GP Strategies Podcast Series: Recent Episodes
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Are you ready to perform at your highest potential? In each episode, we will interview industry experts, exploring best practices and innovative insights to help you and your organization improve performance. Together we can create a world where business excellence makes possibilities achievable.
Join host Michael Thiel on episode 107 of the Performance Matters podcast as he sits down with Derek Levandowski, the producer of the podcast and a member of the GP marketing team. In this insightful episode, they dive into the exciting world of artificial intelligence and how up-and-coming AI tools like ChatGPT can be leveraged to boost creativity and productivity. From the latest AI technology to innovative ways to integrate AI into your workflow, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their productivity and unleash their creativity.
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In episode #106 of the Performance Matters Podcast, host Michael Thiel is joined by James Meadows, an expert from GP Strategies, and Brandon Brodkin, a specialist from Watershed. Together, they dive deep into the fascinating world of analytics and its relationship to business impact and learning. Listen in as they explore the latest trends, tools, and techniques for mapping business impact to learning outcomes using analytics.
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In this episode of the podcast, Host Michael Thiel sits down with Matt Donovan, Chief Learning Officer at GP Strategies, to both define corporate academies, and establish their importance to the workforce. Later, they forecast the changes we can expect to see corporate academies in the future.
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Quiet quitting refers to employees who disengage from their work and gradually withdraw from their responsibilities, even though they have not officially resigned from their job. This behavior can have a negative impact on the morale of other employees and the overall performance of the company. Episode 104 of the Performance Matters podcast delves into the topic of “Quiet Quitting — For Real or No Big Deal?” Join host Michael Thiel as he sits down with Katy Bailey, learning strategist and expert in the modern workforce, to explore the phenomenon of quiet quitting and its impact on the workplace.
During the interview, Katy sheds light on the reasons why employees might resort to quiet quitting and the importance of engagement in preventing this behavior. She shares her insights and experience in addressing this issue and offers practical tips for managers and leaders to keep their employees engaged and motivated. In this informative episode of Performance Matters, tune in as Michael and Katy discuss ways to address quiet quitting in the workplace and offer practical solutions for keeping employees engaged and motivated.
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In this episode of the Performance Matters podcast, host Michael Thiel sits down with Joe LaFleur, business continuity consultant at GP Strategies, to discuss how companies big and small can maintain business continuity after a disaster. From natural disasters to cyber-attacks, Joe shares his expertise on the steps companies can take to prepare for the unexpected and minimize the impact of a crisis on their operations. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on the importance of being prepared and ready for anything!
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Join us for part two of this special two-part episode of the Performance Matters Podcast as we sit down with Eric Myers, Creative Director of GP Strategies. In this conversation, we explore the power of storytelling in learning and development. Eric shares his insights on how to use storytelling effectively to engage and educate your audience. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion on the transformative impact of storytelling in the world of storytelling in the world of L&D.
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“Does a job title in and of itself place you into a mold?” – Eric Myers
Join us for a special two-part episode of the Performance Matters Podcast as we sit down with Eric Myers, Creative Director of GP Strategies. In this conversation, we explore the power of storytelling in learning and development. Eric shares his insights on how to use storytelling effectively to engage and educate your audience. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion on the transformative impact of storytelling in the world of L&D.
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In this very special 100th episode of the Performance Matters podcast, we take a look back at ten of the can’t miss conversations from 2022.
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A conversation with GP Strategies CLO Matt Donovan on building a culture of organizational learning.
“If you’re shifting towards a learner-centric organization, you’re going to need to think differently.”
Matt Donovan
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We’ve all heard the term agile, but what does it really mean? In this episode of the Performance Matters podcast, Michael talks to Ta’Kia Dozier of the Enterprise Technology Adoption team about her work with agile teams and her perspective on what it really means to be ‘agile’.
The agile process is a cycle of constant improvement.
Ta’Kia Dozier
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Over time, diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts (commonly known as DE&I) have become pillars of many companies’ mission statements and...
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“When is the best time to innovate? The answer is right now.” James Carpenter Using the concept of a test-and-learn...
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“Aligning employee skills to job title is something that most organizations never get around to” Akash Savdharia In this episode,...
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“Leaders that really improve are ones that maintain their coachability.” Kevin Wilde In this episode, Kevin Wilde discusses his book...
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In this episode, Ellen Kumar dispels common myths surrounding user adoption of new technologies, specifically ERPs. If the adoption of...
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“We are at a point in time where new teams are forming, and they’re doing work more quickly. And they...
