What does it mean to be an emotional human being? And, how do our systems interact and work with one another so that we can show up and not only be better learners and leaders, but also better humans as a whole? 

All is revealed in episode 24 of the Learning with Go1 podcast, where our host David William Hastings is joined by Learning Scientist Lauren Waldman and host of The Healthy Mind F*** podcast Dr Chris Lee to continue the education around all things neuroscience, cognitive load and learning in the workplace.  

Check out some of our favourite highlights below. 

For many people over the past 18 months, it has been quite difficult to have a sense of consistency and certainty in their worlds, let alone setting aside some hours to learn.  

To kickstart the podcast, Lauren and Dr Lee explore the critical things that can help organisations better support employees, firstly through establishing trust and consistency.  

Dr Chris Lee on learning and the nervous system

In this highlight, Lauren begins to uncover the role social learning plays in the workplace today. Touching on the importance of giving employees the opportunity to explore, challenge, measure, and receive feedback, Lauren explains how the social factor of learning can benefit our mental health and put us in a more favourable position to learn.  

Social learning in the workplace

To add to Lauren’s point, Dr Lee describes how our brains can change in response to a number of external inputs, ultimately shaping the way we perceive ourselves and others. This is especially important when it comes to co-regulation and social learning. 

The influence of our external environments

According to Dr Lee, one of the most powerful things for leaders to learn is the ability to create a safe space for people to express themselves. He explains: 

“The capacity for your team to express creative potential is their capacity to express, period. If they have a container to feel, to express all these different emotions, to have a non-judgmental circle, creativity will be a by-product of that.” 

To do so requires a high level of self-regulation and self-awareness - two traits Dr Chris has observed in some of today's most powerful emerging leaders. 

Fostering creativity in the workplace

To wrap up the podcast, David highlights that in order to make any change, it must first come from within. To be able to help others, we need to understand how to regulate ourselves and co-regulate with others. 

It all starts with the self

“All you owe yourself every single day is 1% change. What's that 1% thing that you can do today? Is it writing this on a sticky note, or putting a reminder to come back and be present, or learning something that you had today? What's that one small thing that you can do? That's what you owe yourself. And this is again, a leadership tactic that we see. It's not that they have these like, sprint rest, sprint rest. It's consistency, right? Just 1% every single day.” 

“I'll keep it short and sweet and end with YARR. In my world, as some know, that stands for ‘You Are Really Ready’. And whether you are really ready to just drop to the floor and cry right now, or have a good laugh, or go order a pizza, or start a new learning journey - whatever it is, you've got this.” 

This stimulating conversation not only touched on humanising the workplace, but also on mental health and physical wellbeing, learning, and all the science that supports it. If you haven’t already, listen to the full podcast here to learn more.   

We look forward to continuing the rest of the series with L&D professionals already scheduled to join us from Italy, Cyprus, Eqypt, Oman, Finland, The Netherlands, Australia, USA and many more. Stay tuned!    

Want to hear more? Browse the full Learning with Go1 podcast library on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify to help expand your knowledge of all things L&D. And hear how other organisations are navigating through this ever-evolving landscape.  

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All is revealed in episode 24 of the Learning with Go1 podcast, where our host David William Hastings is joined by Learning Scientist Lauren Waldman and Dr Chris Lee to continue the education around all things neuroscience, cognitive load and learning in the workplace.  

Preparing your brain for learning and new habit-forming 

All is revealed in episode 24 of the Learning with Go1 podcast, where our host David William Hastings is joined by Lauren Waldman and Dr Chris Lee to continue the education around all things neuroscience, cognitive load and learning in the workplace.  

L&D provides the guidance employees need, while still allowing them to steer in their own direction, by designing learning experiences that take advantage of how today’s employees want to learn. 

In this episode of the Learning with Go1 podcast, our host Nick Ramsay is joined by Toby Devine, Alliances and Business Development Manager for TalenTeam, to discuss the importance of providing good learning experiences and its role in increasing engagement and adoption during the learning process. 

When we talk about 'learning experience' what do we mean? Most of us instantly think of technology, in the way of 'learning experience platforms' - or 'LXPs'.

