware of future learning requirements to lift current learning to a new level.
This chat offered some stellar ideas - but as usual, it all begins with the person in the front of the room. Are we setting aside our egos to allow for proper questioning and constructive challenges?
How are we creating a safe place to ask questions - no one wants to be seen as “the only one who doesn’t understand.” Therefore creating a space for anonymity, as Jason suggested, is a bright idea.
There will always be someone who doesn’t feel comfortable contributing and those who take over the conversations - the key is balancing both to allow everyone’s voice to be heard during the debriefing process.
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Stepping Up to the Mic: Gender Gaps in Participation in Live Question-and-Answer Sessions at Academic Conferences by Shoshana N. Jarvis, Charles R. Ebersole, Christine Q. Nguyen, Minwan Zhu, and Laura J. Kray
Creating a memorable Debrief, Trainers Warehouse
Debriefing the Debrief: y Ellen E. Deason, Yael Efron, Ranse Howell, Sanda Kaufman, Joel Lee & Sharon Press
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Debrief and Feedback Strategies: A trainer's toolkit for maximizing learning activities by Catherine Mattiske
Reflection: Turning Experience into Learning by David Boud
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Going LIVE with Gloria Alvarez!
Serendipity hit when I connected with Gloria! Finding an LD person who did not only have visual design skills but was educated at the Art Institute of Houston…well that’s the universe talking. And I had to take advantage of it!
Why this, Why now?
The art of visual design is often treated as an afterthought with L&D. However, with tools such as Canva at our fingertips, there is no excuse for bad design. Bad visual design creates an unnecessary barrier to learning and many times drives people immediately to cognitive or sensory overload.
You can find Gloria on LinkedIn, where she also takes on graphic design work. So, if you simply don't have the time to create your own designs, look Gloria up!
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
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Canva Shortcuts
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Such an energetic conversation!
One of the things we discussed was the importance of having grace.
Remember, tribal knowledge can be a hard thing to fight. We all have biases that get in the way of learning something different or keeps us from course correcting.
Critical is the idea of doing your own research. Take information from someone you trust, and conduct some research with an unbiased eye.
THIS is how we beat back myths. By growing our own knowledge and providing guidance when necessary. We discussed "repeating the truth, not the myth." Which is PERFECT. Share the correct information.
When someone says, "let's be sure we touch on all the learning styles in our programs," we can simply say, "I think what you mean is create content that supports the exchange of knowledge," and leave it there. If the conversation persists, then you can too.
Check out these resources!
Get your recording here
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The Neuroscience One by The Women Talking About Learning Podcast
The Biggest Myth In Education by Veritasium
Making the Truth Stick & the Myths Fade: Lessons from Cognitive Psychology by Norbert Schwarz, Eryn Newman, & William Leach
Learning Myth Busters on LinkedIn
Read these!
Millennials, Goldfish & Other Training Misconceptions: Debunking Learning Myths and Superstitions by Clark Quinn
Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter Brown
Design for How People Learn (Voices That Matter) by Julie Dirkson
Five Teaching and Learning Myths—Debunked by Adam Brown
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In this solo podcast, I wanted to share with you the lessons I’ve learned in my 30 years in Learning and Development.
When I started, I knew less than nothing about adult and workplace learning from an educational perspective. My educational background was in Business, not people. And this was WAY before the advent of the Google machine.
What I did have in my possession was an old ATD handbook from the 1970s. Which, surprisingly, is still relevant today.
I read,
I took classes,
I researched,
I went to conferences.
I listened and learned from industry experts such as Pike, Rossett, Allen, Biech, Kirkpatrick, and Stolovitch. I got on mailing lists for ATD (then ASTD), ISPI, AMA - just to name a few. As the years passed, there were things that I learned that held up and other things that didn’t - that’s life. Things change. Research is updated, and old processes reflect improvements.
Therefore, based on this - here are 4 things that I discovered were important on my path to building Learning Rebels.
Curiosity
There’s nothing that underpins my work more than having a curious mindset. It’s critical that curiosity not simply be the byproduct of serendipitous events. It should be time spent listening, watching and intentionally questioning what surrounds us.
Here are some resources to support your curious mindset
- Learning Rebels Blog Post: Curiosity as a Business Practice
- HBR Report: The Business Case for Curiosity
- Podcast: The Curious Advantage
Experimenting
Alongside curiosity sits the importance of experimentation. If nothing else, my road with experiments taught me that experimenting isn’t about skill or tools, it’s about mindset.
Experiments can be a game changer for Learning and Development and an area where the greatest improvement is needed.
