
The Learning Curve with Kenny
"The Learning Curve with Kenny" is a pioneering podcast series promoting new thinking in enterprise learning. Hosted by imc's very own Kenneth Littlepage, a highly experienced learning expert, the monthly podcast series delivers exciting interviews with HR and learning professionals, innovation managers, and other thinkers at the forefront of modern training techniques. Each episode lasts between 45 and 60 minutes.
Latest episodes

Jan 18, 2024 • 1h 12min
#06: Future skills
Together with Kenny, the founder and chief learning officer of EDUTech Future delves into the topic of future skills.
The latest episode of The Learning Curve with Kenny features an exciting special guest. Assel Mussagaliyeva-Tang, founder and chief learning officer of EDUTech Future, provides customised education, training, consulting, and coaching programmes for individuals and organisations. Together with Kenny, Assel delves into the topic of future skills.
Assel sets out how important it is for companies to help their employees develop the skills needed to build meaningful careers for tomorrow. Crucially, these are the human-centric skills that can’t be acquired by machines. Assel also highlights the value of mentorship and urges companies to embrace a broader view of assessment, engage employees on a daily basis, and create career pathways by defining core skills rather than limited job descriptions, which can lead to greater employee satisfaction and productivity.
Given the ongoing digitalisation, future-ready skills are the key to innovation for companies seeking to keep abreast of new technological developments. Don't miss this episode!
💬 About the podcast guest:
Assel Mussagaliyeva-Tang has many years of experience in education, technology, and international development. As the founder and chief learning officer of EDUTech Future, Assel provides customised training programmes for individuals and organizations. Assel is a certified Microsoft in Education Global Training Partner and Asia-Pacific Learning Partner, delivering bespoke EdTech trainings and offering L&D consulting and mentorship programmes for corporates.

Dec 13, 2023 • 58min
#05: Training as a key pillar to the operation of safe and efficient ships
Catch the latest episode of The Learning Curve for fascinating insights into the diverse training needed to crew large cargo ships.
Catch the latest episode of The Learning Curve for fascinating insights into the diverse training needed to crew large cargo ships. Devesh Gautam, L&D Superintendent at OSM Thome Group, takes Kenny on a voyage through what we can learn from the safety and cross-functional training required for life at sea.
In the maritime industry, safety training is of utmost importance. It covers a wide range of topics, including fire-fighting, medical assistance, and basic survival skills. All crew members, regardless of their role, are required to undergo mandatory training and obtain a certificate of competency, setting standards for all countries. Navigating the seas of knowledge is complex. We discover how virtual reality (VR) training simulates incidents on a ship. Microlearning helps crew members.
The unique and mandatory training requirements in the international shipping industry offer many lessons for enterprise learning more widely. Don’t miss this episode!
💬 About the podcast guest:
Devesh Gautam, L&D Superintendent, spent many years sailing merchant ships and served as a Chief Engineer. Having transitioned to a shore-based role, he is now responsible for managing Learning & Development activities in India and Europe as part of OSM Thome Group.

Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 4min
#04: Empowering new Amazon executives with cultural fluency
Join us for a fascinating interview with William Thomas, the Principal Executive Onboarding Partner at Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Join us for a fascinating interview with William Thomas, the Principal Executive Onboarding Partner at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Learn about the importance of a shared corporate culture, as Kenny dives into the topic of hybrid onboarding at a global company on the very forefront of the cloud computing industry.
William shares his insights gained from onboarding processes at AWS, highlighting the importance of learning during a new starter's first three months and Amazon's approach to shared leadership values. Discover how Amazon's leadership principles shape the 'Amazonian' identity and are actively applied in everyday conversations and actions. They not only define how Amazon operates and how leaders lead, but also prioritise the customer in decision-making.
The interview also highlights the significance of affinity groups within Amazon, which unite people with shared interests across different business units, fostering a sense of community. This insightful episode of the Learning Curve is not to be missed!
💬 About the podcast guest:
William Thomas, PhD, is the Principal Executive Onboarding Partner at Amazon Web Services in Singapore. He helps new executives across the region bring their talents seamlessly into the AWS culture by working with them and other stakeholders throughout the AWS onboarding process.