After all, much of what we experience in the workplace and in our lives outside of work revolves around technology. 

Capturing the learning experiences is massive, as Toby explains. The keyword here is experience because it's not just about what is offered to a learner, but it also includes how the learning looks, how it feels, how you can interact with it, or how it can be used by that learner. 

TalenTeam operates in quite a specific space and area, particularly related to learning experiences. Toby dives deeper into what this means for L&D below. 

What is a learning experience?

Many L&D professionals are interested in making learning more relevant, contextualised, and truly available to people at the point of need. 

This brings us back to the importance of 'learning in the flow', a term coined by Josh Bersin which drives productivity, increases engagement with formal learning, and improves knowledge retention. This is certainly the case for TalenTeam, as Toby describes below. 

Learning in the flow of work

What are the benefits of a great learning experience? 

To an organisation who might be considering their learning experience - their approach, platforms, and everything else attached to it - what are the value and benefits of a great learning experience? 

Toby breaks it down into three main points relating to time savings, attracting and retaining talent and the encouragement of self-directed learning.  

What are the benefits of a great learning experience?

How do you keep modern learners engaged? 

When it comes to keeping people engaged, there are many things an organisation can do. 

From having an inviting, innovative look and feel in the interface of the technology, to artificial intelligence, to personalisation, Toby discusses how using technology can enhance the learning process below. 

How do you keep modern learners engaged?

From a learning point of view, the combination of digital technology and L&D is crucial and should not be underestimated. A greater emphasis on technology-driven learning experiences will enable organisations to better serve their modern learners needs and boost skills in this constantly evolving work landscape. 

Here, Toby highlights the trends in the market that people should be aware of below. 

What are the current trends in the market?

If you haven’t already, listen to the full podcast here to learn more.  

We look forward to continuing the rest of the series with L&D professionals already scheduled to join us from Italy, Cyprus, Eqypt, Oman, Finland, The Netherlands, Australia, USA and many more. Stay tuned!   

Want to hear more? Browse the full Learning with Go1 podcast library on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify to help expand your knowledge of all things L&D. And hear how other organisations are navigating through this ever-evolving landscape. 

Episode 23 of the Learning with Go1 podcast is out now! Joining us is Toby Devine, Alliances and Business Development Manager for TalenTeam, to discuss the importance of having good learning experiences in the workplace.

The importance of creating a great learning experience

Episode 23 of the Learning with Go1 podcast is out now! Joining us is Toby Devine, Alliances and Business Development Manager for TalenTeam, to discuss the importance of having good learning experiences in the workplace. 

The relationship between learning and memory is incredibly close and intertwined. It is almost impossible for an individual to truly learn something without also having the memory to retain what they have learned. 

In episode 22 of the Learning with Go1 podcast, we are joined by Learning Scientist Lauren Waldman and Cognitive Neuroscientist Dr Elliott Jardin to talk about learning and memory, the operational function of our brains, and how understanding humans in the workplace can translate into more effective learning design. 

Check out some of our favourite highlights below.  

The complicated relationship between stress and memory 

When it comes to memory, there are plenty of studies that show us that stress is not a bad thing when it comes to learning memory encoding. It's the level and how much we can take however that has become a hot topic, especially as we find ourselves adjusting to this new world of work.  

So, how much stress is good, and how much stress is bad? And, is there a particular threshold that people pass where it starts to become detrimental to their ability to memorise, learn and retain information? Dr Jardin dives deeper into this below. 

The complicated relationship between stress and memory

The importance of learning about our brains 

So how does knowing about our brains help us as learning professionals - and everyday humans for that matter?  

Having a baseline understanding of our own cognitive resources allows us to not only be more aware and understanding of the limitations of those around us but enables us to help to protect them as well.  

For those who are responsible for designing learning, it gives a higher awareness of what can be done in the design itself to make it more operationally functional for the people who are on the other side of the screen or sitting at the other side of the desk, as Lauren explains below. 

The importance of learning about our brains

The value of sleep when it comes to learning 

One of the biggest preparations for your brain to learn is giving your brain adequate rest.  