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In this episode, Ashley Johnson joins the show to discuss ways in which organizations can better understand their training needs....
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In this episode, two of GP’s automotive thought leaders, Scott McCormack and Lawrie Martin, down for a discussion on the...
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The technical skills gap has created challenges on a number of fronts, from hiring to onboarding, to developing and retaining...
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In this episode, Scott Barber, Director of Agile Learning at GP Strategies, joins the show to discuss agility as a...
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“Technology has made learning in the flow of work possible like never before.” Ben Keher In this episode of the...
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Virtual reality can be effective with hard skills development, to develop skills in a safe and effective way. However it...
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“Skills are more perishable than ever. The more technical the skill is, the shorter its half-life.” Matthew Daniel In this...
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“A podcast not only allows you to share your organizational message in a very personal way, but it gives your...
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“Leaders must be open to digging deeper, and begin to think about organizational performance as a system of factors that,...
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We’re seeing the mindset shift from a templatized, global “learning first” view, to more emphasis on skill-building. Jai Shah Driven...
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Over the last 40 years, the highest performing stores have not been based on market, and are not dependent on...
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After a disruption of more than two years, many organizations are once-again able to offer in-person training. In this episode,...
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“Changes in the workforce are having an enormous impact not only on how work is being performed, but also how...
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A lot of times, corporations have an internal learning and development program, but the skill sets, the standard operating procedures,...
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Many organizations are facing a critical question: How do we tackle the challenge of bringing vital knowledge from an on-site,...
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The way you feel about work spills over into every area of life. When people are more satisfied and engaged...
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Within five minutes of walking into a dealership, you can get a sense of the culture. Tim Bergstrom Automotive retail...
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We’ve now proven that we can do learning and development differently, but how do we do them both differently and...
The post Episode #74 | Rethinking Learning Design for New Roles, Skills, and Adaptability in a Virtual World appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.
“What is the key to deploying learning to the masses in a hybrid environment without losing effectiveness?” Ben Keher, GP...
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Using a wearable device on the job is becoming more and more expected by the learning audience. Tom Pizer The...
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Change Agility is a foundational characteristic for organizational success. Cheryl Jackson As a result of the massive workforce disruptions caused...
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It’s going to take a lot more work to fill vacancies on your team than to talk to people now....
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The workforce has changed permanently. What critical skills will your current and future workforce need, what challengers are they facing now, and how will the leaders of tomorrow be developed? Join Kerry Hearns-Smith for an enlightening discussion on these topics.
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Sally Vlietstra from General Motors shares why high-impact learning organizations put the focus on the learner and how to help them be better at what they do.
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Most of the car buying journey takes place online now, leaving auto dealerships at the tail end. But dealerships can still add value by rethinking the business and integrating digital tools better.
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As the lines for many employees' professional and personal lives become blurred in a hybrid work environment, it greatly impacts employee engagement for both leaders and individual contributors.
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The challenges of hybrid work can become opportunities when people are at the center of every approach. Patrich Calhoun While...
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Ben Keher joins the podcast to share the importance of understanding the ‘why’ behind your learning programs and how to develop a successful hybrid learning experience.
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Skills gaps often mean hiring more employees, but organizations should consider upskilling and re-skilling the talent they already have, especially as workforces become more hybrid.
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Asking employees to attend two-hour training sessions to learn a new applications is asking a lot. Digital adoption platforms can help enable more effective learning right in the flow of work.
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How can learning and development organizations effectively use data to measure the business impact of their learning solutions? What is the significance of learning measurement in a post-COVID world?
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In celebration of Pride Month, we are sharing the joyous, yet often painful stories of several GP Strategies employees.
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This podcast covers a candid discussion about Asian heroes, stereotypes, and the call for change in breaking the harmful narratives that have affected the AAPI community throughout American history.
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You don't have to know how to post Instagram Stories or any other social media trend in order to be an influencer. If you lead people in any capacity, your role as an influencer is an important one.
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Organizations are often technically focused and budget driven when it comes to technology implementations rather than people focused. What is at stake when people are not the focus?
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The global pandemic has accelerated how we work almost 8-9 years into the future. It may be tempting to think the workforce of the future is far away, but the future workforce is here, now.
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The traditionally risk-averse financial services industry has faced seismic shifts in learning in the last year, forcing people to think differently about L&D and to adapt quickly.
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In this episode, we share how to build a business case to decision makers for investing in technology adoption, helping employees move to a desired state of mind, behavior, and productivity.
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Designing for the modern learner requires a systemic strategy that involves the learner in the process early, and often, and builds an experience that drives engagement.
