Performance Matters Podcast

In this episode we sat down with Cara Halter and Bethany Vogel, expert instructional designers at GP Strategies, to address modern learning myths and discuss actionable tips to help you create the most engaging experience for your learners.

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…Read more ›

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.  

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. Leah Clark joins this podcast to unpack 4 leadership mindsets (growth, inclusive, agile,…Read more ›

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…Read more ›

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…Read more ›

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,…Read more ›

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…Read more ›

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…Read more ›

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…Read more ›

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,…Read more ›

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...

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...

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…Read more ›

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’ll discuss AI and the…Read more ›

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…Read more ›

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…Read more ›

Most strategies fail to meet their intended results. Learn the keys to successful strategy execution in episode 9 of Performance Matters. In this podcast we met with Mike Bray, Principal Consultant for GP Strategies, to talk about achieving strategic success…Read more ›

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. During our conversation John leverages his insights and lessons learned to share about the…Read more ›

Immersive learning is shaping Learning & Development and this landscape is changing rapidly. We sat down with Ann Rollins, Director of Instructional Design, to talk about the challenges this pace of innovation poses for learning practitioners and tips to deliver…Read more ›

As learners become more digitally connected, organizations need to support training programs that meet learners where they are, during moments of need. In this podcast interview on corporate digital learning, Matt Donovan, Vice President of Digital Learning Strategies and Solutions, shares insights to help organizations, learners and practitioners shift to a more learner-centric strategy. The post...

Culture transformation is not a one-size-fits-all approach- it starts with purpose and varies from organization to organization. In this podcast interview, Chris Smith shares his expertise on culture shifts to help you plan for and respond to transformation to achieve…Read more ›

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…Read more ›

You’ve probably heard about Design Thinking, whether you’ve read an article, watched a video, or even took an online course. But then what? How do you apply the principles and make an impact? How are companies actually applying Design Thinking and what business results come from it? Listen to this podcast episode with Keith Keating and Britney Cole to learn why Design Thinking is more than a buzzw...

It’s important that we understand how and if our learning and development initiatives are making a difference. Bonnie Beresford shares where organizations are going wrong with their measurement strategy and how to re-frame what success looks like. The post Episode #2 | Measuring the Impact of Learning: Tying Results to Business Goals appeared first on GP Strategies .