Research suggests that the quantity and quality of sleep have a profound impact on learning and memory. So whether it's connecting different ideas or different types of motor learning, the importance of sleep really can't be overstated, as Dr Jardin explains below. 

The value of sleep when it comes to learning

When you learn something new, the best way to remember it is to sleep on it. 

In our daily lives, we're constantly bombarded by stimuli all around us. These are noises, colours, scents and much much more. With everything around us, there is only so much we can pay attention to at any one time. We need to be strategic about what we focus our cognitive energy on so that we can prime our brains to be in the best position for learning. This can be assisted through the practice of mindfulness. 

Mindfulness as a tool for the brain

If you haven’t already, listen to the full podcast here to learn more. 

We look forward to continuing the rest of the series with L&D professionals already scheduled to join us from Italy, Cyprus, Eqypt, Oman, Finland, The Netherlands, Australia, USA and many more. Stay tuned!  

Episode 22 of the Learning with Go1 podcast is now live! Joining us is Learning Scientist Lauren Waldman and Cognitive Neuroscientist Dr Elliott Jardin to discuss the importance of preparing your brain for learning.

The importance of preparing your brain for learning with Lauren Waldman and Dr Elliott Jardin 

Episode 22 of the Learning with Go1 podcast is now live! Joining us is Learning Scientist Lauren Waldman and Cognitive Neuroscientist Dr Elliott Jardin to discuss the importance of preparing your brain for learning. 

The importance of preparing your brain for learning 

We all know by now that consistent learning and development is essential for just about every industry. What may be less obvious is how to best carry out this learning to ensure participants are getting the most out of it. What are some techniques that L&D leaders in all industries can bring to their learners and how can we help learners to then apply those techniques in their everyday work?

In episode 21 of the Learning with Go1 podcast, Lars Ruud, Global Learning and Development Partner with Wilhelmsen Group, joins our host Craig Hamill to discuss effective implementation and maintenance of workplace L&D strategies. 

Throughout the podcast, they share insights into their personal experience with how L&D leaders can create a learning culture that keeps participants coming back through specific techniques. They also discuss how these techniques not only help with learning but with the implementation of that learning in participants' work outside of the training.

Check out some of our favourite highlights from the podcast below.

What are the benefits of digital training?

One of the biggest changes to workplaces all over the world in recent years has been an increase in digital communication. More than just emails, workplaces are now turning to instant messaging and video conference platforms as a major means of communication, whether it be for day to day tasks or training.

In this section of the podcast, Lars goes into detail about how conducting training digitally can help eliminate some of the inefficiencies that can often occur when attempting to gather people from all over the world for training.

The benefits of digital training

It's a no brainer that when we are excited about a task that we are more likely to be motivated to complete that task. Lars provides insight into how we can harness technology to help bring excitement and emotion to digital training and therefore provide more benefits for the participants. Craig then shares how people that work in L&D are often very passionate about what they do and if they are able to relay that passion to the workforce, "we're on to a winner".

Excitement as a motivator

How do you know when you've achieved success?

We've mentioned before that L&D is something that is essential for just about every industry; it can therefore seem difficult to measure the success of L&D in a way that's as universally applicable as possible. Lars discusses this challenge and how determining this success is often easier in industries like sales where success is measurable through statistics.

"When it comes to the salespeople success stories, we have people who have officially come out and said, hey, I tried this and I finally closed the sale. And that's something that's really very powerful in terms of helping other people see that maybe I need to do something different. Maybe I need to try something new."

If you haven’t already, listen to the full podcast here to learn more.

Want to hear more? Browse the full Learning with Go1 podcast library on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify to help expand your knowledge of all things L&D and hear how other organisations are navigating this ever-evolving landscape.  

Episode 21 of the Learning with Go1 podcast is now live! Joining us is Lars Ruud, Global L&D Partner with Wilhelmsen Group, to discuss creating and maintaining an effective learning culture.

Creating and maintaining an effective learning culture

2021 has been a year like no other. Not just for the Learning with Go1 Podcast, but for the entire world. We have seen and experienced so much this year in the world of L&D, so how can you recap a year like 2021? 

