The Learning Geeks Podcast S7 E4: Creating a Learning Community (with Ben Chambers)
Dec 4, 2024
Ben Chambers, Head of Learning Performance and Talent and founder of the Talent and Leadership Club, shares his expertise in building impactful learning communities. He discusses the importance of trust and shared purpose while highlighting how collaboration strengthens relationships. The chat dives into the evolution of learning communities, especially during disruptions like the pandemic, and emphasizes the value of networking among learning professionals. Additionally, Ben offers insights on creating cross-organizational communities to tackle shared challenges.
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Talent and Leadership Club Origins
- Ben Chambers started the Talent and Leadership Club to connect professionals.
- It grew organically, doubling in size during the pandemic as consultants lacked answers.
In-House Focus
- The Talent and Leadership Club's success is partly due to its exclusive membership.
- Only in-house learning professionals are allowed, fostering open dialogue without sales pitches.
Building a Community, Not a Cohort
- Build learning communities with a shared purpose and psychological safety.
- Go beyond assigning learning tasks; foster trust and camaraderie like in the Grant Thornton program.