Talent Talks

Can we get smarter with the devices we always have with us? And, do workplaces have the responsibility to help their employees become more intentional with the technology they use? This episode sees us discuss taking back control of our digital lives. Alongside author, consultant, and CEO of the Digital Wellness Institute, Amy Blankson, we'll cover the simple strategies that can make our tech habits more deliberate and mindful. From balancing our daily work and personal life with our screen time, to the apps and tools that can help us regain focus in a world of gratuitous scrolling. For the full transcript and related resources visit: https://www.talentlms.com/podcast

What does it mean for an organization to be truly inclusive? How can you confront biases and become an active ally without causing conflict? We sit down with Dr. Poornima Luthra, an author, academic, educator, and consultant. Her latest book "Leading Through Bias" challenges businesses to shift their mindsets toward inclusion. From the hiring process to the c-suite to the lunch room, we look at ways we can challenge day-to-day biases we might not even be aware of to create an environment that works for everyone. For the full transcript and related resources visit https://www.talentlms.com/podcast

What's on the horizon beyond ChatGPT? How can you prepare for AI-led digital transformation? We sit down with Ronald Ashri to discuss everything from employee privacy to rethinking how teams are trained and emerging new AI-related roles (prompt engineers?!). He's the man behind OpenDialog AI and the prophetic 2019 book 'The AI-Powered Workplace' published just before the explosive evolution we've seen in Artificial Intelligence. Join us as we skip the speculation and get stuck into the concrete considerations organizations should take into account when adopting new AI tools. For the full transcript and related resources visit https://www.talentlms.com/podcast

What can a jack of many trades bring to the table? Join us as we explore why 'squiggly line' careers are great news for both employees and employers. Alongside Rusty Rueff, who boasts experience under Obama, at Pepsi-Co, and as Glassdoor Board Director, we're explaining what companies stand to gain from letting employees grow in a non-linear direction, instead of waving goodbye. Plus: Why matching skills to roles, not past job titles, is your best hiring strategy. Comment end For more resources and the full transcript visit https://www.talentlms.com/podcast

Can Design Thinking open the gateway to workplace innovation? Is empathy the thread that unravels the tangle of creative problem-solving? And can visual thinking bridge communication gaps between colleagues? Meet Karen Hold, co-author of "Experiencing Design: The Innovator's Journey" and the driving force behind Experience Labs, the consulting firm trusted by Deloitte, TikTok and Audi. Together, we'll cover the art of embracing problem ambiguity, the four big questions to ask, and the pitfalls of data-driven decisions. For the full transcript and related resources visit https://www.talentlms.com/podcast

How can we make sure employees are active and engaged during training? It's time to elevate our learning game. We talk with Karl Kapp, Gamification and Instructional Design expert, professor at Bloomsburg University, and TEDx speaker. Karl reveals the secrets behind crafting effective, meaningful, and interactive content design for businesses big and small. From storytelling to escape rooms, get ready to create all-round enjoyable learning experiences! For the full transcript and related resources visit https://www.talentlms.com/podcast

How can autonomous squads and agile principles unleash the potential of our teams and help businesses scale? We chat to Henrik Kniberg, the coder-turned-consultant, who's helped coach teams at Minecraft, Lego and Spotify. Henrik talks through the concepts of squads and scrums, taking us behind the scenes of Spotify's early days when the start-up dared to implement agile strategies at scale. We also break down how leaders can stop micromanaging and actually lead, and explore the best ways for businesses to adopt new ways of working. For the full transcript and related resources visit https://www.talentlms.com/podcast

How can managers make sure their remote teams don't just survive, but thrive? We sit down with Darren Murph who's been preaching the benefits of borderless offices for almost two decades, earning him the moniker; the 'Oracle of Remote Work'. He's even proven the skeptics wrong by helping GitLab become the first fully remote company to go public, authoring their pioneering Remote Work Playbook. Together, we cover everything from the tools that improve async work to how workplace culture is teetering on the verge of a seismic shift. Plus: Darren's top tips on the traits leaders need to succeed in transitioning to a remote-working future. For the full transcript and related resources visit https://www.talentlms.com/podcast