The Mindtools L&D Podcast

Machine learning means that computers can teach themselves without the help of a human programmer, offering tremendous opportunities for justice, medicine and - more everyday - Netflix recommendations. In Learning and Development, it's often cited as the hot new tech. But is our industry ready to embrace such technology? Do we need it? And are we truly making the most of the existing technology we...

Last week on the podcast we gave our thoughts on the Learning Technologies conference. Today, we ask whether we should resist the urge to jump on the latest tech and focus on learners instead. Author and consultant Patti Shank joins Ross G and Owen to discuss. If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you can tweet us  @RossGarnerGP , @OwenFerguson , and @PattiShank . You can also find us ...

Learning Technologies is Europe's leading conference for those of us working in learning and development, so this week on the GoodPractice Podcast we're sharing our thoughts on the 2018 event. Ross G, Owen and James discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI), chat bots, Virtual Reality (VR), evaluation and microlearning. We also share our main takeaways in 'What I Learned at Learning Technologies This W...

As online learning designers we're often tempted to experiment with new functionality, but sometimes our enthusiasm for innovative approaches can create a barrier for users. On this week's episode of the GoodPractice Podcast, eLearning Developer Michael Osborne and Learning and Development Advisor Mike Shaw join Ross G and Gemma to discuss their tips for creating accessible learning. If you'd like...

In the early stages of our careers we learn how to do our jobs, manage office politics and earn promotion. But those habits and behaviours that initially help us advance can become a burden. We end up in meetings because it used to be important to show face, and not because they're an effective use of our time. In this week's GoodPractice Podcast, Ross G and Owen speak to Dom Price, Futurist at so...

When we're asked to create a learning solution, how often do we think about the context within which that solution will sit? Design thinking prompts us to take a wider view, collaborating with learners and stakeholders to co-create a course or resource. On this week's podcast, Connie Malamed from  The eLearning Coach  podcast joins Ross G and Owen to share her insight into design thinking. If you'...

What is self-care, and why is it important? Can organisations play a role in self-care for their employees? And should they? On this week's show, Justin and Owen are joined by Sukh Pabial to discuss how we can all look after ourselves a bit better.  If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you'll find us all on Twitter: @writerjustin @owenferguson and @sukhpabial. For more from GoodPracti...

Over the past year, we've had regular feedback on our feature 'What I Learned This Week'. For us, as learning professionals, it's a challenge to keep on learning; to practice what we preach. So for this special Christmas episode, we've expanded this feature to 'What I Learned This Year'. If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you can tweet  @GoodPractice  and  @GoodpracticeAus .  We'd l...

As an industry, we like to think we're getting better and better at delivering effective learning solutions at the point of need. But how often do these interventions actually translate into behavioural change in the workplace? On this week's show, Ross D and Owen are joined by Lever Learning's Emma Weber to discuss the topic of learning transfer in L&D.  If you'd like to share your thoughts on th...

We often talk about workplace culture on the GoodPractice Podcast but, this week, that word is banned as author Jon Ingham joins us to discuss his new book: The Social Organization. Jon argues that 'culture' is too vague, and what we actually need to focus on is the cultivation of relationships. If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you can find Ross on Twitter @RossGarnerGP , Owen  @O...

There's little argument that collaboration at work improves results. But how do you create a collaborative atmosphere, what are the barriers, and what are the essential ingredients to make it work? This week, Adele Weaver joins Justin and Owen to discuss the secrets of great collaboration. If you want to share your thoughts on the show, collaborate with us on Twitter at @adeleweaver1 , @owenfergus...

Everyone hates e-learning, mobile learning is the future, and no workplace learning technology can possibly compete with YouTube, right? In this special episode of the GoodPractice Podcast, recorded in front of a LIVE London audience, Owen Ferguson and Ross Garner reveal the results of our latest research: Learning Technology - What do managers really think? We debunk some common L&D narratives an...

There's a lot of buzz surrounding the use of virtual reality in learning and development. But how effectively is it being deployed, and how will this change in the years ahead?  On this week's episode, Ross D is joined by Rachel Burnham and Mark Baxter to discuss all things VR.  If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you can find us on Twitter @ross__dickie , @BurnhamLandD , and @digita...

