Impact Learning Visionaries Podcast

Dr. Claire Walsh, Director of Education for the Institute of Analytics and AI Society, discusses the importance of data literacy and ethical data practice in the age of AI. She emphasises the need for organisations to adapt to new data regulations and implement best practices to ensure compliance. In this video, she also highlights the challenges of leveraging data in decision-making and the importance of unlearning old habits.

Lydia is the VP of Operations at Storyblok, the first headless content management system that allows editorial teams to manage and organise their content visually and intuitively. Lydia is responsible for successfully scaling the Storyblok team from just 8 people to over 200 in 2 ½ years. She is passionate about creating successful teams, building the best experiences for staff and driving the growth and career path for each of them.

Alistair Dent, Chief Strategy Officer at ProFusion, discusses the importance of connecting business problems to data solutions and the role of the Data Academy in bridging the gap. He emphasizes the need for a common language and understanding of business problems in order to effectively utilize data. Alistair also highlights the power of storytelling in data analysis and the potential impact of emerging technologies on the data landscape.

Rory Sacks, a senior learning and development leader, discusses his career journey and highlights in the field. He shares his experience working at Investopedia, where he helped launch the Investopedia Academy, a global training initiative for financial education. Rory also talks about his challenges at Komodo Health, including building brand identity and managing time constraints. He emphasizes the importance of viewing learning and development as a business within a business and creating a strong brand. Rory discusses the future of learning and development, including the concept of learning in the flow of work and the use of learning experience platforms.

Katja Schipperheijn, renowned author and learning and development strategist, discusses the need for a shift in the approach to learning and development (L&D) in organizations. She also discusses the challenges businesses face in the future of work, such as keeping up with technology and breaking down silo structures. Katja advocates for a more learner-centric and agile approach to L&D, leveraging technologies like knowledge experience platforms and performance management systems. Katja also emphasizes the need for a shift in the education system to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and openness to new ways of learning.

Zainab Hafiz, Learning and Development Manager at Capritino Electric shares her journey in the field of organizational learning strategies. She discusses her background and how she fell into learning and development through facilitation and instructional design. Zainab emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and creating a culture of learning within organizations. She also highlights the challenges of measuring learning impact and adapting to a hybrid and remote work environment.

Ffion Bartley, Head of Learning and Development at 10X Banking, shares her journey in the learning and development space. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs of learners and creating a culture that supports and encourages learning. Ffion discusses the challenges of measuring the impact of learning and development initiatives and suggests taking a nuanced approach to data analysis. She also highlights the significance of feedback in personal growth, organizational development, and high performance.

L&D guru Joe Dunlap discusses human performance technology and its impact on learning and development. He emphasizes the importance of considering all the environmental factors that affect an individual's performance, not just their skills and knowledge. Joe also highlights the challenges of aligning learning and development goals with the expectations of management and the organization. He shares insights on using virtual reality in training and the importance of safety in learning.

Dr. Shannon Putman is a pioneering entrepreneur in XR and education. She has led the largest rollout of educational VR in the USA and, in this episode, discusses using VR in special education classrooms and vocational programs, advocating for accessibility and representation. Shannon addresses the challenges of managing large-scale VR deployments and highlights the need for teacher training and empowerment to use VR effectively in instruction.

Andrew Jacobs shares his perspective on the learning and development industry, specifically, the need to shift from traditional training to a broader concept of learning. Andrew emphasizes the importance of understanding the organization's goals and aligning learning initiatives accordingly. He also explores the evolution of learning, from just-in-time to self-determining learning, and the impact of technology on the learning ecosystem. We also dive into the purpose of assessments and their role in building peer relationships and improving content.