- HBR Report: Building a Culture of Experimentation
- Read this! The Power of Experiments, Decision Making in a Data-Driven World by Micheal Luca
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So many great ideas were shared in this episode that I wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t know where to start - so here are some ideas for you.
- Sometimes we just need to step away. Shake off the work vibes and shift your location or mindset. Create triggers that tell your mind you're ready to learn!
- Don't just make a date with learning on your calendar. Create a to-do list item! Nothing feels better than marking something off the to-do list. 😍
- Take advantage of the down moments. What can you read in line at the store? What can you listen to while making dinner?
- Focus on small steps. Break down the big topics. Don't try to learn all about Data Analytics in one bite. Pick one article, one video, to tackle.
- Lean on your community to help you. More on that coming soon!
I love how our group is so generous with their knowledge and support!
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Don't forget to use your BIG Rock Planner to build a habit of continuous learning
Quick video: How to use the planner
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Continuous Learning & Personal Development: Your Link to Becoming Happier, Healthier, and More Productive by Robynn Pavia
The Lifelong Learner: How to Develop Yourself, Continually Grow, Expand Your Horizons, and Pursue Anything by Peter Hollins
Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning by Tom Vanderbilt
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In this solo podcast, I wanted to build on our Coffee Chat discussion about Shedding SMART goals. So, I put together this playlist of resources to help set you up for success for a bright 2023.
Everything I discussed (plus a few more tidbits) can be found below. Rebel on, my friends!
- Shedding SMART Goals Podcast link (Includes links to live video and additional resources)
- Your BIG ROCK Goal Planner worksheet:
- How to complete the BIG ROCK Planner Video
Productivity
- “Productivity Tools to Build Your Ecosytem” Podcast link (Includes links to live video and additional resources)
- 30 Day Productivity Challenge:
Learning from Failure
- “Learning from Failure” Podcast Link (Includes links to live video and additional resources)
Connecting to the business need
- “Connecting Learning to the Business Need” Podcast link (Includes links to live video and additional resources)
- Ebook: 50 tips for Adding Business Value
Skills Gap
- A McKinsey report: The Skillful Corporation:
- Skills Gap Analysis for the Future of Work Podcast link (Includes links to live video and additional resources)
Helping Managers Support Workplace Learning
- Helping Managers Support Workplace Learning Podcast link (Includes links to live video and additional resources)
- 7 Tips to Activate Managers, LinkedIn Learning
Building a culture of collaboration
- Building a Culture of Collaboration Podcast link (Includes links to live video and additional resources)
- The Lowdown on Collaboration Infographic
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It all starts with the BIG question: What is Instructional Design and what does it mean in today's ever-changing workplace?
Several years ago, I wrote a blog post titled "Instructional Design Isn't Dead." I suppose now, I could write a post about how "Instructional design isn't dead. It just has a new name".
But as Shakespeare said, "A rose by another name is still a rose." And this holds true for instructional design.
Today’s chat took us through a journey of what the role of instructional design should be and the importance of keeping business goals as our North Star. It’s critical we have the ability to communicate our value in business terms.
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Access to the “Defining Instructional Design” Miro Board here
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The science behind emotions and memory
Research Paper: Debunking Learning Styles (A Journal Of The Association For Psychological Science (n.d.). Learning Styles: Concepts and Evidence)
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What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer by Luke Hobson
Hacking Instructional Design: 33 Extraordinary Ways to Create a Contemporary Curriculum by Micheal Fisher
Design Thinking for Training and Development: Creating Learning Journeys That Get Results by Laura Fletcher
Map It: The hands-on guide to strategic training design by Cathy Moore
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Going LIVE with Andrew Jacobs!
It’s always nice to have Andrew Jacobs, owner of Llarn Learning Services, visit the Learning Rebels Coffee Chat and share his expertise in the L&D field. However, today I wanted to dig in a bit deeper to discover the back story behind his popular, “Women Talking About Learning” podcast.
Why this, Why now?
What were his thoughts behind being a man hosting a podcast about women in Learning? And how can we all do more to lift the voices of women everywhere?
In short, Andrew sees the underrepresentation of women in senior roles in the learning function and uses his podcast to amplify women’s voices as they tell their stories all while talking about Learning and Development.
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
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It all started with a question: Why do SMART goals fail to work?
SMART goals may be good for project management, such as when you are trying to achieve a very specific goal for a very specific outcome. However, they fail us when trying to create larger goals for our personal and professional growth and development.
We need to dig deeper.
Where's the stretch?
Where's the motivation?
