Unscripted—The L&D Shakers Podcast Ep 22: Beyond Training: The Power of HPI and Andragogy in Action
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Jul 11, 2025 Saad Bin Tariq, a performance consultant and instructional designer, dives into how Human Performance Improvement (HPI) and andragogy can revolutionize workplace learning. He shares a fascinating case study involving 14 tech managers in the Middle East, addressing issues like feedback avoidance and mentoring gaps. Saad emphasizes the significance of making learning relevant and personal. He also discusses game-based modules for skill-building and how incremental changes lead to substantial organizational growth, showcasing measurable impacts like reduced turnover and enhanced team engagement.
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HPI Plus Andragogy Creates Holistic Solutions
- Combining HPI and andragogy creates a holistic approach that diagnoses root causes and engages adult learners.
- Saad argues this link makes solutions meaningful and more likely to produce business impact.
14 Tech Managers Case Study
- Saad worked with 14 technical managers in the Middle East who struggled with feedback, mentoring, and conflict.
- He used HPI to diagnose root causes and andragogy to make interventions relevant and self-directed.
Use HPI To Break Down Broad Problems
- HPI breaks broad problems into smaller, measurable milestones and pinpoints whether issues are individual or systemic.
- Saad used HPI discovery to identify the three recurring managerial gaps to address.