L&D Disrupt

Discover how Duolingo's innovative metric, 'Time Spent Learning Well,' aims to enhance learning effectiveness. Dive into Gallup's findings on employee well-being and its link to effective organizational processes. Explore Netflix's latest culture memo, which prioritizes high performance over seniority and its impact on workplace dynamics. The conversation emphasizes the need for alignment between personal roles and organizational purpose, alongside transforming companies into skills-based entities to foster meaningful learning.

Live from Learning Technologies, Adam Slingsby shares his best advice, lessons and experiences from his first year in an L&D role. Expect to learn which transferable skills Adam used from his army career, the quick wins he found in joining a new L&D function, how he won people over, and much more. Learn more about HowNow: Learn more about HowNow: ⁠⁠https://hubs.la/Q02Cbv3r0⁠⁠ Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslingsby/  Connect with Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-stringer-copywriter/

Live from Learning Technologies, Sam Taylor joins us to give practical advice on moving to skills-first L&D. Expect to learn the first steps you can take, why chucking content at people isn’t the answer, which AI pitfalls we need to avoid, and more. Learn more about HowNow: https://hubs.la/Q02Cbv6x0⁠ Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samtaylorel/ Connect with Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-stringer-copywriter/

Join Nelson Sivalingam from HowNow and Mel MacMahon of Talaera as they dive into the world of AI in Learning and Development. They discuss the distinction between efficiency and effectiveness, urging organizations to focus on meaningful impacts rather than just streamlining processes. Learn how to align AI with business goals and organizational needs, ensuring technology actually addresses existing challenges. They also explore the power of personalized learning, particularly for non-native speakers, to enhance engagement and drive better outcomes.

Live from Learning Technologies, Neil Cunningham shares how storytelling can get people to believe in L&D and help you turn learners into heroes. Expect to learn what data is fluff and what isn’t, how to share just enough context, the importance of telling people what comes next, and much more. If you’d like to know more about how Data Storytelling, L&D disrupt listeners can get 10% off Neil’s new book - Narrative and Numbers: Proving L&Ds value in 7 steps. Head over to alignlearndo.com/https://alignlearndo.com/narratives-and-numbers/ And use the code hownow10 at checkout. Connect with Neil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiljohncunningham/  Connect with Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-stringer-copywriter/ Learn more about HowNow: gethownow.com

Live from Learning Technologies, Holly Flickinger shares Ardoq’s journey to driving engagement in L&D. Expect to learn how they drive awareness of L&D initiatives, how they embed learning in the everyday, why hiring curious people is a crucial step, and much more. Connect with Holly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollyflickinger/ Connect with Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-stringer-copywriter/ Learn more about HowNow: gethownow.com

Live from Learning Technologies, Jon Fletcher shares his latest data and insights on the current state of L&D. Expect to learn the two big reasons L&D teams want to use AI, where they’re going wrong and how we can go right to have impact with tech. Connect with Jon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnf/  Connect with Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-stringer-copywriter/ Learn more about HowNow: gethownow.com

Jade McNeil, an expert in audience engagement, draws parallels between Taylor Swift's strategies and learning techniques. Topics include storytelling, engaging learners, embracing technology, and personalization in learning experiences.

Live from Learning Technologies, Toby Kheng joined us for an honest conversation about the future of L&D and what an employee lifecycle should look like. Expect to learn how to leverage internal influencers, what human-centered design really looks like, what we can learn from e-sports, and more. Connect with Toby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobykheng/  Connect with Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-stringer-copywriter/ Learn more about HowNow: gethownow.com

Live from Learning Technologies, Phill Yetzes talks us through how we can give managers and employees the tools and knowledge to own development. Expect to learn how we get managers bought in, remove friction in their process, map talent effectively, and loads more. Connect with Phill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillyetzes/ Connect with Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-stringer-copywriter/ Learn more about HowNow: gethownow.com