Where's the flexibility?
Start with Big Hairy Audacious Goals
What are BHAG's?
BHAG (pronounced bee-hag) stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goals. The term was first coined in 1994 by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras in their book "Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies."
The issue with SMART goals is that when written and followed explicitly, they are way too constrictive. When we fall outside the boundaries of the SMART goal, it all looks like failure. If you don't achieve the goal by the "date," does that mean you've failed? If you don't achieve the measurement, does that mean you've failed? That's a lot of failures to pile into one goal.
This Coffee Chat will help you to set yourself up for success and here are the resources to support you.
Download the Big Rock Planner here
How-to video: Completing the Big Rock Goal Sheet
Andrew Jacobs ABCDE Goal Setting Method
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Extras!
Forbes: SMART Goals, 5 Shocking Reasons why they may be dumb.
Asana: Do the Impossible with Big Hairy Audacious Goals
Read these!
How to Set Goals with Kaizen & Ikigai: Focus, Cure Procrastination, & Increase Personal Productivity
Goal Setting: Forget SMART Goals Try SMARTER Goals by Martin Formato
Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals by Michael Hyatt
How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters by Micheal Stanier
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Have you ever wondered what the BLEEEEEP is a Learning Ecosystem? Well, JD Dillon wrote a book!
“The Modern Learning Ecosystem” is the brainchild of JD. And in this Learning Rebels LIVE, JD walks us through his journey to writing this, his love of all things “Back to the Future” and are L&D professionals really Batman in disguise.
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
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It all starts with a question: How can we find, nurture and support organic workplace communities?
With the increasing adoption of workplace collaboration technology such as Microsoft Teams or Slack, there are more communities organically taking root in our organizations.
Today’s chat left us with a plethora of helpful information! The gardening puns & analogies were deep and fruitful (see what I did there?), so hopefully, you will begin to walk the digital hallways and find information to share.
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It all starts with a question: How can we inspire people to take ownership of their own professional development?
According to Malcolm Knowles, self-directed learning “describes a process by which individuals take the initiative, with or without the assistance of others, in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating learning goals, identifying human and material resources for learning, and evaluating learning outcomes.”
In Learning and Develop the case becomes, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink”.
However, you can add sugar to the water to make it tastier.
Meaning we can do things on our end to encourage and support those who want to dive in and begin the process of taking ownership of deepening the level of their knowledge.
So what can we do to encourage people to take more ownership? This is what we discussed today.
- Together can we build a map to help people out?
- To show where and how to start?
- To help them link concepts together?
- To learn how to learn?
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It all starts with a question: How can we make training more effective for sales teams?
According to the Marketing Research Organization, ES Research, “between 85% and 90% of sales training has no lasting impact after 120 days. At the same time, companies are spending billions of dollars on sales training each year. That’s billions of dollars wasted on training that disappoints and only produces short-term boosts in sales”.
There’s nothing Sales Leaders hate more than wasted time and wasted money. So how can we move the needle on Sales Enablement?
It all starts with the mentality of “No fluff, no extra stuff!”
From there we must get creative to build energy, and be smart so that we aren’t creating disruption and frustration.
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Sticky Learning: Creating Sustainable Learning After the Fact
It starts with a question: What can we do to help learning stick?
We know that people are working at speeds not seen prior to the COVID19 pandemic. The way business operates has changed, therefore the way we work within businesses has changed. Ultimately this means in order to help learning gain traction means changing how we view developing and implementing training to include reinforcement learning after the fact.
But where do we start? Fortunately, the community had A LOT of thoughts.
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Our second Learning Rebels in 15 has landed!
There are many ways to boost your creativity, and some of them might surprise you! This conversation may even have you rethinking your definition of creativity as a whole.
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Stay curious & take over the world!
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For Laura Overton, it all started with a question: When you talk about the value L&D is providing to your organization, what narrative of success do you use?
Laura’s research found that L&D professionals focusing on business value were better positioned to harness learning innovation to deliver business results. Click here to view the Learning Value Spectrum chart.
On one end we have Learning Value: "Our connection with and activity around our programs: hours, engagement, and efficiency."
On the other end, we have Business Value: "Where our #1 focus is on the outputs that are important to our organization."
At a time when L&D has the opportunity to connect with business leaders with the skills agenda being one of the highest priority needs for business today, who can leaders depend on?
Hopefully us.
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I encourage you to download the chat. So many supportive comments and action ideas.
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The Good, the Bad and the Potential of L&D
It was very interesting getting the Coffee Chat view on how L&D can leverage their superpowers of collaboration and ideation to build fresh solutions to strengthen skill building.