In this episode, Ross D is joined by Wes Atkinson of Appitierre, Tom Hickmore of Nice Media, and GoodPractice's very own James McLuckie to discuss the use of video in learning and development.   If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you can find us on Twitter @ross__dickie , @wesatkinsonuk , @TomHickmore , and @JamesMcLuckie You can also tweet  @GoodPractice  or  @GoodpracticeAus . For...

John Stepper's Working Out Loud is a collaborative approach to building new skills and relationships through a series of weekly meetings and activities. Over the summer, the GoodPractice Podcast's Ross Garner took part in a Working Out Loud circle with Mike Collins, Ady Howes, Chris Coladonato, Hannah Wysome and Sam Burrough. In this episode, most of that Working Out Loud circle have come together...

As learning and development professionals, should we focus on learning outcomes or business outcomes? In this week's podcast, GoodPractice Business Development Director Chris Keenan argues that some parts of L&D lack basic business skills. He joins Ross G and Owen to share his experiences and chat about what we could do differently. If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you can find Ch...

Every digital interaction creates a breadcrumb trail of data, but how far has learning and development mined this data for value? On this week's GoodPractice Podcast, learning analytics specialist Trish Uhl joins Ross G and Owen to share how modern organisations can use data to drive performance. We ask how complicated this needs to be, and reflect on whether many L&D practitioners are already usi...

In a world of fake news, thought leaders and instant answers, how often do we pause to think critically about facts and ideas? On this week's GoodPractice Podcast, Ross G and Owen are joined by Simon Heath to discuss some of the actions we can take to become more discerning when faced with new information. If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you can tweet us  @RossGarnerGP , @OwenFer...

How are learning technologies being used in Australia, and what are the challenges facing L&D practitioners?  On this week's podcast, Ross D is joined by Stef Scott and Giorgio Migliaccio to discuss GoodPractice's latest piece of research: Australia's Learning Technology Landscape.  If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you can tweet us @ross__dickie , @Stefania_Scott or @CoachGiorgio...

Can we use neuroscience to improve learning solutions? And how much neuroscience do we need to understand, in order to usefully apply its lessons? Stella Collins joins Justin and James to discuss all this and more on this week's show. If you want to join in the conversation, you'll find us all on Twitter: @stellacollins , @jamesmcluckie and @writerjustin . You can also tweet  @GoodPractice  or  @G...

Do we really need to produce new content in L&D, or should we just teach people how to learn for themselves? How would we then measure success, or demonstrate our output to the board? Ben Betts of HT2 Labs joins Justin and Owen to discuss the role of curation in L&D on this week's show. If you want to join in the conversation, you'll find us all on Twitter: @owenferguson , @bbetts and @writerjusti...

What are the challenges facing L&D today, and how will these challenges evolve in the years ahead? On this week's show, Manchester Airport Group's Jill Julian joins Ross D and Ian to discuss the future of the profession. If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you can find Jill on Twitter @JillyTats , Ross @ross__dickie and Ian @Ianwheelans. You can also tweet  @GoodPractice  or  @Goodpr...

Are games in elearning a powerful tool for engaging learners or a gimmick that turns them off? Maybe they're a bit of both? This week on the GoodPractice Podcast, Emma Barrow from Yorkshire Building Society joins James, Ross G and Eoghan from the GoodPractice team to discuss elearning games. If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you can find Emma on Twitter @SavageNoodles , Ross @RossG...

Are we really undergoing a revolution in the workplace? Is work changing at all? And if it is, what do we need to do to adapt? This week on the GoodPractice Podcast, CIPD's David D'Souza joins Owen and Ross G to discuss the future of work. If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you can find David on Twitter @dds180 , Ross @RossGarnerGP  and Owen  @OwenFerguson . You can also tweet  @Goo...

We speak about performance support almost every week on this show but, for some reason, we've never actually done a deep dive. So this week on the GoodPractice Podcast, Axonify's principal learning strategist JD Dillon joins Ross G and Owen to share his experiences. If you'd like to share your thoughts on the show, you can find JD on Twitter @JD_Dillon , Ross  @RossGarnerGP  and Owen  @OwenFerguso...