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In this lively panel discussion we touch on Black representation, Black history, and how organizations can drive diversity and inclusion for Black employees.
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When employers talk about someone not being a "good fit" for a job, could it actually be code for biased hiring? How can organizations create a more equitable hiring environment?
The post Episode #54 | Hiring For Fit appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.
"If you build it, he will come." Your users may come to your new technology platform because they have no choice, but will they know what to do once they're there? You can build the best system out there, but if your users fail to adopt the system, you will not achieve your intended results.
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Workforce transformation is not your run-of-the-mill L&D training solution, but a complete shift in how an organization operates. The key is putting people at the center.
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How will diversity & inclusion, AR/VR technology, and blockchain affect learning and development in the new year? What other learning trends can we look out for in 2021?
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Ellen Lauterbach, Leadership Development Consultant, joins this podcast, to examine that all-too-common scenario, what it can mean at work, and how to develop the skills to better handle situations when we feel the drive to react too quickly.
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The importance of effective change management tactics and communication cannot be overstated. It has always been the life blood for any change, but now with the majority of executives, stakeholders, project teams, and employees working remotely, it is even more important.
Julyan Lee sits down with Cedric Brisseau, Change Management consultant, to discuss how the fundamental pillar of communication has been amped up in the age of COVID and what change practitioners are doing to execute it effectively.
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Change practitioners and clients need to adopt new methods and tactics that successfully help their employees through the change. In this podcast, our guests share insights for practitioners who are kicking off a new project and must understand change impacts in a virtual environment.
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While translating effective change sponsorship behaviors from in-person interaction to virtual interaction might feel difficult, it’s still critically important. Without effective sponsorship change efforts will not materialize. Listen to this episode to explore the critical role sponsors and stakeholders play in successful organizational changes, what practical actions they take, and how they handle resistance in our new normal.
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In this episode, GP Strategies' Chief Learning & Innovation Officer delves into four corporate learning strategies to help organizations look to the future, beyond just immediate reaction, to offer the best learning experiences for their employees.
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Listen to this podcast to get some tangible tools and ideas on how to connect virtual teams to their office counterparts and how to create an inclusive environment for their blended teams, no matter where they are located.
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Your organization needs a new learning solution, and you found the right platform. But are you really ready for go-live? In this podcast, learning technology experts offer crucial insights and reveal that the key to a successful implementation focuses on the journey along the way and not just pushing ahead to the destination.
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When it comes to choosing learning solutions for your organization, how can you decide what is best when there are so many options to choose from? How do you strike a balance between the latest and greatest technologies out on the market with your organization’s specific business and IT requirements? In this episode, learning technology experts shed some insider perspective on what to consider when tackling this process, revealing that constraints can actually be a guiding light in making the right decision.
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In this podcast, our Asset Performance Management strategy experts discuss how a proactive, data-driven technical training approach and consistent performance standards play a critical role in keeping unplanned downtime at bay and decreasing maintenance costs.
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Whether you’re a technophile who seeks out every new gadget out there or a Luddite who fiercely opposes them, the fact that technology is changing the way we live and work is undeniable. This is especially true for L&D careers, Listen to this podcast to hear how technology is changing and paving the way for the L&D field.
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In this podcast, a Senior Instructional Designer from GP Strategies offers some use cases from the business world of how AR technology can be leveraged, how our new COVID reality has pushed the conversation forward, and how creative use of AR technology in business can be a game-changer for the learning experience.
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The decades-old “plan-manage-sustain” change management model just doesn’t cut it anymore in today’s ever-changing environment. In this podcast, our guest urges organizations to be preventative, proactive, and responsive and to embrace a culture of change where the mindsets of agility and growth are the dominant ones. The future of our businesses and industries depend on it.
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Most of us are familiar with chatbots in customer service scenarios, but what about in the context of learning? In this podcast, our guests discuss how the automation, immediacy, and ease of use that chatbots offer make them a high-value, high-return learning tool, extending human interaction beyond the initial “hello”.
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When organizations curate learning experiences they tend to lean towards aggregating content. Listen to this podcast on content curation for learning to help listeners go beyond off the shelf content by providing insights for a more relevant learner experience.
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For many leaders, DE&I in the workplace has been a topic that is addressed as part of their organizational strategy. Unfortunately, these efforts often feel hollow and fail to facilitate change because they are not systemic. Listen to this podcast to hear how leaders can foster a true culture of DE&I.
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During turbulent times many people are worried about the future of their careers. By redirecting the worry to empowerment, organizations and individuals can help create better career development practices. In this podcast on how to future-proof your career, Keith Keating and Mary Ann Masarech talk about taking control of career through self-reflection, seeking opportunities, understanding transferable skills and creating a career community.
