Learning at Large

After a short break the Learning at Large podcast is back with a brand new series - bringing you the top tips and tricks from learning leaders in some of the world's biggest organizations.

Faced with a global pandemic, being ready to adapt your approach is key to remaining effective. In this week's episode, hear how Casper Moerck, Siemens' Head of Learning Technology – Americas, has responded to COVID-19. Explore how he's creating a robust learning ecosystem ready for future challenges. From embracing a learning culture to crowdsourcing skills gaps, find out how he puts his people at the center of L&D.

(Ep26)

Lifelong learning keeps your people engaged and ready for the next step in their career with you. Hear how Joe Tischbern, Director of Talent Development and Engagement at Smart & Final, has used his own experience to inspire the next generation. Find out his secret to high retention and career loyalty, and discover how Joe built a homegrown leadership training program from scratch.

(Ep25)

The global pandemic has seen people rapidly adopting new technologies. Hear how Tracie Cantu, Director of Learning Technology at Wholefoods, is adapting her approach in light of these developments. Find out how she sees an increase in user experience data driving an L&D evolution, and how a modern learning ecosystem meets her organization's unique needs.

(Ep24)

In the fast-changing world of retail, a workforce that's ready to evolve with your business is key. Hear how Megan Comerford, Vice President of Talent Development, and Charles Donnell, Director of Talent Development, are focusing on the future at PVH. Find out how an agile approach to learning is building a workforce ready for change. Discover how using local partnerships and business expertise is central to their success.

Ep23

Great brand experiences don't just happen. Your people make them happen. Hear how Kathleen Mattie, an experienced Global Learning and Development Director for many large-scale beauty brands, approached a global program of brand education. Find out how she managed a centralized learning model across 42 countries. Explore the impact of personal development. Discover why looking to consumers will give you metrics that matter.

(Ep22)

When research showed that traditional performance management wasn't working, Gap Inc. decided to make a change. Hear how Rob Ollander Krane, Head of Talent Planning and Performance, transformed their approach. Explore how a toolkit of resources can support behavior change and empower managers, and find out why you need to keep retail learning short and visual if it's going to be effective.

Ep21

Following a period of rapid growth, Lush North America needed to adapt - and a new learning strategy put its mission center stage. Hear Shauna Grinke, Head of People and Culture, share her insights into these changes. Find out how connecting your people with your purpose can see real results, and explore why the human element is key to effective retail L&D.

(Ep20)

From technological advances to evolving customer demands, the workplace is changing. And the skills and knowledge organizations need to succeed are changing too. In this week's episode, find out how Stefaan van Hooydonk, Chief Learning Officer at Cognizant, keeps up. Hear how he's taking a new approach by building a culture of curiosity and embracing continuous learning. Enjoy!

(Ep19)

With fast-paced change and high employee turnover, retail is a unique sector. L&D in this dynamic landscape presents many challenges. In this week's episode hear Roberta Guinzoni, HR Director at Flying Tiger Copenhagen, share her insights into what makes retail L&D successful. Find out how she keeps pace with change and why being experimental is essential.

(EP18)

This week I'm joined by Melissa Taylor, Global L&D leader at Porter Novelli. In this episode, we hear how Melissa's vast experience in behavior change communications plays out in her L&D role. We explore: why supporting conversations at scale matters, how Melissa created space for learning in the business, a live example of how you can motivate someone to want to learn, and how they manage to support a global audience without an LMS.

Enjoy!

(EP17)