Oct 18, 2023 • 1h 6min
#03: What can we learn from space technology for remote training?
The accessibility and affordability of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) training looks set to enhance the way businesses and corporations approach learning and development.
The accessibility and affordability of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) training looks set to enhance the way businesses and corporations approach learning and development. No longer limited to government agencies like NASA, these cutting-edge technologies are now accessible to a wider audience of learners.
In this fascinating episode of The Learning Curve, Kenny sits down with Peter Clowes, the visionary founder of MAXART, a prominent VR/AR training technology company. Together, they explore the valuable lessons that learning and development managers can glean from the rigorous training of astronauts.
NASA's use of ground-breaking technologies and their unwavering investment in highly skilled individuals provide us with a captivating glimpse into the boundless potential of enterprise learning. Specifically, organisations must prioritise enhancing remote training capabilities and recognise the immense value of interdisciplinary skills.
💬 About the podcast guest:
Peter is the CEO and founder of MAXART, one of Australia's leading VR/AR training technology companies. He is also the director and co-founder of Raytracer, a space and defence-focused SME that developed a world-first Neutral Buoyancy VR technology.

Sep 20, 2023 • 57min
#02: Well-being training in the digital age
How can organisations best promote their employees' mental well-being?
How can organisations best promote their employees' mental well-being? Remote working and the challenges of the digital era have thrown up a new set of challenges. In another thought-provoking episode of The Learning Curve, Kenny talks with Todd Morgan, CEO of Outside The Locker Room (OTLR).
As a charitable organisation, OTLR helps sporting clubs, schools and businesses across Australia change the game for mental health. Todd highlights the impact of technology on social connections and the rise of severe loneliness and poor mental health among employees who work remotely. But is it all bad?
There's an increased awareness of companies in investing in the mental well-being of their employees. Todd offers practical advice and highlights the potential for digitalisation offer a more accessible and scalable approach to mental health training. Implementing a Learning Management System (LMS), for example, can help companies deliver mental well-being education can also be a valuable tool for supporting individuals' mental health. Listen in to find out more.
💬 About the podcast guest:
Todd Morgan is the Chief Executive Officer of Outside The Locker Room, a charity providing mental health education and welfare support to communities across Australia.

Aug 23, 2023 • 54min
#01: Debunking learning myths
In this episode of the Learning Curve, Kenny explores the world of learning myths with guest Dr. Kuva Jacobs.
In this episode of the Learning Curve, Kenny explores the world of learning myths with guest Dr. Kuva Jacobs. They debunk popular learning myths in real-time on the podcast.
Commonly shared ideas about how people learn may not be entirely accurate. Kuva provides researched and analytical insights on learning theories like The Learning Pyramid and different learning styles, revealing there is more to the story.
Taking learning myths at face value can be damaging because they lack the full picture, even if they contain some valid messages. This podcast episode is a must-listen for L&D managers, learning experts, and enterprise learning professionals.
💬 About the podcast guest:
Kuva is a co-founder of Emergent Learning, a specialist learning consultancy that assists organisations to build capability, improve performance and solve complex business problems by applying evidence-based approaches derived from the learning sciences. Kuva has a PhD in mathematics and manages the Learning Myth Busters group on LinkedIn.
Kuva`s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuvaj/
The LinkedIn group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14108260
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May 17, 2022 • 49min
Creating award winning e-learning content
What does it actually take to create high quality content? Arne Benoist takes us on the journey of it’s creation.

Feb 9, 2022 • 1h 1min
Creating better content for E-learning by starting at the roots, the Instructional Designers
Having determined that better E-learining content can only happen by starting at the roots, we look at what we should expect from this next generation of e-learning creators. Bianca Ruby founder, CEO of oppidia and author discusses her insight and vision on the where the evolution of e-learning creators is headed.

Aug 26, 2021 • 54min
Digitalization and Learning Disablities
In our first ever double header podcast with Shae Wissel, mulit-talent and CEO of Deardyslexic, and Malte Arends, resident blended learning guru, we explore how learing disabilities can be positively impacted by digitalization.
Shae`s recommendation within this episode:
www.deardyslexic.com
Maltes recommendation within this episode:
https://www.looop.co/the-ld-disruption-playbook
https://www.learningguild.com/insights/250/less-content-more-learner-an-overview-of-learning-experience-design/

May 25, 2021 • 48min
Digitalizaiton of Child and Adult Education
How is digitalization of Child and Adult Education taking place? What is the current situation and what does the future hold? These and more questions will be discussed between Hester and Kenny.
Driven by her deep desire to shape the future of Education along her experience of helping open two 42 Campuses make Hester the perfect discussion partner.
Hester`s article recommendation within this episode:
· New education as critical infrastructure to create jobs in a post-Covid, digital world
· Life-ready learning in a classroom size of 1