Wonder Twin Powers ACTIVATE!!
Today’s question on the table was all about “How can L&D harness our momentum with businesses today, to add greater business value?”
L&D is seeing a transformation like nothing in the past! Learning Professionals are busting through traditional silos to collaborate on more holistic visions to create stronger connections between learning and business goals.
The LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report shared that L&D leaders agree that L&D has become more influential over the past year. This also means that the demand is greater for results.
From ideas about activating management to how to change our vocabulary, there were many solid, actionable steps we can take TODAY to improve our relationship with business leaders.
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Books:
The Squiggly Career by Helen Tupper
The Learning and Development Handbook: A Learning Practitioner's Toolkit by Michelle Parry-Slater
Design Thinking for Training and Development by Sharon Boller
Lynch Pin: Are you Indispensable by Seth Godwin
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How can we best treat failure as a positive aspect of life, rather a negative?
This was the question on the table as we discussed learning from failure.
This was an interesting chat – there were many directions to take, as people process failure in a variety of different ways. Some people go internal, and dig deep into themselves to consider what may have gone wrong that they can control, while others process failure as a data collection exercise.
Where do you fall on the continuum?
Two takeaways:
From Dickson – Sometimes we turn the “why not’ question into a way to find out “why NOT”. However, Dickson tells us that the adventure begins with why not. Sometimes “why not” is scary, and can most certainly be intimidating – but is take was treating “Why Not” as the beginning of a journey, and when doing so, you find some of the most remarkable things. So put your fear of failure to the side and treat it as an exercise in “why not”.
From JD - "Be Kind to Yourself" Being self-aware that failure happens – EMBRACE the SUCK! Time tempers failure, be kind and realize that things happen. Surround yourself with positive people and environments. Failure is not the end-all be-all it’s part of the continuum of live. Stop putting pressure from yourself.
Let’s remember that failure is only bad if we treat it as something bad. Reframing how we think about failure will take our mental health to a place that is more managable. It’s not necessarily failure, but simply making a mistake and moving on.
Stay Curious! Shannon
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HBR: Strategies for learning from failure
Ball State University: Learning from Failure Research Paper
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Failing Forward: Turning Mistakes Into Stepping Stones for Success by John Maxwell
Chasing Failure: How Falling Short Sets You Up for Success by Ryan Leak
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The importance of evaluating training impact is something we can all agree on. But it's not something we all do.
The reasons are varied:
- The business doesn't give me time
- I don't have access to important data
- The expectation is "butts in seats"
The hard truth is that, when planning learning initiatives for your business, there is an expectation for something to happen. The business expects the people participating in the training to have gained improved skills, demonstrate behavior change, and ultimately to place into action the lessons delivered.
To begin with the end in mind – it's important to think about conducting a skill gap analysis for the future of work
Then couple it with information to evaluate training success – start here with a tool created by Michelle Ockers of the Emerging Stronger team: https://bit.ly/ESImpactTool
Our conversation took us in many directions – The importance of talking the language of business versus learning. Understanding what the business goals are before putting a training plan in place. We also discussed tools we can use to help us along the way. Tools like:
- Survey’s
- Work observation
- Focus groups
- Pre/post 360 surveys
- Measuring pre/post KPI’s
We hope you can take one idea to apply Kirkpatricks level 3 & 4 and stop using “butt’s in seats” as your success metric. Because let’s face it, just because you like a class doesn’t mean you’ve learned from it –the same applies, and especially applies to workplace learning.
Take your knowledge to the next level:
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Assessing Impact: Evaluating Professional Learning by Joellen Killian
Evaluating the Impact of Training by Scott Parry
Evaluating Training Programs: The Four Levels by Donald Kirkpatrick
Training for Impact: How to Link Training to Business Needs and Measure the Results by Dana Gaines Robinson
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Your weekly double shot is “Leadership Development: People not Classes”
Our first Learning Rebels in 15 is out of the bag!
Why not start this series with a topic that got EVERYONE riled up? “Why Leadership Development Programs Fail.” There was a lot of discussion around this topic and I think we captured it's essence here.
You can find the entire conversation here.
In short, a lot of money is being spent on leadership development programs. In fact, a McKinsey report tells us that U.S. companies alone spend almost $14 billion annually on leadership development. However, we find that these programs fail with increasing speed and regularity.
What’s behind this failure, and how can we make improvements that can really impact the “way we’ve always done it”?
