Learning at Large

There's never been a better moment to address L&D's persistent elephant in the room. Advances in technology mean measurement and evaluation is now more accessible than ever. That's why Alaina Szlachta, doctor in education and human behavior, thinks it's time we woke up to all the data around us. In this episode, hear why she says this starts with asking the right questions. Explore how you can mak...

Producing effective learning at scale isn't straightforward. Add a decentralized learning model to the mix and things can get even more complicated. We found out how Geraldine Murphy, global digital learning leader, approaches this challenge at one of the world's largest drinks brands. In this episode, hear how she's driving standards against a backdrop of constant demand from a range of operating...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) is something no learning leader can ignore. If you're going to change behavior in your organization, you can't just reach for an off-the-shelf compliance module. That's why Shola Aminu, Global Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Ogilvy, is  putting DE&I front of mind in his organization. In this episode of the Learning at Large Podcast find out how his...

Continuous learning is essential for individuals and organizations to adapt, grow, and thrive. Hear how France Bobet, Global Learning Experience Leader at Finnish tech company Wolt, empowers in-house experts to create impactful learning. France shares insights into their journey towards decentralized learning and a collaborative model, whilst maintaining quality control and scaling the model. Ep....

Despite the rapid digital transformation of recent years, learning and development approaches have barely shifted. Hear why Katja Schipperheijn, learning strategist, consultant, author and keynote speaker, thinks we need a new future focused L&D model . Discover how innovative tech-driven strategies are critical for empowering continuous people-centered learning. Find out why values need to be at...

We've all heard about the game changing powers of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). But what does it look like in practice? Angie Elliott, Manager of Sales Enablement and Talent Development at Hormel Foods, shares how she's using generative AI models to bring back something that we all want and miss: time. Discover how AI is freeing up L&D to focus on what's important. Dive into her practic...

Every organization is unique and will have its own challenges. So how do you take your Learning & Development (L&D) experience and apply it in a completely different sector ? Hear how Marina Mologni, Global People Development Manager at Edwards Vacuum, did just this when she made the move from finance to engineering. Find out how she got to grips with a new business landscape. Discover how speakin...

While investment in L&D has steadily risen over the years, business productivity has been flatlining. Hear why Simon Gibson, Group Head of Learning & Development at Marks and Spencer, thinks L&D isn't having the right impact. Find out how understanding your business and getting future-focused will help you correct this situation and show your value. Ep. 52 Brought to you by  Elucidat . 

Performance management is critical in every organization – whether it's a global brand leader or large academic institute. Hear Liz Lacovara, Director Learning, Change and Organizational Development at John Hopkins University, reflect on her shift from corporate to not-for-profit. Find out how the same barriers to managing performance are faced everywhere. Discover how taking a different approach...

Faced with shifting responsibilities and rapid technological advances, L&D need to develop new capabilities at pace. For Lloyd Dean, Management Consultant at PA Consulting, this means more than just making a change.  It means leading the way . Hear why he believes it all starts with purpose, not just with tech. Find out how open, honest and transparent measurement will help everyone succeed. Ep. 5...

For too long compliance training has been stuck in a rut. So focused on teaching the law, its purpose got lost. Kirsten Liston, founder of Rethink Compliance, says it's time to shake things up . Hear how she wants to move beyond the rules to put humans back at the center of compliance. Discover how values and culture fit into this picture. Find out why data collection is key to driving impact. Ep....

L&D is too often based on fads. The latest trends are quickly adopted without evaluation. The results are hit or miss. If you're going to make a real impact, Mirjam Neelen, Head of Global Learning Design & Learning Sciences at Novartis, believes you need to start with the evidence. In this episode, hear how she takes an evidence-informed approach to learning design and discover how you can look be...

L&D is too often based on fads. The latest trends are quickly adopted without evaluation. The results are hit or miss. If you're going to make a real impact, Mirjam Neelen, Head of Global Learning Design & Learning Sciences at Novartis, believes you need to start with the evidence. In this episode, hear how she takes an evidence-informed approach to learning design and discover how you can look be...