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The automotive industry has been severely disrupted by changing shopping patterns in wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic. In this episode, Cathy Palochko, Senior Vice President of Global Automotive Solutions at GP Strategies, to discuss the ways in which dealership owners and operators can embrace digital dealerships to drive industry resurgence.
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In this episode we offer insights to help you lead through ambiguity and thrive during disruption.
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COVID-19 halted the economy as we knew it. In this episode, our guests help us understand the scope and impact of the global shutdown, how the economy will recover and how the situation could start an innovation renaissance in the business community.
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Reverse Mentoring is not about business as usual. It’s a powerful tool for gaining new perspectives within organizations. Breaking down harmful assumptions and unhelpful perspectives, Reverse Mentoring is pivotal in supporting the Diversity and Inclusion agenda, technology advancements, and for creating mutual understanding and shared purpose. Listen to this episode to find out how Reverse Mentoring can benefit your organization.
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In this podcast, GP Strategies' Chief Learning and Innovation Officer shares six virtual learning tips to help you and your organization transition to the learning conditions created by the pandemic.
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Coaching has always been an important tool during uncertainty, giving leaders space to explore really difficult challenges in a confidential and supportive setting. Being able to offer virtual coaching during disruptive times, but with the same quality, can be hugely supportive for leaders tackling some difficult decisions and tough choices.
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As organizations adapt to the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic, an organization’s ability to respond and strategically navigate changes is paramount to success. The head of GP Strategies' Crisis Management Program shares considerations and insights organizations need to take action on immediately in this emergency management podcast episode.
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In this episode, our guest discusses the importance of being tactical with your Change Management approach.
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Listen to this podcast to hear a special report on supply chain disruption that specifically looks at the impacts of COVID-19 on the world economy.
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A leader’s mindset might be one of the greatest predictors of success and one of the most elusive elements to pin down. Leadership happens in the nuanced shifts that occur first in the leader’s mind. But how do we measure something that happens in a leader’s head? Is there a way to identify the skills that indicate a leader has adopted the mindset required to be successful and drive results?
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As the way we work changes and the points of value change for individuals, today’s learners need to take a proactive, modern approach to creating their own learning criteria. This reshaping of the workforce is also generating a range of new jobs. In this episode, we talk about agile learning strategies and how the key to success will be to curate a workforce that is enabled, empowered and equipped to make the transition.
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It’s easy for internal business teams or organizations to get caught up in siloed thinking. In this episode we discuss why success doesn’t just depend on having a great strategy, but on an organization’s ability to navigate this uncertain world and execute that strategy brilliantly.
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In this episode, expert instructional designers from GP Strategies address modern learning myths and discuss actionable tips to help you create the most engaging experience for your learners.
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From the retirement of a skilled population and rise of a new generation, to new advances in technology and automation, technical organizations are seeing significant shifts in the workforce. In order to adapt, technical L&D teams need to blend the typical approach of solving a problem with an added focus on the needs of the learner.
The post Episode #25 | Using Design Thinking to Focus on the Technical Learner appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.
In this time of evolution, transformation, and disruption across all industries, building an organizational culture of change is paramount for thriving and surviving. Learn how change management can become a competitive advantage in this episode.
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When leaders act on leadership mindsets, they create an environment that fuels innovation, encourages people to seek diverse opinions and approaches, and empowers them to make decisions. In this episode, Leah Clark unpacks 4 leadership mindsets (growth, inclusive, agile, and enterprise) that give insight into what is required to bring successful attitudes, and their associated behaviors, to life.
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Organizations need to have a clear quantified definition of what success looks like, yet so many businesses neglect to identify that success in enough detail and define the metrics that measure it. In this episode on how to quantify future success, our guest offers insights to get the future of your organization on the right track.
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Research shows that learners are increasingly unsatisfied with their organization’s traditional learning approach. Yet, many learning organizations still put corporate process in front of engaging learning strategies. As technologies and expectations change, it’s time to put the focus back on the learner in order to meet them where they are.
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Transformation is disruptive but it doesn’t need to derail your strategies. By modeling and fostering a culture where leaning in and embracing transformation is supported and celebrated, you will find that challenges and setbacks are viewed as opportunities to shift, grow and improve. Being prepared, maturing digital readiness, and building the necessary skills for future demands is accomplished with greater ease when disruption and transformation is embraced rather than resisted. In this episode, we discuss embracing change in the workplace. With the right mindsets, strategic clarity, and culture the fear diminishes and is replaced with the excitement of working in new ways to achieve the results needed to be a competitive force.