In this Learning Rebels in 15 - Coffee chat participants David K., Andrea J., Joe M., Andrew J., and Angie E. from the original episode discuss three main points:
Point #1: Fail - We treat Leadership development as one-size-fits-all programs. As we all know, training programs built for everyone usually benefit no one.
Point #2: Fail - Programs are treated as theatre.
Point #3: Crazy thought - moving leadership from classes to cohort.
To keep this short, I’ll leave you with this thought:
It’s not the programs or processes that make organizations successful - it’s the people. So let’s take the theatre out of leadership development and focus on building successful leaders rather than mediocre leadership programs.
Stay curious & take over the world!
Shannon
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How can we encourage our own creative spirit?
It all started with the question on the table - what will it take to move out of the limiting belief, that we "cannot or are not creative"?
Two takeaways:
From Heather – control our inner dialog and simply take it out of our vocabulary. This is an approach that can seriously help us all grow in all areas of life as the voices inside our heads have the ability to drive our actions. If we keep telling ourselves we aren't creative, then it must be true.
From Kely - "The creative process is full of failure" Creativity is a continuum. Sometimes we’re rich with ideas, and sometimes not so much. Don’t put undo pressure on yourself.
"I don't want to share because it's ugly" "What if I write and no one reads it?"
But if you're happy with your creation, isn't that all that matters?
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A list of simple daily habits to boost your creativity
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Elements of creative thought: Investigating the cognitive and neural correlates of association and bi-association processes by Mathias Benedek Podcast on Froebel's Gift Elements of creative thought: Investigating the cognitive and neural correlates of association and bi-association processes
All the Books!
Orbiting the Giant Hairball by Gordon MacKenzie The Designer's Dictionary of Color by Sean Adams Dangerous Ideas: When Provocative Thinking Is Your Most Valuable Asset by Alf Rehn How to Think Like Leonardo DaVinci by Micheal Gelb The Art of Noticing: 131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday
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With the pace and speed of business at unprecedented levels, how can we better focus on what matters now?
This is the question on the table today with the Learning Rebels Coffee Chat.
For those of you who at times feel overworked, overstretched, or overwhelmed, this podcast episode is for you. Because sometimes all you need is a little nudge, tip, or REALLY helpful tool to help you refocus on what matters most.
Do you feel this way?
“Right now, I have a series of islands without good bridges” - Heather V.
As it stands, distractions are more prevalent, and there never seems to be enough time or resources to do anything, let alone everything. Especially when it's a gorgeous day, and all you want to do is go outside. It's hard not to feel like you are missing out on life because things and lists keep popping up around you.
Remember this - you have a finite number of breaths in your body, do you want to waste them on being stressed out over endless to-do list items and pressures?
I thought not.
Here are some resources to help with the journey:
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Get your copy of the productivity 30 day challenge: Download here
YouTube: Tim Urban: Inside the mind of a master procrastinator: https://youtu.be/arj7oStGLkU
Getting started with Google Tasks (Article): View here
Getting Started with Google Tasks (video): https://youtu.be/b82GeFbxIj8
Eat that Frog Book (updated and revised): https://amzn.to/3v6dVKf
Eisenhower Urgent-vs-Important Matrix: Learn More!
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What it will take to conduct a skill gap analysis in this new generation of work?
This is the question on the table today with the Learning Rebels Coffee Chat.
Typically, when considering conducting a skills gap analysis, this means identifying the needed skills to make our organizations successful. To make people smarter, better, faster than they were the day before.
But what does this look like now? Will the same tools work? How will we present findings to leadership? Let’s gather and discuss what it will take to conduct a skill gap analysis in this new generation of work.
It was interesting having this conversation with everyone. I think the realization was that we all approach a gap analysis from different angles, but it's clear that in this fast-paced work environment, it's something that needs to happen.
Here are some resources to help with the journey:
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The World Economic Forum Report (2020)
The World Economic Forum report (2018)
Learning Rebels Skills Gap Analysis Blog
How to: The Action Priority Matrix
Chart: Priority Matrix
Word Doc: Training Needs Analysis Interview Form
Skills Gap Analysis Excel Template
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How can we focus more on developing people than developing programs?
This is the question on the table today as we discuss leadership development with Andrew Jacobs, Host of Women Talking about Learning Podcast.
There were many things that covered in this week's coffee chat but the heart of the matter is knowing that if we aren’t prepared to address the cultural issues that are embedded within organizations, then ANY leadership development program will fail. So now what? How can we rethink Leadership.
In the linked images, Andrew shares his framework for moving forward – the focus being on people, rather than programs. We can have the BEST leadership development programs, but if they do not address capability and the organization isn’t prepared to support capacity...then it’s an uphill battle.