Well, if we take a look back at the catalogue of podcast episodes released in 2021, you may notice many similar themes running through them. From hybrid learning to upskilling & reskilling to closing the skills gap, there are many commonalities between our various guests who have shared their perspectives on how the L&D industry has evolved over the last 18 months. 

If you're ready to take a trip down memory lane and explore some of the best bits from the Learning with Go1 archive, keep on reading below!

What is hybrid learning and what's its impact on L&D? 

In this episode of the series, Craig was joined by the founders of Quantum Rise Talent Group, Erica Farmer and Hayley Bird, to talk about how hybrid learning can drive digital transformation. 

As businesses look to adopt new approaches to workplace learning with varying degrees of flexibility, hybrid learning allows L&D teams to rise above and reshape their learning experiences, as Erica explains below.  

How can hybrid learning drive digital transformation?

The skills gap is increasing faster than we are educating people  

As the flow of work changes, learning will change with it. David Blake, former CEO & Cofounder, now Executive Chairman of Degreed joined us to discuss whether universities need to do more to support the lifelong career of their students.  
 

The need for lifelong learning

In this episode, Global Head of Learning Design & Technologies Josh Novelle, joined us to discuss the experience and challenges of launching digital learning for the first time.  

L&D calls for people who challenge the status quo, who can dig deep to get to the root of a problem and understand it to its core. This requires a skill that is not often thought about but is essential when it comes to building a successful L&D strategy - and that is, curiosity. 

Listen as Josh explains the growing role of curiosity in L&D below.   

Developing a practice of curiosity

What skills do L&D teams need to succeed? 

With the evolution of technology, organisations are starting to diverge in the way they operate. The skills that were once needed may not be as relevant anymore, and we’re seeing a shift of focus onto developing future ready skills so that L&D teams can stay up-to-date.  

In Episode 12, Head of Learning & Development at Vitality, Seb Tindall discussed the skills L&D teams need to deliver high performing L&D programmes in 2021 and beyond. 
 

Are your team's L&D skills still relevant?

The future of skills and learning technology 

Only 1% of L&D believe learning will go back to what it was before the pandemic. 

Considering this, Fosway's David Perring came on to discuss how L&D can choose the right digital learning solutions and get more involved in directing the talent development of their organisation, as well as measuring learning success with increased data points. 

Measuring the success of L&D

We’d like to give a huge thanks to our amazing guests this year for helping us make this podcast happen. And to our listeners for your support and overwhelmingly positive encouragement and feedback. We will be back next year to continue the conversation about how other organisations are navigating through this ever-evolving landscape of L&D.

Want to hear more? Browse the full Learning with Go1 podcast library on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify to help expand your knowledge of all things L&D. While you’re there, don’t forget to subscribe!  

2021 has been a year like no other. If you're ready to take a trip down memory lane and explore some of the best bits from the Learning with Go1 podcast, keep on reading...

Learning with Go1 Podcast - taking a look back at 2021  

In the context of learning today, why is upskilling and reskilling essential for talent development? … And how does it affect employee retention and workplace productivity? 

In episode 20 of the Learning with Go1 podcast Mark Weston, Talent Development Manager from Colas, joins our host Craig Hamill to chat about the world of upskilling, reskilling and career development. Together, they provide insights and advice on how L&D and HR professionals can improve their upskilling and reskilling efforts to increase retention and engagement and best support talent within their organisations. 

What is the role of digital in supporting reskilling in L&D? 

When it comes to L&D and digital, selecting the right learning solution for the right occasion is key. 

Digital gives organisations the ability and confidence to assess and pick the right solutions and think outside the box. Whilst organisations can indeed learn a lot from others, Mark encourages L&D professionals to not be afraid of changing things up. Use digital as an opportunity to pave a unique path that aligns with your individual business values. 

“Make sure that you're just not doing it because everyone is doing it. Your people are your people and just because Company X does it in one way, doesn't mean that your company should do it the same.”  

Pick the right solution for the right occasion

What are the key takeaways for reskilling and supporting talent? 

Learn, listen and understand your people

In order to understand the why and the what in terms of the things you're trying to solve, you must first understand your people. 

