Future-Focused with Christopher Lind

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Future-Focused with Christopher Lind episodes

January 31, 2023 Unite Work & Play with Remote Boost
"There's so much room for activities!" - Brennan Huff (Step Brothers, 2008)

Engagement is so much more than a like, share, or private message. As we navigate the future of work, we continue to look for opportunities to maximize engagement in a way that develops authentic relationships and is effective at connecting team members in a remote setting.

Corporate team activities and outings have long been the eye role of anyone who isn't organizing them, or the token suck-up. However, they do work. Even if its only function is to create a common enemy. What sort of remote activities have you hosted or participated in that has blossomed a remote connection?

In this episode of Learning Tech Talks I'm joined by Jordi Figols from Remote Boost to get a bird's eye view of some of the creative ways that organizations can formulate authentic relationships through a multitude of virtual activities and to gain insight into the interpersonal strategies learning leaders employ to engage their teams in a creative and exciting way.
1 hr 2 min
January 24, 2023 Microlearning Madness with 7taps
2023 is well underway, and I'm happy to announce that microlearning is STILL a relevant conversation!

Haven’t bought into the microlearning wave yet?

When I first started researching platforms, it took me some time to digest some of the pragmatic use cases. During a conversation, someone mentioned that the experiences that resonated with them were the ones the felt the same as all of the other apps they use on a day-to-day basis. Bingo.

Learning applications need to feel AND function familiar to users for increased retention and adoption. What’s familiar to me may not be familiar with my team or company culture. Do your research, quantify familiar, and take action to create results.

In this Learning Tech Talks, I'm catching up with Kate Udalova from 7taps Microlearning to talk about some of the vast changes in the space and with their product since our chat in 2021 and what the outlook for microlearning is moving forward with it's easy-to-digestits learning content that caters to users in a wide range of ways that promotes learning on something that feels familiar and not something they’re forced to deal with.
1 hr 4 min
January 17, 2023 Trends to Watch in 2023 (Part 2)
The journey continues!
There's no shortage of trends in our industry. Some are new; some are rebranded flavors of things past.
While it's never advisable to chase a trend simply because it's a trend or because someone else is doing it, there is value in knowing what they are and their implications.
Unfortunately, a lot of information skims the surface without the necessary depth to consider thoughtfully whether the trends fit your situation.
In an effort to help, this Learning Tech Talks is the second in a two-part mini-series on 10 of the most notable trends we should be considering as learning and talent leaders in 2023.
Hopefully, you'll find this helpful as you consider your plans and investments in the coming year.
1 hr 1 min
January 10, 2023 Trends to Watch in 2023 (Part 1)
There's no shortage of trends in our industry. Some are new; some are rebranded flavors of things past.
While it's never advisable to chase a trend simply because it's a trend or because someone else is doing it, there is value in knowing what they are and their implications.
Unfortunately, a lot of information skims the surface without the necessary depth to consider thoughtfully whether the trends fit your situation.
In an effort to help, this Learning Tech Talks is the first in a two-part mini-series on 10 of the most notable trends we should be considering as learning and talent leaders in 2023.
Hopefully, you'll find this helpful as you consider your plans and investments in the coming year.
1 hr 1 min
January 04, 2023 What's the Big Deal with Skills?
Skills.

In the famous words of Inigo Montoya, “I do not think it means what you think it means.”

Like many other trendy buzzwords, people often say the same words but mean very different things.

Given their significance and the critical role L&D plays, we must be clear on the definitions, their implications across the talent spectrum, and the specific impact on our operations.

To start the year, I’m hosting an ad-hoc Learning Tech Talks covering all of the above and more. As we embark on the new year, there’s no better time to revisit our strategies and ensure they're aligned with one of the most significant opportunities of our time.
1 hr 59 min
December 20, 2022 Landing Your Next Job in L&D (Part 2)
Last week's session just wasn't enough time.

The effort to support folks dealing with a job loss, potential upcoming loss, or even struggling with the overall uncertainty in their current role continues.

The first session focused primarily on skill development, staying relevant, and networking as an L&D professional.

This week, the focus is on standing out and navigating seemingly impossible and defeating application processes. I'll also highlight some watch-outs that may inadvertently hinder your success.

Additionally, I'll share some of what I believe are the best skills you can develop to shine in an interview.

While far from a guaranteed playbook for success, I hope people find this two-part Learning Tech Talks mini-series helpful.
42 min
December 13, 2022 Landing Your Next Job in L&D (Part 1)
I've recently seen and heard from an unfortunate number of folks in my network about the loss, or potential loss, of a job.

Even many securely in their positions are questioning their stability and planning for the worst.

With global economic uncertainty and many companies attempting to get their bearing, I predict it's a trend we'll see for a while.

To help people through this turbulent time, I captured some of the experience I've gleaned over the years and my perspective as an L&D hiring manager.

While there was originally an intended break in content planned, this seemed important enough to supersede the original plan.

While far from a guaranteed playbook for success, I hope people find this two-part Learning Tech Talks mini-series helpful.

In part one, the focus is on best practices and considerations for building skills, staying relevant, and networking as an L&D professional.
1 hr 4 min
December 06, 2022 Defensible Skills with Vametric
“I’m confidently competent in constructing critical core criteria and capable in connecting conditional constraints with care,” said the alliterating learning leader during their annual review.
Learning and competency assessment is, well, complicated. The biggest challenge lies within the burden of proof. Streamlining evidence-based assessment at scale is still something L&D often overlooks as a result of its traditional format and application in specific sectors.
I predict as we continue to experience a remote work shakedown, we will see more evidence-based assessment tools to validate our roles.
In this Learning Tech Talks, I'm hosting Japman Bajaj from Vametric to go deeper into assessment tools and what sort of applications learning leaders can take from them and their potential to shape the future of L&D.
1 hr 2 min
November 29, 2022 Premier Presentations with Prezi
“People who know what they’re talking about don’t need PowerPoint” – Steve Jobs

The advent of presentation software brought us out of the dark ages from the classic overhead projector that had been used for decades. Anyone remember those?

However, much like other early digital transformations, it became a blessing and a curse. The ease of use built an overdependency on cut-and-paste creation with little intentionality.

Without continual improvement and progress in software design, will slide decks become the overhead projector of our era?

In this Learning Tech Talks, I'm talking with David Warren from Prezi to explore the past, the present, and the future of presentation software and how to push boundaries that balance usability with cutting-edge technology and advanced capabilities to engage learning in the #futureofwork.
1 hr 1 min
November 15, 2022 Clarity & Context with LUMA1
Interactive content is an expectation from users.

Static video won’t cut it in the #futureoflearning.

Digital learning has historically relied preponderantly on the logic of passive consumption. The key for learning leaders today is identifying interactive opportunities within the scope of industry parameters and then designing and creating them.

In this Learning Tech Talks, I'm reconnecting with John Hudson and Tiera Ellis from LUMA1 to learn more about their journey with interactive content and how it has influenced their drive to push learning further and faster to help organizations hone their learning strategies and stay on pace in the #futureofwork.
1 hr 1 min

About Future-Focused with Christopher Lind

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Join Christopher as he navigates the diverse intersection of business, technology, and the human experience. And, to be clear, the purpose isn’t just to explore technologies but to unravel the profound ways these tech advancements are reshaping our lives, work, and interactions.