The Mindtools L&D Podcast 308 — L&D hacks (we wish we knew years ago)
Aug 23, 2022
Discover the invaluable hacks that could revolutionize your career in learning and development. The hosts discuss the importance of diverse experiences and effective problem definition. Listen to insights on navigating L&D challenges and evolving trends in content consumption. Uncover the history of animation with the fascinating story of the first feature film, and delve into the mystery of lost Civil War gold. Plus, explore habit formation with the innovative Not Boring Habits app.
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Early Career Mobility
- Move around internally and externally within a company early in your L&D career.
- This provides broader business and industry understanding and prevents comfort-induced stagnation.
Curiosity in L&D
- An L&D professional's job is about curiosity and asking questions.
- Don't get hung up on jargon; focus on understanding learner needs and iterate.
Outcome Over Order Taking
- Instead of simply fulfilling training requests, uncover the desired outcome.
- Owen helped sales agents by addressing their confidence and context issues, not just product knowledge.