Future-Proofing Workforce Learning: What Works Now and What’s Coming Next with Bob Gerard & Charles Good | The Good Leadership Podcast #203

Today, we are joined by Bob Gerard.Bob Gerard is a seasoned learning industry professional with over 30 years of experience. At Accenture, he leads the Learning Ingenuity team within the Human Resources organization, focusing on research and development to enhance employee learning. Additionally, he co-hosts The Learning Geeks podcast, which reaches a global audience of learning professionals.In this episode, we explore the science of effective corporate learning and how organizations can measure its true impact on business performance. Bob shares insights from Accenture's billion-dollar annual investment in learning and reveals the research-backed principles that make learning stick.Key topics include:• The SCAI framework for measuring learning impact: Satisfaction, Knowledge, Application, and Impact• Eight durable learning principles that create lasting behavioral change• How immersion neuroscience technology validates effective learning design• The future of personalized, AI-powered learning experiencesLearn from Bob Gerard how to create learning experiences that go beyond attendance metrics to deliver measurable business outcomes, while balancing scientific rigor with practical application in today's rapidly changing workplace.Bob Gerard's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-gerardLearning Geeks Podcast: https://learninggeekspod.comBob’s Star Wars Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/short-for-a-stormtrooper-a-15-minute-star/id1744259146- Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters: (00:00) Introduction(01:05) From Computer Science to Learning Expert (04:35) Learning Culture at Accenture (08:50) Tool: The SCAI Measurement Framework (18:55) Tool: Immersion Neuroscience in Learning (25:05) Tool: Eight Durable Learning Principles (34:35) Technique: Learning in the Flow of Work (39:45) Tip: Gaps in Corporate Learning Today (41:25) Tool: AI-Powered Learning Assistants (46:25) Conclusion