The conversation around the 5 Factors Creating Performance Change was quite interesting and thought provoking.
Start with
- Knowing the aims of the program
- Preparing to support relationships and structure
- Have in place processes and systems to support development
- Address behaviors and skills
- Wrap it up and have it underpinned with a cultural blanket
There was so much more and I hope you have your pen and paper ready to take some serious notes!
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Review this report: Seven Steps for Effective Leadership Development
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What books should be on every L&D professional’s shelf?
This is the question on the table today as we curate books on this “Bring a Book” chat.
We were a small but mighty group, and believe it or not we covered almost 30 books in less than 60 minutes. Some are listed below, some are in the chat discussion.
It's always a 😲 surprising moment when I realize how much good stuff I'm missing out on. You take your eye off the ball for one second and a dozen new, interesting sounding, books pop up.
Here are some further resources to support your reading habit.
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Get more IDEAS from the Chat Messages Here
Just a taste!
4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication by Bento Leal
Dangerous Ideas: When Provocative Thinking Is Your Most Valuable Asset by Alf Rehn
Made to Stick by Chip Heath
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition by Joseph Grenny
The Leadership Code by Dave Ulrich
Radicalizing Learning: Adult Education for a Just World by John D. Holst and Stephen Brookfield
The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier
Accountability at Work by Carolyn Taylor
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
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Knowing what we know now, how can best prevent Zoom Zombies?
This is the question on the table today as we discuss all our favorite virtual training tips.
Once the pandemic hit, it seems like it took forever to get our businesses online virtually. But once they did...holy Zoom Zombies Batman!
We were using a virtual meeting program for EVERYTHING.
Meetings that should have been emails. Workshops that should have been bite-sized learning bits. Lectures that should have been audio recordings. Organizations (and L&D departments) took something fabulous and exhausted everyone.
It's time to rethink our virtual programs and activities. So, I bring to you our first-ever, VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES EXTRAVAGANZA.
Today we were lucky enough to have Kassie Laborie (the Virtual Training Superhero) join us on our chat today, and she left us with several things to consider when leveling up your virtual training game.
Here are some further resources to support you in your efforts to bring leadership and remote teams together.
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Virtual Training Equipment:
Blue Yeti Microphone: https://amzn.to/3GqY7q4
Best Buy Microphone, Blue Snowball: https://amzn.to/38ivRt5
Logitech C920 webcam: https://amzn.to/3wJKY86
Best Buy webcam, Logitech C310: https://amzn.to/3sW5rV3
Workshops and webinars
Kassy LaBorie Workshop and Webinars
Free Ice Breakers for Virtual Training
Relevant Books
Producing Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars: Master the Technology to Engage Participants by Kassy LaBorie
Interact and Engage!: 50+ Activities for Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars by Kassy LaBorie
Virtual Training Tools and Templates: An Action Guide to Live Online Learning by Cindy Huggett
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How can Learning and Development drag leadership development programs into the 21st century? This is the question on the table today. Global corporate training spending has been steadily increasing over the past several years, with the leadership development industry taking the lead on the percentage of spend with a total spend of $370.3 billion in 2019. 370 Billion. With a B. What are we getting for that spend? Apparently not a lot as a McKinsey study tells us that majority of organizational leadership feel that leadership development programs aren’t adding value to the business. We all know from experience that culture will conquer strategy every day of the week. No leadership development program can truly succeed unless the organization is willing to look beyond these seven words: "that's the way we've always done things." It’s time to turn a rebellious eye to this topic. Here are some further resources to support you in your efforts to bring leadership and remote teams together. View the video recording here Get more idea from the Chat Messages Here Tango Analytics Report: The Rise of the Hybrid Workplace McKinsey Report: Culture in a Hybrid Workplace Learning Rebels: Why the Workplace Digital Divide Matters Learning Rebels: Is Your Workplace Digital Divide Causing Access Agony Learning Rebels: Building a Culture of Collaboration
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Can you use gamification to connect a remote workforce, build learning engagement and improve new hire productivity? Can game mechanics really help us with the learning process?
Unequivocally, yes. And this is the question on the table in today's Learning Rebels Coffee Chat.
But first, let’s get a grasp on the difference between gamification and game-based learning.
Gamification is the use of game elements in any context that is non-game-related. Using the game mechanics without an actual game. For example, the use of avatars, incorporating challenges, badges, or incorporating a leaderboard (see your score against your friends – I killed more zombies than you did!)
