Learning From The Edges

Send a text This week we bring you another live episode, recorded with the most marvellous L&D Shakers in London. We were blessed to be welcomed back to where we started, The Dorchester Collection Academy, where we gathered to discuss friction in work and learning for this last episode of the series.  We shared our three key questions with our audience, discussing the shared friction we face....

Send a text This week we dive into the world of neurodiversity with our guest Mike Bedford. Did you know that 1 in 5 people have some form of neurodiversity? When we think about neurodiversity in the workplace, are we doing enough to ensure people are included? Mike suggests there is no one size fits all and focusing on building strong relationships that build trust is important. Ask the tough que...

Send a text Be bold! In this week's conversation with guest Toby Harris from Filtered, we are encouraged to consider the big picture and take a leap, be that in experimenting with AI or considering people and culture. Skills are only possibilities, suggests Toby. Intriguing.   As someone who has been working with artificial intelligence since before it was the buzzword of today, Toby brings a...

Send a text When looking for solutions to friction, are we just overlooking the obvious? If we design work around the humans, if we communicate better and if we show more empathy, surely we can remove some of the unwanted friction we face? Humans are vital for the running and development of our workplaces, and creating friction free workplaces from a place of love, even in disagreement is our gues...

Send a text When designing your workplace, are you thinking about the friction? Maybe you are tempted to remove as much of it as possible? Or could it be that you actually look to keep points of conflict to help you strive for success?  Intentional design is a difficult question to answer, which is why I was so pleased to have the co-authors of Employee Experience By Design join me to discuss how...

Send a text We all want to be more Happy at work; how can we achieve this with the different friction that keeps occurring? This week's guest has the answer as he talks through his own personal move to managers as coaches in a flattened hierarchy. Join us as we discover the secrets shared by perhaps the happiest CEO of all, Henry Stewart of Happy.  You can continue the conversation by contact...

Send a text This week we take you back to the classroom as we discuss and explore the frictions within the UK education sector. In this wide-ranging conversation with a teacher, Jamie Slater, and a home-schooling parent, Amy Brann, we explore the real races in education. Jamie is a fantastic educator (but I am biased, as Jamie is also my husband), who shares his insights from working in education...

Send a text This week we dive into the subject of sustainability in L&D, why it matters to absolutely everyone, and how L&Ders can impact the bigger needs of the business. Sustainability is not a simple decision to put on another round of face to face workshops or choose to move online. There is a lot more nuance to the situation which our guests Tess & Rob walk us through. Founders of...

Send a text This week Michelle speaks with Doug Shaw, who shares his views and experiences from the various roles he has and continues to play from outside of organisations looking in. By giving voice to those who need to be heard, Doug talks about whether you are a consultant or an internal voice, it’s important to value the vital skill of listening, not just to pause and reply. Doug encourages u...

Send a text Welcome back to the first Learning From the Edges podcast episode of 2024! We hope you've had a good start to the year and wonder if you have made learning your priority? We can all learn something new, from the experienced expert to the new, fresh perspective thinker. Let's start with considering a couple of questions that come from within this episode. How do we build relat...

Send a text Thank you for listening to the Learning From The Edges Podcast during 2023. As with everything it's important to pause and take a moment to reflect. No better time of year to do that than the Christmas break.  This week Michelle takes a moment to thank you for listening. She starts to look at some of the themes which are emerging from this podcast. Plus she encourages you to do yo...

Send a text In this enlightening episode of the Learning from the Edges Podcast, our host Michelle engages in a thought-provoking conversation with seasoned experts Sharon Green and Tom Robinson. Together, they delve into the intricate world of interim team members, unravelling the unique dynamics that define their employment and exploring how these individuals can be invaluable assets to organisa...

Send a text Welcome to this episode that is charged ready to challenge traditional notions of leadership and learning. Join Michelle and Julian Stodd, as they delve into the importance of cultivating trust, compassion, and understanding within leadership, exploring how these qualities can transform the development of individuals within a business. In a world that is constantly evolving, where unce...

Send a text Welcome to episode 17 of Learning from The Edges. You join us this week as we explore the concept of learning from outside of work. Inviting us to look wider, our guests unravel the impact of untapped potential in our learning from our adjacent communities within the professional sphere. Discover how individuals can break free from the constraints of job descriptions and harness the we...

Send a text Join us this week as we explore the thought-provoking episode discussing the transformative power of transparency and how building open and collaborative structures within the workplace can help us reach 'Transparent Horizons'. Surely by fostering a culture of openness and honesty can revolutionise the way we work and collaborate? As well as the theory, we were interested in...

Send a text Welcome to this first bonus episode of Learning From The Edges podcast. We are switching the format to hear from podcast host Michelle Parry-Slater as she's interviewed by Robbert Flyppo ahead of her Keynote on Learning Culture at Stimulearning's L&D Talks. In this interview, for the Belgian Learning and Development Training Newspaper, we explore our perspectives on learn...

Send a text Welcome to this second bonus episode of the Learning From The Edges podcast, where we're switching the format to hear from regular host Michelle as she is interviewed for an article in the Belgian Learning and Development Training Newspaper. In this interview by Robbert Flyppo, we continue from bonus episode 1 to explore our perspectives on learning culture, uncovering practical s...

Send a text Join us in a thought-provoking conversation as we unravel the potential and pitfalls of personality profiling tools in Learning and Development. While these tools offer valuable insights, we'll explore why relying on them alone can be limiting. Is it a case of 'don't box me in' or do they set people free to be themselves?  This week we challenge our thinking towards...

Send a text Work is a big part of our everyday lives but we all have to live with the  impact of how we feel and respond in our day to day roles. In this podcast we think about how people are beyond the desk they sit at.  People often face increasing challenges which can affect their mental health. Businesses are looking for better ways to support staff with the balancing act of life and work. How...

Send a text In the dynamic landscape of modern education and training, Learning and Development practitioners face a variety of challenge and friction. Join us on this week's Learning From the Edges podcast as we speak with Gary Cookson and Jo Cook about delivering learning experiences. We discuss it's not all about the delivery, but how we are able to cater for our learners, giving them...

Send a text Welcome and how are you? Of course, these are only the podcast show notes, but it felt right to greet you like this considering the topic of today's show. I invite you to take a moment and reflect on how often are you genuinely invited to share how you are, without judgment or interruption. This week we discuss the power of how we can optimise our thinking at work, especially when...

Send a text Friction is often thought of negatively, however, let's ponder how friction may indeed be an essential element we all need in order to perform at our peak.  In this podcast we discuss our feelings, emotions and how we physically respond to different situations.  Whether aware of it, or not, our brain is constantly stimulated and reacting to the environment we are in; be it a busy...

Send a text Do we need to look beyond Learning and Development being a training and compliance function of a business?  This week join Donna and Michelle diving into a feast of conversation to fire your brain.  With ideas such as the need for creating working cultures that think about the friction we have, as a catalyst for crafting better relationships which in turn impact performance, productivi...

Send a text This week sees us delving into the way we use technology, exploring how we can move away from the idea of a few power users to a wider distribution of tech skills throughout the workforce. As we have access to a wonderful array of tech in our personal lives, we should be thinking about how we can transfer our delivery, so that we can deploy relevant and personalised learning to empower...

Send a text In this latest edition of the Learning From the Edges podcast, we delve into the intriguing relationship between HR, Learning and Development and Recruitment, uncovering the complex dance involved in finding and securing top talent for businesses. Join Michelle and her two guest experts Katrina Collier and Leon Morley as we explore the various challenges, roadblocks, and sources of fri...