Josh Novelle, Global Head of Learning Design & Technologies, has worked in learning and development at a number of multinationals. And knows a thing or two about building an L&D team from the ground up. 

Josh recently joined Go1 host Nick Ramsay to discuss the experience and challenges of launching digital learning for the first time. 

🎧  During the episode, you will learn more about: 

What Josh has learnt building an L&D function from scratch

Josh's beliefs on the most important part of an L&D strategy

The skills Josh would consider when hiring L&D professionals

The skills needed to build a successful L&D team 

Here are some of our highlights from the conversation. 

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 absolutely 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

With a long history of managing teams and working with different people in various roles, Josh knows what's most important when building an L&D team from the ground up. 

In this highlight, Josh draws on his past experiences to talk about the big lessons and learnings of building an L&D function from scratch.  

Building L&D from scratch

Something that is becoming an even bigger priority for L&D in the last couple of years is the change of messaging around inclusivity in learning. Providing learning content that empowers all levels of learners to develop their skills and perform better at work, regardless of qualifications or job title - that's where businesses will really start to see success. Josh talks more about having an inclusive strategy below.

Inclusivity as a priority

What does the future of L&D look like? 

Let's answer the above question using two words - employee experience. 

This is something that Josh believes will truly transcend the L&D function moving into the future. 

This means embedding the learning function on a hidden basis, where it seamlessly blends in with the flow of work. This also means having resources available to learners in the right place at the right time. This is a place that Josh is certainly excited for L&D functions to reach. Find out his thoughts below. 

Employee experience as a focus for L&D

We’d like to thank Josh again for joining us on the Learning with Go1 podcast and sharing some really great insights into the evolving world of L&D. If you haven't already, you can check out the full episode here. 

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, 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 organisations are navigating through this ever-evolving landscape.

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In Episode 14 of the Learning with Go1 podcast, we were joined by Josh Novelle to discuss how organisations can build their L&D function from scratch. Catch up on some of the highlights from the podcast here.

What it's like to launch digital learning for the first time

Shaping the future of L&D has been a hot topic of discussion at Go1. In light of this, we took the opportunity to dive deeper into the topic over on our Learning with Go1 podcast.

In Episode 12, Head of Learning & Development at Vitality, Seb Tindall joined Go1 co-hosts Craig Hamill and Nick Ramsay to discuss the skills L&D teams need to deliver high performing L&D programmes in 2021 and beyond.

🎧 Make sure you listen to hear Seb's thoughts on: 

Growing and retaining L&D professionals 

Here are some of our favourite highlights from the episode below.  

How is technology shaping the modern workforce? 

The increased adoption of digital ecosystems has forever changed the learning environment for L&D teams, as well as learners. This opens a new world of opportunities for L&D, especially when it comes to growing and retaining L&D teams. 

According to Seb, one of the key benefits of technology in the modern workforce is its power to provide a seamless integration from start to finish. This traceability is extremely valuable in helping L&D identify areas for improvement and enhance the delivery of L&D within their organisations.   

How is technology shaping the modern workforce?

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

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. 

For those L&D teams who have a long way to go towards maturity, who are just starting out – what skills should they focus on to add the greatest value?  

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

Adding value by getting closer to stakeholders 

Every organisation is different, and every L&D team is different. What may work for one team may be a disaster for another.  

Seb believes the best thing L&D can do is to take a step back and reflect: “Look at your team, look at your organisation, look at your culture, and think about what is the best fit in terms of obviously moving forward.” 

Add value by getting closer to stakeholders

Research suggests that the L&D profession has become one in which you need to be able to add value outside of your own expertise as well.  

With this knowledge, Seb provides insight into the approach Vitality has taken in building their own successful L&D team in 2021. 

Building an L&D team in 2021

With the evolution of disruptive technologies, many organisations are now reimagining how they want to operate in the future. As Seb says, “If you're going to take a risk, now is probably the time to do it. A lot of businesses are going to double down and invest heavily in their people.”  

So when it comes to thinking about shaping the future of learning and development, we need to be ensuring that we're building effective L&D teams so that we've got the right skills, the right knowledge, and the right capabilities in order to support the broader organisation. Seb shares some advice on this below:

Tips for shaping the future of L&D

Seb and his team are certainly in the midst of an exciting journey and we loved hearing his thoughts and insights around reshaping the future of learning. If you haven't already, check out the full episode here.

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. 

In Episode 12 of the Learning with Go1 podcast, we were joined by Vitality's Seb Tindall to discuss the skills L&D teams need to deliver high performing learning and development programmes in 2021 and beyond. Catch up on some of the highlights from the podcast here. 

What skills do L&D teams need to succeed?

At Go1, we understand the importance technology plays in helping to maintain the quality of L&D work - keeping the learning experience consistent, no matter where the employee. 

In Episode 11 of the Learning with Go1 podcast, meet our new host Craig Hamill - Senior Customer Success Manager at Go1. Each week, Craig will be joined by L&D/HR professionals around the globe, undertaking various roles, across a variety of industries.  

In this episode of the series, Craig is joined by the founders of Quantum Rise Talent Group, Erica Farmer and Hayley Bird, to talk about a very hot topic currently floating around in the L&D space - hybrid learning.  

Leaving no stone unturned, Craig, Erica and Hayley discussed the following: 

How is it different to blended learning?  

How to identify if hybrid learning is an impactful approach for your own projects.  

Ways to successfully implement hybrid learning, including some useful tips and hacks. 

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

By definition, hybrid learning offers a targeted learning experience, taking learner preferences into account to create an optimised and highly experiential blend of online and in-person learning. 

To add to that, Erica believes that hybrid learning is all about improving accessibility, inclusivity, and has the ability to bring learners right to the centre of your L&D strategy.  

What is hybrid learning?

Can hybrid learning drive inclusive learning opportunities? 

Hybrid working has created the need for L&D professionals to review their approach to learning, which in many organisations, now feels like a fragmented environment for learning in the flow of work.  

The great thing about hybrid learning according to Hayley, is this power of flexibility. This flexibility has allowed L&D to align more closely together and deliver a more dynamic, effective and inclusive learning environment. Hayley goes into more detail with this below. 

Can hybrid learning drive inclusive learning opportunities?

How can hybrid learning 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. Erica explains this more below. 

How can hybrid learning drive digital transformation?

When it comes to getting started with hybrid learning, Erica's number one advice is to make sure you're comfortable in the virtual space. While there isn't a "magic bullet", there are certainly some things you can do to prepare. 

Hybrid learning - where do you start?

Top tips for implementing hybrid learning in the workplace 

Top tips for implementing hybrid learning

The key takeaways for people either starting out on that journey or thinking about embracing hybrid learning are:   

Embrace an inclusivity mindset - challenge your own preferences, your own biases, and put yourself in your learners' shoes.  

Don't be afraid to integrate technology – using the latest technologies enhances the quality of the learning experience which is absolutely critical for learner engagement. It also promotes collaboration and brings people closer together. In the age of rapid digital transformation, you can either stay up-to-date or risk falling behind. 

Don't assume that there is never more to learn – there are always going to be new opportunities for hybrid learning, something new to implement. Make sure you are continuously evolving to ensure success within your organisation. 

Practice knowledge sharing – whether it's wins or fails or what would you do differently, share it! Share it as a community network. Share your learnings with other people. As the saying goes, “Knowledge shared is knowledge gained.” 

We hope you enjoyed the podcast and learned a thing or two about hybrid learning. 

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. 

Catch all the highlights from Episode 11 of the Learning with Go1 podcast. This week, we're joined by the founders of Quantum Rise to talk all about hybrid learning.   

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

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