Game-based learning is the development of an actual game. Having an active learning experience within a game framework, which has specific learning objectives and measurable outcomes. The game is the learning. Imagine “diner dash: restaurant” as a requirement for all food servers.
Turns out the most important thing to have when creating learning games, is a bit of imagination and creativity.
Download these resources to help you with your conversations:
54 Gamification Statistics You Must Know: 2021/2022 Market Share Analysis & Data
19 Gamification Trends for 2022-2025: Top Stats, Facts & Examples Domino's: Pizza Hero
How to Use Gamification for Learning Reinforcement
Linkedin Follow-up Message from Zsolt Olah
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How can L&D help leadership build a remote-first mindset? Helping their teams work together while apart?
The hybrid work model is here to stay and leaders will face the continuing challenge of managing these teams. The L&D role of being connectors and advocates of people has never been more important.
It's not always easy to manage and develop hybrid teams. For some managers, this requires a different mindset and a paradigm shift when considering what the workplace looks like in 2022. So how can we help prepare and support managers as the workplace shifts to this hybrid model?
In this chat, many tips were shared on how L&D can support leaders on this journey. Be sure to download the chat messages and gain access to our “Chat blast” of ideas at the end of the conversation.
Here are some further resources to support you in your efforts to bring leadership and remote teams together.
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Get more idea from the Chat Messages Here
Tango Analytics Report: The Rise of the Hybrid Workplace
McKinsey Report: Culture in a Hybrid Workplace
Learning Rebels: Why the Workplace Digital Divide Matters
Learning Rebels: Is Your Workplace Digital Divide Causing Access Agony
Learning Rebels: Building a Culture of Collaboration
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How the Adult Brain Works. Neuroscience and Adult Learning
The discussion around neuroscience and learning is always interesting and this was no exception. Our special Learning Rebels guest, Stella Collins from Stellar Labs shared all kinds of knowledge bombs!
There was so much to process and it was great everyone contributed their thoughts...this is how we all "Learn Something New"!
Key AHA Statements:
- "Neuroscience is any of the Sciences that relates to brains behaviors and people. Neuroscience is the physical of - 'How does your brain connect'?"
- "Neuroscience is not just one science. The science of learning is many different types of Sciences."
- "Recognition is not as strong as recall"
- "Get more blood to the brain through movement to strengthen learning ties"
- "Be aware of people trying to sell you something, do your own research"
- Avoid the "BASIC" approach to learning:
- Boredom
- Avoid Abstract
- Stress
- Information overload
- Cognitive overload
Additional Resources
Resources Video recording: https://vimeo.com/631428299 Full audio transcription here Copy of the chatbox conversation here
Buy Stella's Book: Neuroscience for Learning and Development: How to Apply Neuroscience and Psychology for Improved Learning and Training Here
Resources from Stella Collins: Website Resources: https://www.stellarlabs.eu/resources LinkedIn Course: Using Neuroscience for More Effective L&D Stellar Labs Learning Audits Download Stellar Labs Infographics: How to apply science-based training to your learning strategies
Creating a Workplace Mentoring Program
What does it take to sustain and nurture a workplace mentoring program and prepare for challenges that will come our way?
To create a program both potential mentors and mentees will benefit from, we need to put a twist on the creation process. Humans, being humans it's not simply a matter of placing person "A" with person "B". It's about building connections that matter.
And just as important, if a mentoring program is poorly handled there can be detrimental effects. Research from the Journal of Vocational Behavior has found that poor mentoring experiences can lead to lasting psychological effects. Yikes!
I encourage you to download the chat. There were MANY excellent tips and actionable advice anyone can use. PLus check out all the tools below.
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Get your copy of the chat hereElements of Effective Practice for Mentoring: 4TH EDITION A CHECKLIST FOR MENTORING PROGRAMS
Mentorloop: Pre-Launch Checklist
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Working Successfully with Subject Matter Experts
How can we better manage our relationships with SMEs so it’s less about who’s right, but what’s best for the people and the business?
This is the big question on the table with today’s Learning Rebels Coffee Chat.
Regardless of your role in Learning and Development, all have had moments working with a Subject Matter Expert where things go off the rails. Sometimes it's because of a power struggle between us and them - but many times it's because of a lack of communication and empathy for each other.
There were so many excellent tips and ideas. Some are fresh ideas and others are best practices reimagined. All very clever!
Most excellent! Research Mentioned
6 Tactics for working with your Subject Matter Expert How To Work More Effectively With Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) 4 Strategies For Successfully Working With Subject-Matter Experts Working with Subject Matter Experts Join the conversation
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Building a Culture of Collaboration
How can we work towards a higher level of team collaboration by incorporating habits that promote empathic questioning and building an environment safe for robust conversation?
