Learning Uncut

Insights on how how Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact from the 2021 Annual L&D Benchmark Report.  With guest Gent Ahmetaj from Mind Toolsl for Business. Host:  Michelle Ockers Resources:  Gent Ahmetaj LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE 2021 Annual L&D Performance Benchmark Report GO TO RESOURCE Learning Performance Benchmark by Mind Tools for Business GO TO RESOURCE More Episodes & Info: The Learning Uncut Podcast GO TO LANDING PAGE

Network Rail operate the British rail network infrastructure.  Over the past two years they’ve radically shifted how they identify training needs for their maintenance and engineering teams.  They have figured out how to use data on the operational performance of the network to identify skill requirements.  Guy Wilmshurst-Smith discusses how they got started and have continued to evolve and scale their approach.  He shares lessons about working with business data that make this an important case study for all L&D professionals who want to create business value. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/84/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/ Emergent: Podcast information and more episodes:  https://learninguncut.global/podcast/?podcast_series=emergent-series

Learn how Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact by updating their organizational learning strategy. Discover the purpose and importance of a learning strategy, the key elements it should include, and the process of developing one. Gain insights on stakeholder engagement, value proposition, implementation, and sustainability. Access support and resources from Learning Uncut, including their L&D strategy builder and expert mentorship.

Kristina Tsiriotakis updates us on Deciem’s learning strategy, a balanced approach that is both aligned with organizational performance and embraces the human.  This is a wide-ranging, fascinating conversation that demonstrates how L&D can be the glue in an organization by enabling and supporting learning rather than controlling it. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/83/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/ Emergent: Podcast information and more episodes:  https://learninguncut.global/podcast/?podcast_series=emergent-series

How Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact by scaffolding self-directed learning. Host:  Michelle Ockers Resources: Catherine Lombardozzi LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE Learning 4 Learning Professionals (Catherine’s business) website GO TO RESOURCE Self-Directed Learning: Essential Strategy for a Rapidly Changing World by Catherine Lombardozzi, Learning Guild Research Paper, June 2020 GO TO RESOURCE Curated resources from Catherine – Scaffolding Self-Direction at Work GO TO RESOURCE More Episodes & Info: The Learning Uncut Podcast GO TO LANDING PAGE

Humm Group used a series of nudges in advance of a virtual workshop to improve the collaboration of their Finance team.  Graham Blaxell, the Humm L&D Leader is joined by Michael Tan form Elenta who partnered with them to create this program.  We explore how behavioural science has informed this nudge-led learning program. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/82/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/ Emergent: Podcast information and more episodes:  https://learninguncut.global/podcast/?podcast_series=emergent-series

How Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact and practice by gathering structured stories – with guest Cheryl Clemons, CEO of StoryTagger. Host:  Michelle Ockers Resources: Cheryl Clemons LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE Five Future Skills to Develop Today with Employee Storytelling GO TO RESOURCE StoryTagger – Guided video storytelling platform GO TO RESOURCE My L&D Why – Share a story that illustrates what gives you meaning and purpose in L&D GO TO RESOURCE More Episodes & Info: The Learning Uncut Podcast GO TO LANDING PAGE

An inspiring conversation with returning guest, Gail Bray, which goes well beyond following up on what happened next with Project 100 which she spoke about in Episode 8 almost three years ago.  Gail continued to innovate on this project, exploring technologies such as robotics and Virtual Reality.  She now works squarely in innovation and technology as the Director of a secondary technical school which is hosted by Victoria University.  We explore partnerships between industry, schools and educational institutions as a means to prepare students for the future – and address the innovation and digital skills needs of industry. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/81/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/ Emergent: Podcast information and more episodes:  https://learninguncut.global/podcast/?podcast_series=emergent-series

How Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact by building learning culture in their organisation. Host:  Michelle Ockers Resources: Nigel Paine LinkedIn profile  GO TO RESOURCE Building Learning Culture Program by Michelle Ockers and Nigel Paine  GO TO RESOURCE Building Learning Culture. A Primer for Learning Professionals (eBook) by Michelle Ockers and Nigel Paine  GO TO RESOURCE Learning Culture Self-Assessment Tool developed by Michelle Ockers and Nigel Paine  GO TO RESOURCE  Workplace Learning. How to build a culture of continuous employee development (book) by Nigel Paine  GO TO RESOURCE More Episodes & Info: The Learning Uncut Podcast  GO TO LANDING PAGE

Learning Designer Erin Mariano discusses a learning journey she developed for a South African logistics company, Unitrans.  In a move that she describes as a ‘game changer’ Erin donned her safety boots and fluro vest and hit the road with some drivers.  Her exposure to their work context and role, and empathy for them allowed her to design a powerful learning solution that uses simple methodologies in a creative way.  This includes storytelling and scenarios with a realistic, beautifully named character, a board game and simple physical and information resources. While the solution is now being digitalised due to COVID, the key elements remain the same. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/80/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/ Emergent: Podcast information and more episodes:  https://learninguncut.global/podcast/?podcast_series=emergent-series