Peer-to-Peer Learning and Teamwork in a Hybrid World with Zech Dahms

Are you feeling overwhelmed and under-skilled in this fast-paced work environment? Well, you're not alone! In this episode, we discuss how peer-to-peer learning and remote work can merge to upskill and reskill the workforce. We also talk about creating a perennial culture and how to be more innovative in the workplace.

Our guest, Zech Dahms, shares his insights on peer-to-peer learning and how it fits into the hybrid remote and in-person world. We hear about a nonprofit organization that implemented creativity and innovation sessions for every department, resulting in increased performance, engagement, and retention rates. 

Here are just a few of the questions answered in this episode of Geeks Geezers Googlization:

1. What is Perennial Culture and how has it evolved over time?

Answer: Perennial Culture started as a practice to design culture and align it with a strategy to achieve engagement, and has grown into a global community of HR and people leaders who are rethinking engagement in the midst of big shifts in the workplace.

2. How is technology related to peer-to-peer learning?

Answer: The host initially didn't understand peer-to-peer learning until he realized that technology, such as Chat GPT, can be a form of peer-to-peer learning.

3. What percentage of US workers need upgrading or replacement of their skills?

Answer: Burning Glass Institute, Wiley, and Business-Higher Education Forum report that one-third of the skills of US workers need upgrading or replacement.

4. How can peer-to-peer learning and remote work merge in upskilling and reskilling the workforce?

Answer: Peer-to-peer learning is an effective way to upskill and reskill people in a remote work environment.

7. What are Peer Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS)?

Answer: Peer Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS) is a concept that uses all-star students to help other students in the class who struggle with learning.

8. What is the number one challenge for business leaders?

Answer: The number one challenge for business leaders is successfully leading remote teams around the world.

9. Why is remote work desirable for employees?

Answer: Remote work is desirable for employees due to the psychological principle of psychological reactants.