The Learning & Development Podcast

L&D At Netflix With Kenny Temowo


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What’s it like to lead L&D at one of the world’s most renowned and successful companies? Netflix has grown into an international powerhouse of home entertainment and is almost as famous for its people practices as its product. In this episode we lift the lid on L&D at Netflix and explore what development looks like at this aspirational and ambitious brand.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • The culture informs everything Netflix does.
  • Netflix takes a different approach to performance management.
  • At Netflix the culture is innovation, L&D emanates from that culture.
  • Ongoing feedback is a key component of Netflix culture.
  • Onboarding is extensive and immerses people in all areas of the business.
  • Because they have a global workforce there are some cultural differences, but the important principles are the same across the entire company.
  • It is cheaper to develop and promote from within, which Netflix does a lot.
  • Don’t be afraid to push the boundaries.

BEST MOMENTS
'We talk a lot in Netflix around good processes.'

'You cannot make a distinction between the technical skills or industry knowledge and culture.'

'We do a good job of codifying the culture.'

VALUABLE RESOURCES
The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523

L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home/

ABOUT THE GUEST
Kenny Temowo Bio
Kenny Temowo leads Talent Management and Leadership development for Netflix UK. He’s spent almost two decades in learning and education, working as a consultant with clients such as the BBC, Vodafone, Rolls-Royce, as well as leading in-house L&D teams.

ABOUT THE HOST
David James 
David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa. 

As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D. 

CONTACT METHOD 

  • Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning/
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/ 
  • L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective/
  • Blog: https://360learning.com/blog/
  • L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home/
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