Whether it's a problem or just something that's missing within the organisation, by adopting the “learning, listening and understanding” approach and allowing employees to be heard, organisations will gain a deeper perspective when it comes to building their talent and career planning strategies.  

Don't discount anyone's opinion...

Upskilling and reskilling is a key component of long-term growth and organisational change. We hope that you enjoyed the podcast and could take away some strategies to implement in your own organisations.  

If you haven’t already, listen to the full podcast here to learn more. 

We look forward to continuing the rest of the series, with L&D professionals already scheduled to join us from Cyprus, Egypt, Oman, Finland, the Netherlands, Australia, the USA, and many more. Stay tuned!    

Want to hear more? Browse the full Learning with Go1 podcast library on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify to help expand your knowledge of all things L&D and hear how other organizations are navigating this ever-evolving landscape.   

The importance of reskilling and how L&D can best support talent right now 

Episode 20 of the Learning with Go1 podcast out now! We're joined by Mark Weston, Talent Development Manager at Colas to discuss how L&D and HR can improve their reskilling efforts to increase retention and engagement and best support talent right now. 

What is your organisation doing to equip and empower employees with the right skills to succeed in the new working environment? 

In episode 19 of the Learning with Go1 podcast, Senior Learning EdTech Transformation Strategist, Lori Niles-Hofmann, shares her insights into what the leading L&D teams are doing well, and how they're transforming company performance through their learning programmes. 

Check out some of our favourite highlights from the conversation below.   

What are some of the key themes of L&D right now? 

For many people and organisations, 2021 has been described as a ‘limbo year’. A lot of people were hoping that the pandemic and the aftermath would end abruptly, that we could all move on from it and get back to normal, but that certainly hasn’t been the case. In the clip below, Lori highlights three things that L&D are dealing with right now. 

What are the key themes in L&D right now?

How are successful companies approaching digital transformation? 

“Everybody has their own nirvana, but you must understand it from the user's perspective. It's not about you. It doesn't matter what you may want as an L&D function, or even as a business function. You must see it from the other side and what is going to work for the learner.” 

Lori explains what successful companies have been doing when it comes to digital transformation below. 

How are successful companies approaching digital transformation?

When time and resources are tight, how can we identify projects that drive business value versus those that don’t?   

The Learning Triage, first developed by Lori Niles-Hofmann and Amanda Nolen, makes it easier for you to identify the business opportunities around you that deliver the best value. Lori tells us more about the Learning Triage below. 

Tell us about the Learning Triage

💡 Learn more about the Learning Triage and download your free copy here 

As we move into 2022, L&D needs to be intentional about learning. No more learning for the sake of learning. But rather, what skills gaps do you have as an organisation, and how can you provide people with real development opportunities? 

If you haven’t already, listen to the full podcast for actionable takeaways to consider for your own learning organisation.  

We look forward to continuing the rest of the series, with L&D professionals already scheduled to join us from Cyprus, Egypt, Oman, Finland, the Netherlands, Australia, the USA, and many more. Stay tuned!   

Want to hear more? Browse the full Learning with Go1 podcast library on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify to help expand your knowledge of all things L&D and hear how other organizations are navigating this ever-evolving landscape.  

In episode 19 of the Learning with Go1 podcast Senior Learning EdTech Transformation Strategist, Lori Niles-Hofmann, shares her insights into what the leading L&D teams are doing well... and not so well. 

Is your L&D team building the skills to meet company performance objectives?  

Is your L&D team building the skills to meet company performance objectives? 

💡 How suitable is traditional education in building employer capabilities for the future of work? 

In episode 17 of the Learning with Go1 podcast David Blake, former CEO & Cofounder, now Executive Chairman of Degreed joined us to discuss whether universities need to do more to support the lifelong career of their students. 

🎧 Make sure you listen to hear David’s thoughts on: 

The lack of inclusion built into most learning and development programs 

Bridging the skills gap through lifelong learning 

Here are some of our highlights from the conversation.  

As the flow of work changes, learning will change with it. One thing that David has seen over the years is that learner behavior is constantly changing as technology continues to adapt and change the working environment.  