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It’s no secret that the pace of change is increasing at a rapid rate. This requires companies to continuously evolve. But, so often these strategies are met by resisters to change who can get in the way of success and fail to yield results. Erica Tetuan, Change Management Practice Lead, sat down with us to share why leaders and individuals need to be partners in change and strategies to improve the results of your change initiatives. Get tips for handling change management in this podcast episode of Performance Matters.
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The pace of change is more rapid than ever and with five generations in today’s workforce, L&D is seeing a shift in focus from technical skills to foundational skills. We met with industry thought leader Dennis Bonilla to talk about workforce transformation, specifically the importance of developing a culture that addresses the talent gap through reskilling and fostering a growth mindset.
The post Episode #18 | Improving Performance Through Workforce Transformation appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.
Learner feedback was positive. Survey results were good. However, General Motors turned to design thinking to discover how they could be even better. We sat down with Sally Vlietstra from General Motors to go over this case study in design thinking.
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By reaching across technology and creating a community of collaborative learners, L&D can maintain the human element that is at the center of all strong leadership development journeys. Listen to learn more from Leah Clark, Director of Strategy & Development, on maintaining human connection in a digital world.
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L&D has the opportunity to entice and inspire learners with engaging experiences that solve business challenges, meet the goals of the organization and support ownership of the learner journey. Listen to this 30 minute interview with Tiffany Vojnovski, Performance Consultant for GP Strategies, for insights to develop more engaging learner experiences.
The post Episode #15 | Developing Engaging Learner Experiences appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.
Our topic in this episode is Operational Excellence, specifically, going beyond a project to integrate this into the strategic direction of the business. Craig Dalziel joined us to share how technical organizations are realizing success while balancing the complexities of achieving safe, reliable and efficient operations.
The post Episode #14 | Integrating Operational Excellence into Your Business Strategy appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.
Is your technology initiative going as smoothly as it could be? If your users are asking for more help adopting their new technology or processes, you’re not alone. In this podcast, Kimberly Kemp, Director of Enterprise Technology Adoption, joins us for a discussion on the latest trends in digital performance support to help get your users on the fast track to success – without breaking the budget.
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Are robots going to take over the world? Probably not. But disruption and automation are a concern for the future workforce and as L&D leaders, we need to adapt to these changes. In this episode we discuss AI and the future of work.
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Learners are looking for experiences similar to what they encounter every day online and on their phones. As an instructional or learner experience designer, how do you stay ahead of the curve? In this modern learners podcast, we talk with Bianca Baumann, Director of Learning Experience, who shares insights to help you prepare for changes in the digital landscape.
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Innovation is a catalyst for future business success, but success of the innovation comes back to creating a meaningful connection to purpose, enabling a culture of growth, and thinking at the most strategic level. In this innovation podcast episode, we dive into these considerations.
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Most strategies fail to meet their intended results. Learn the keys to successful strategy execution in this episode. We talk about achieving strategic success and the importance of alignment, execution, leadership and organizational culture.
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Using an award winning strategy, our guest, and GP Strategies Advisory Board Member, John Duncan led a major enterprise technology and change initiative for Royal Mail. In this episode, John shares his insights and lessons learned.
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Immersive learning is shaping Learning & Development and this landscape is changing rapidly. In this episode we talk about the challenges this pace of innovation poses for learning practitioners and tips to deliver engaging learner experiences.
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As learners become more digitally connected, organizations need to support training programs that meet learners where they are, during moments...
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Culture transformation is not a one-size-fits-all approach- it starts with purpose and varies from organization to organization. In this podcast interview, our guest shares his expertise on culture shifts to help you plan for and respond to transformation to achieve desired outcomes in a world of accelerating change and uncertainty.
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A content strategy is critical because it creates a defined plan and gives focus to support the best learner experience. GP Strategies’ Executive Vice President Don Duquette shares insights on when to borrow, buy, build or bend in this podcast on content strategy.
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You’ve probably heard about Design Thinking, whether you’ve read an article, watched a video, or even took an online course....
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It’s important that we understand how and if our learning and development initiatives are making a difference. Bonnie Beresford shares...
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In this episode of Performance Matters podcast, we sat down with Lisa Doyle, Principal at Winning Results, LLC and member of the GP Strategies Advisory Board, to talk about servant leadership and building trust within an organization or teams through purpose, vulnerability and an investment in people. Listen to Leading with Purpose: Shifting to a Servant Leadership Culture below.
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