This is the big question on the table during this Learning Rebels Coffee Chat.
While the benefits of a collaborative work environment are clear, creating one doesn't happen overnight. How can we work towards a higher level of team collaboration by incorporating solid communication habits and then using the appropriate tools that encourage collaboration?
Check out this post: The 6 Features of a Collaborative Culture
Research Referenced
The Irresistible Organization Podcast Building the Simply Irresistible Organization
Works of Josh Bersin 10 Tips for Organizing Focus Groups Steering Committees: Everything You Should to Know
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When priorities compete, how can we best support those who really want to enhance their skills and take ownership of their professional development?
This is the big question on the table during this Learning Rebels Coffee Chat.
Committed self-directed learners are hard to find and are becoming harder to motivate. What if organizations could teach their employees to be self-directed learners? How can organizations encourage and support continuous and collaborative learning?
How can we:
- Help them discover the need.
- Help them to reinforce results.
- Help them connect learning to their values.
- Give them more control.
- Answer the "so-what" question.
- Challenge the brain more.
Download this list to judge if you are headed in the right direction. Originally created for academia, the concepts hold water in the corporate world.
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How do we get learning to stick like super glue when the managers have competing priorities?
This is the big question on the table for this week’s Learning Rebels Coffee Chat.
The reality is there are a bazillion things that stand between a learner and learning application – chief of which is their manager. How do get them to support the learning, and even more importantly, how do we get them to apply critical learning reinforcement efforts?
- How can we empathize more with the managers balancing act of productivity versus team growth?
- How do we get managers involved in the actual training?
- How do we involve management in course design?
- How can we help build a culture where management involvement is the norm rather than the exception?
Download these resources to help you with your conversations:
7 Tips to Activate Managers, LinkedIn Learning
The Biggest Myth in Building a Learning Culture:
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LSN Wednesday Storytelling – Shownotes
How to create stories that hook people emotionally and earn learner attention and engage their emotions so that training turns into action?
As L&D people we tell stories all the time, to explain to a participant how he might improve, or to inspire a reflection exercise, or to connect learning to life lessons.
Storytelling is an essential skill, but what makes a compelling story in a business context? And how can you improve your ability to tell stories that persuade and teach?
During this Learn Something New Wednesday, Sage Media discusses how to:
- Avoid the pitfalls that commonly arise when crafting stories for learning, how to overcome the risks, and ultimately create your "happily-ever-after".
- Develop your own powerful stories.
- How to begin building and strengthening your creative storytelling talents.
Resources for this chat
Video Recording: https://vimeo.com/666128545/f2a48a4013 Recording Transcript (check out first steps to take at the 20min mark): Click here
Other Sage Media resources:
- The Core Premise Worksheet Sage Academy: How Storytelling can Engage the Learner (sign-up for their newsletter!)
- How to "storify" Learning Content: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-story-fy-learning-content-austin-welch/
- What "Mad Men" Taught Me about Learning Design: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-mad-men-taught-me-learning-design-austin-welch/
- Storytelling, Design Thinking and Emotion (interview): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwcnKzi4mDE
- Extensive video blog with resources: http://sage.media/blog/
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Ensuring Sticky Learning
How can L&D better adjust for "after training" learning reinforcement? How can we level up ongoing learning support?
This is the big question on the table with today’s Learning Rebels Coffee Chat.
Organizational training budgets topped 82.5 BILLION. Billion, with a “B”. So why isn't training getting the job done? A recent Harvard Business Review Report points out that only 12% of learners say they apply the skills from the training they receive to their job. This the issue we are tackling today.
There were so many excellent tips and ideas. Some are fresh ideas and others are best practices reimagined. All very clever!
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It's hard not to be confused around all the talk involving neuroscience, and how can you be sure what you are reading isn't Neuro-fairy dust rather than actual science? Enter Stella Collins. Her work with Stella Labs and co-founder of the Brain Ladies leads the way in developing effective learning led by innovative scientific insights.
Change. It’s hard.
The word itself conjures up feelings of panic, frustration, and lots of deja vu. (How much change can one organization go through? SERIOUSLY?)
But going through organizational change is not a matter of "if" but "when".
Every organization must change over time – to adapt to its marketplace, to build on new ideas and technologies, and to adjust to changing circumstances. (COVID anyone?)
But one thing IS certain - many people are not comfortable with change.
Here the Coffee Chat community discusses what L&D's role is when communicating change.
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