workplace learning

Summary

In this conversation, Becky Savill discusses her recently launched book and the importance of workplace learning for humans. She shares her experience of unpacking the physical copy of her book and the pride she felt in achieving this milestone. Becky emphasizes the need for self-directed learning and the limitations of traditional learning approaches. She also discusses her career transition from audio engineer to scrum master and the skills she gained from her previous profession. The conversation highlights the importance of creating space for learning in organizations and the cultural shift needed to prioritize learning investments. The conversation explores the importance of seeking diverse perspectives and learning from others. It emphasizes the value of being the smartest person in the room and the benefits of expanding perspectives beyond the agile field. The discussion also touches on the experience of writing a book as a couple and provides advice for personal growth and development.

Takeaways

• Self-directed learning is more effective and engaging than traditional approaches.

• Creating space and a culture that supports learning is essential for individual and organizational growth.

• Learning communities, such as communities of practice, provide valuable opportunities for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

• Balancing structure and flexibility in learning approaches allows for individual preferences and needs to be met.

• Investing in learning and development is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent in organizations. Seek opportunities to be the smartest person in the room and help others, but also gravitate towards rooms where you can learn from experienced individuals.

• Expand your perspectives beyond the agile field and seek agility outside of agility.

• Collaborating on a project with your partner can be a rewarding experience that strengthens your relationship.

• Be curious and ask open-ended questions to learn from others and seek diverse perspectives.

• Don't overthink and be brave in pursuing your goals and seeking feedback.

  
  

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Today we’ve got a great conversation for you: Morgan Mercer is the CEO of Vantage Point, a VR product that’s being used by big companies like Ikea and Hyundai to teach soft skills and also to offer Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as Sexual Harassment training. It turns out, Morgan’s major insight is that VR is an unprecedented tool for “walking a mile in someone else’s shoes”, which means that it’s an ingenious way to teach empathy. She’s been featured in over 150 major publications and Vantage Point’s tagline “While technology can cause apathy, immersive technology can drive empathy and fundamentally make the world more human” is something I deeply resonate with.

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In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Darren Nerland, senior leadership development manager, speaker and co-founder of Learnapalooza.

In this video, I ask Darren about his take on the current focus on skills in the learning and development industry, as well as what he thinks the future looks like. On the note of the future, we also discuss how exactly we, as instructional designers and learning professionals, should go about planning for the future needs of our organisation.

This episode will be a great listen for anyone working in instructional design, performance support or a learning and development leadership role.

You can connect with Darren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrennerland/

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In this episode, I chat with  @Linnéa Sjögren about the solutions she creates for her clients, her approach to SME's and whether to remain a generalist or niche down to find success.

This episode will be of interest to anyone working in learning and development, eLearning development or instructional design.

Linnéa runs the GLDC community which you can find here: https://mygldc.com/

You can connect with Linnéa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linneasj%C3%B6gren/
And check out her website: https://linneasjogren.se/

In this episode, I chat with Terry Godfrey about his instructional design and eLearning development career. He explains the importance of always trying new things and continuing to evolve as new technologies and practices move into the industry.

Terry previously presented at iDTX 2022, and since then, we've stayed in touch. His positive outlook and focus on continual development are inspiring.
You can connect with Terry on LinkedIn
See Terry at iDTX 2022

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