The question is: how can L&D keep up with this pace of change, and what are the risks if they don’t? David begins to dive into this further below.  

Right now, the skills gap is getting bigger, not smaller. David believes this is only going to get worse and L&D won’t stand a chance unless universities make a change. In the video below, David speaks more about why universities should adopt a lifelong model of learning to make a change for the better. 

Universities need to change

For so many years universities have been the biggest engine of education and upskilling for the workforce around the world. It is becoming increasingly clear however that people are likely to learn more from their companies than they do from universities, and the people who are enabled to do so will be successful. 

David explains that he is starting to see a narrative develop when it comes to regulating how corporate skills training is administered. 

L&D for equity and inclusion

We would like to thank David again for joining us on the Learning with Go1 podcast to share his insights into the evolving world of education both traditionally and in corporate L&D. If you haven’t already, you can listen to the full episode here.   

We look forward to continuing the rest of the series, with L&D professionals already scheduled to join us from Cyprus, Egypt, Oman, Finland, the Netherlands, Australia, the USA, and many more. Stay tuned!  

Want to hear more? Browse the full Learning with Go1 podcast library on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify to help expand your knowledge of all things L&D and hear how other organizations are navigating this ever-evolving landscape. 

In episode 17 of the Learning with Go1 podcast David Blake, former CEO & Cofounder, now Executive Chairman of Degreed, joined us to discuss whether universities need to do more to support the lifelong career of their students. 

The skills gap is increasing faster than we are educating people 

Since the widespread move to remote learning in early 2020, two big questions have been on our minds. Firstly, what have L&D teams learned from this transition? And secondly, how can they apply this knowledge to benefit learners?

In episode 16 of the Learning with Go1 podcast, Training Manager Francesco Cortese joined host Craig Hamill to discuss these and several other pressing questions. With a particular focus on L&D in retail, Francesco had many pertinent insights to share. 

🎧 Make sure you listen to hear Francesco’s thoughts on:

Delivering impactful training from anywhere

New skills and tools L&D teams have gained since moving to remote learning 

Here are some of the highlights from the conversation. 

Delivering impactful training with less time  

One of the key benefits of the transition to remote learning is that it forced L&D teams to think in new ways and do more with less. As Francesco explains, his team learned to deliver more impactful training with less time. 

In this highlight, Francesco emphasises that no matter where your learning occurs, it must be impactful. As such, learners must walk away satisfied that they achieved exactly what they set out to do. 

Delivering impactful training with less time

Agility in the face of adversity for L&D 

The sudden move to remote learning required agility on a scale that few L&D teams were truly prepared for. As Francesco puts it, “agile means that you are solving a problem in a certain way today, and tomorrow you have the same problem but you have to solve it in a different way.” 

Ultimately, teams that were able to adapt the fastest while still centring learners were the most successful. Listen as Francesco explains the challenges and unexpected benefits his team encountered. 

Agility in the face of adversity for L&D

How has the break from face to face training benefitted L&D?   

Sometimes, a change is as good as a holiday. This saying has been especially true for L&D teams following the move to remote learning. 

While the shift to remote learning was sudden and arduous for most L&D teams, many silver linings have subsequently emerged. 

Below, Francesco talks us through the new tools and skills that L&D teams have gained thanks to the break from face to face training. 

How has the break from face to face training benefitted L&D?

How will L&D influence business strategy in the future?

To answer this question succinctly, Francesco believes that alignment is critical for L&D to be successful. He explains that L&D teams must take more responsibility for business results and align more closely with their organisation’s overall strategy. 

Rather than being seen as a separate entity, L&D must align with business leaders to ensure success. 

Hear Francesco’s thoughts on the future of L&D below. 

We would like to thank Francesco again for joining us on the Learning with Go1 podcast to share his insights into the ever-changing world of L&D. If you haven't already, you can listen to the full episode here. 

In Episode 16 of the Learning with Go1 podcast, we were joined by Francesco Cortese to discuss how L&D has benefitted from the transition to remote learning. Catch up on some of the highlights from the podcast here.