It's an open secret that businesses throw huge sums of money at training that is often grossly ineffective. If we're going to stop this collective madness, Nick Shackleton-Jones, CEO and Founder of Shackleton Consulting, believes we need to change the way we think about learning. In this episode, find out why you need to start questioning the conventions, explore how to get your stakeholders on bo...

Faced with growing skill gaps, businesses are rethinking how their work is organized. The shift to skills-based organizations is gaining traction. But what does this mean for L&D? Lori Niles-Hofmann, Senior Learning EdTech Transformation Strategist at NilesNolen, sees it as your time to shine. Find out why she recommends not reaching for the latest piece of tech, and instead focusing on what L&D d...

Successful onboarding can significantly improve employee engagement and retention rates. But with more than half of organizations losing new hires in the first six months, this isn't happening. Hear how Melanie Lepine, Global Onboarding Lead at CBRE, is changing things with an effective onboarding process that works at scale. Find out how collaboration is critical to creating a sense of belonging...

" The mind that opens to a new idea never returns to its original size ," said Albert Einstein. Hear how Lila Warren, Global Head of Retail Academy at a leading retail brand, is putting this idea at the heart of her learner-led approach . Find out why she's harnessing curiosity and empowering her people to find the answers themselves, and discover how to shift from serving things up on a plate to...

Faced with increasing training demand and more strategic responsibilities than ever before, L&D is feeling the pressure. Hear how Heather Gilmartin Adams, Senior Analyst at RedThread Research, is helping L&D teams understand that they don't have to tackle the learning content dilemma alone. Find out why this requires a big mindset shift and a new model, and discover how taking a focused approach a...

L&D are under increased pressure to deliver more with less. Hear how David Hepworth, Learning & Talent – Design and Technology Lead at Aviva, is meeting this challenge with democratized learning creation . Discover how to get alignment across your organization on this learning strategy, and find out why being future-focused and respecting people's time is key to your success. Ep. 42 Brought to you...

The skills and knowledge businesses need to succeed are constantly evolving. If you're going to keep up, learning and development needs to be an ongoing process. But what does this involve? In this episode, h ear how Jason Flynn, Global Head of Learning at GfK, has developed continuous learning strategies that work at scale. Explore how building flexible learning habits enables employees and organ...

The skills and knowledge businesses need to succeed are constantly evolving. If you're going to keep up, learning and development needs to be an ongoing process. But what does this involve? In this episode, h ear how Jason Flynn, Global Head of Learning at GfK, has developed continuous learning strategies that work at scale. Explore how building flexible learning habits enables employees and organ...

Companies with compliant and ethical cultures are more successful. Yet compliance training is often seen as a burden. Something that people have to do, rather than need or want to do. Jason Baker, Founder of Snowfish Learning, wants to change this attitude. Hear how he's refocusing compliance training on behavior. Find out how to target your business' risks with integrated compliance training. Ep....

Learning doesn't exist in a bubble. From daily tasks to urgent deadlines, lots of things are competing for employees' time. So, how can you get their attention and create real business impact? Hear how Zsolt Olah, Senior Learning Technologist at Amazon, is rethinking end user engagement. Explore how to dig deeper so engagement translates into real world impact.  Ep. 39 Brought to you by Elucidat ....

L&D is all about creating change. But how do you know if you've successfully achieved this? Hear why Kevin M Yates, L&D Detective, believes everyone can uncover the learning measurements that count . Find out when to measure and what to look for, and discover why refocusing the business on purpose is essential to creating impact. Ep. 38 Brought to you by Elucidat . 

Digital learning has been key to helping employees and businesses adapt over the last few years. Due to their critical input, L&D teams find themselves in an exciting position. Hear how Stella Lee, founder of Paradox Learning, wants everyone to grasp the opportunity of greater influence to lead with purpose , and explore how to be a learner advocate with thoughtful L&D thinking. Ep. 37 Brought to...