How a top CLO, author and podcaster transforms learning strategy.

In this special 100th episode of The Learning Hack podcast, we celebrate a milestone by diving deep into curiosity and corporate learning with Simon Brown, Global Learning and Development Leader at EY and best-selling author of The Curious Advantage. Simon, formerly CLO at Novartis, shares his insights on the pivotal role curiosity plays in driving personal and organizational growth. We explore how AI is reshaping learning landscapes, and Simon offers invaluable lessons on fostering innovation, building effective learning strategies, and navigating rapid change. Join us for an engaging conversation that marks our centenary episode with a true thought leader.

00:00 - Start
00:41 - Intro
03:26 - Why curiosity?
11:22 - Simon’s journey to top CLO
16:09 - How did he form his team at Novartis?
21:15 - How did he get the resources and C-Suite buy-in for the change?
26:58 - How specific is his take on strategy to the sectors he has worked in?
31:34 - His role at EY
36:07 - Is there substance behind the skills hype?
39:34 - Will AI-driven learning shut down curiosity?
47:47 - How does he pursue his own learning, and what sources does he follow?
53:25 - End

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Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/simoncbrown1
The Curious Advantage (podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/0fhW2Xj66JcumYeh6gljZ
The Curious Advantage (book): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53731453-the-curious-advantage

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X: @johnhelmer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer/
Website: https://learninghackpodcast.com/
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LH #100 The Curious Case of Simon Brown