The Talent Equation Podcast with Nolan Hout

Matt Mason , SVP-Learning Enablement and Technology Director at Truist, Jeffrey Bassett , Learning Systems Execution Manager at Truist and Nolan Hout , SVP, Infopro Learning, discuss the distinction between capabilities, competencies, and skills, exploring the responsibilities associated with each. The conversation also provides valuable insights into talent development and management dynamics wit...

Jinny Kcehowski, Global Commercial Training Director - Professional Hygiene at Essity and Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Infopro Learning, discuss the vital link between learning and business strategies. They emphasize the need for L&D teams to align with business goals, prioritize initiatives, and equip customer-facing employees for success. The conversation underscores the importance o...

Fraser Bowie , the founder of The Bowie Group LLC and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Infopro Learning, discuss the transformative impact of AR/VR in corporate training, with examples of diverse applications. Fraser emphasizes how these technologies allow users to step into different perspectives, making them as powerful as books or the Internet. He also addresses cost considerations and pot...

In this episode, Adriano Lanzilotto , Vice President of Client Learning and Development at FM Global, engages in an insightful conversation about educating customers with Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President at Infopro Learning. He shares his journey, initially entering the insurance world as a chemical engineer, transitioning to a consultant engineer, and eventually delving into insurance policies...

Sales training forms the core of this podcast episode, where David O'Neal , Director of Sales Training at Integra Life Sciences, engages in a captivating discussion with Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Infopro Learning. The conversation delves into the fascinating journey of David's career, from his early aspirations in public education as a teacher and coach to today being a Director of Sal...

In this insightful podcast, Lisa Carter , the founder of Recruiter Ready Career Services, engages in a meaningful conversation with Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Infopro Learning. They delve into the current challenges of the tight labor market, especially for job seekers looking to make career transitions. Lisa, an experienced career transition coach, shares valuable advice for individual...

Onboarding, a perennial topic of discussion, constantly evolves. Mindsets regarding it have changed significantly, with increasing emphasis on automated onboarding programs. Determining the key focus areas for onboarding new employees remains a continuous endeavor, striving to integrate newcomers into the company and their roles seamlessly. In this episode, Kila Haynes Martinez , Owner/President o...

In this learning and development podcast episode, Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President at Infopro Learning, conducts a captivating interview with Matt Mason , Senior Vice President of Learning Enablement and Technology Director at Truist. The focal point of their discussion revolves around a pivotal aspect that significantly impacts organizations: the missing part of learning and development. Matt c...

Listen to the insightful discussion featuring Dr. Jessica Salyers , Chief Learning Officer (CLO) at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President at Infopro Learning. In this episode, Dr. Salyers shares her experience in successfully launching the Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD) program and her transi...

This Talent Equation Podcast (Formerly known as the Learning and Development podcast) episode features a discussion on knowledge transfer via learning programs between Susan Armstrong , the Chief Learning Officer (CLO) at Big Bold Goals and the host, Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President at Infopro Learning. They discuss various aspects, such as the length of training programs, the comparison between...

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) based podcast features an insightful conversation between Jonathan H. Westover , Chair-Organizational Leadership Development at Utah Valley University and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President, Infopro Learning, exploring how these concepts relate to employee engagement and return on investment. Westover highlighted the distinctions between unive...

Facilitators must create engaging and dynamic learning experiences in virtual and hybrid learning environments. They can use interactive tools and platforms, foster collaboration, and design tailored content. Barb Potter , Owner and Chief Learning Officer of Virtual Training Pros, shares tips on engaging virtual and hybrid learners through skilled facilitation in a conversation with Nolan Hout , V...

In this podcast episode, Karessa Torgerson , Vice President of Learning & Development at Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. (IEA), talks with Nolan Hout , Vice President of Marketing at Infopro Learning, about the constant and unprecedented evolution of the world around us, also termed as ‘discontinuous change.’ They explored how the learning and development community can keep pace w...

Creating effective training programs for external audiences is crucial for businesses to ensure stakeholders have the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed. Dr. Marlene Holmes, PH.D.C, MSW | CEO & Founder, The BFCA Experience and Nolan Hout, VP of Marketing at Infopro Learning, discussed the importance of tailoring engaging training programs that prioritize effective communication, consist...

Pharma is shifting towards virtual sales teams, necessitating a focus on L&D. Virtual training, instructional design, and facilitation are emphasized for effective remote audience engagement. Building sales reps' skill sets and tracking progress via virtual polling and metrics are critical. Jim Kaveney, Vice President of Learning & Performance Strategy at EVERSANA, in conversation with Nol...

Brandi Yates, the Associate VP at Ultimate Medical Academy, and Nolan Hout, the VP at Infopro Learning, discussed implementing VR in hiring and recruitment. Together, they spoke about the challenge of addressing biases in the workplace, such as those related to employment gaps, and how VR can address these issues. Yates emphasized the importance of carefully considering the role of VR in recruitme...

In this episode, we delve into the intersection of corporate learning and resilience with Lisa C. Willis, an Analyst at Nike. Nolan Hout, VP of Marketing at Infopro Learning, guides us through the conversation as we learn about Lisa's journey and how she has developed her resilience in sports and the workplace. She talks about how playing basketball has brought her success and how it has taught he...

Dr. Ruth Gotian, CLO at Weill Cornell Medicine, shared valuable insights on building a successful mindset in the latest podcast with Nolan Hout, VP of Marketing at Infopro Learning. She emphasized the importance of networking as a crucial skill and the significance of deep focus hours, the Pomodoro technique, and the four mindsets of high performers. By building a team of mentors around themselves...

Creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture is crucial for employee and organizational success. Improving morale, productivity, creativity, and job satisfaction can be achieved through respect, communication, and collaboration. Jose Cruz, the Senior VP of Learning Development and Diversity at Forrest Solutions, shares his expertise on the topic and emphasizes the role of open communication...

Change management is the process of minimizing disruptions and negative impacts while maximizing the benefits of changes that are being made. It requires strong leadership, clear communication, and a well-defined plan to ensure that changes are implemented successfully. Studies have shown that companies that excel at change management have a higher productivity rate and are more likely to be succe...

Employee coaching is an effective way to help employees reach their goals, encourage development, and work towards improved job performance. It helps to set goals, encourages positive thinking, provides support and accountability, and builds confidence. Melissa Hurley , VP of Learning and People Development at Bill Gosling, recently spoke with Nolan Hout , VP of Marketing at Infopro Learning, abou...

Mentoring programs can benefit the organization, mentors, and mentees. These programs can aid organizations in engaging, supporting, and retaining the best talents. A well-organized mentoring session can serve as a great platform to cater to today's workforce's learning and development needs. Listen to Mandy Smith , Senior Vice President of Training and Employee Development at SWBC , in conversati...

The year 2020 had been one with extraordinary challenges as well as a great amount of learning. In the face of these unprecedented challenges, there has been a dramatic shift of the business ecosystem – especially in Learning and Development. As we look forward, L&D leaders must embrace a broader role within the organization and formulate an ambitious vision for the function. And an essential...

The coming year is set to be a year of Transformation. While the last year was filled with unprecedented challenges that almost forced us to adapt, this year will see most organizations put their lessons learnt into action. With the spotlight on organizational transformation, we must address some questions. What are the forces driving change in modern organizations today? How should organizations...

Are high-performing leaders typically driven and demanding, or are they more commonly collaboration-oriented servant leaders? Are high-performing leaders primarily focused on financials and metrics, or on people and culture? Do they make decisions based on data analysis or gut instinct? The answer isn’t “a balanced” approach” or even “it depends on the situation.” A high-performance leader is some...