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Thank you for listening to the Learning From The Edges Podcast during 2023. As with everything it's important to pause and take a moment to reflect. No better time of year to do that than the Christmas break. 

This week Michelle takes a moment to thank you for listening. She starts to look at some of the themes which are emerging from this podcast. Plus she encourages you to do your own reflection, expand your network and set yourself a learning challenge for 2024. Remember that we can learn more from the friction in work by considering the different people involved and their perspectives.

As a member of the Learning From The Edges podcast community, we would love to hear what you have taken from this project and where you think we should go from here. Drop Michelle at email with your thoughts, or connect on LinkedIn - be sure to mention the podcast in your connection message. 

Thanks once again for joining us throughout this series, recorded in 2023. We look forward to speaking with you in the next episode when we're back from our festive break and resuming our regular schedule in 2024.

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Learning from the Edges is hosted by Michelle Parry-Slater, Director, Kairos Modern Learning.

Michelle is the author of The Learning and Development Handbook - a practical guide for all professionals looking to offer effective, efficient, enjoyable and engaging people development, but not sure where to start. This book is full of practical tips and advice. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, this is urgent reading for anyone working in people development.

Join us with your thoughts on Twitter @LearningEdges and connect with Michelle on LinkedIn/michelleparryslater

Purchase your copy of The Learning and Development Handbook: thelndhandbook.com

Work with Kairos Modern Learning: kairosmodernlearning.co.uk

Podcast production by Liam Gardner Record and Repurpose

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In this enlightening episode of the Learning from the Edges Podcast, our host Michelle engages in a thought-provoking conversation with seasoned experts Sharon Green and Tom Robinson.

Together, they delve into the intricate world of interim team members, unravelling the unique dynamics that define their employment and exploring how these individuals can be invaluable assets to organisations, easing frictions.

Join us as we unravel the strategic advantages that interim teams bring to the table, shedding light on the transformative perspectives that come with their temporary yet impactful presence.

From navigating change to decoding the untold stories of ephemeral excellence, this episode promises a deep dive into the world of transient talent and its crucial role in shaping organisational success. Tune in for a compelling exploration of the strategic advantage that interim team members bring to the forefront of business evolution.

Sharon Green linkedin.com/in/sharongreenchiara

Tom Robinson linkedin.com/in/talenttom

Sharon's community is The HR Interim Networking community It’s for people professionals wannabe, soon–to-be or actually working as freelancers, contractors, coaches, interims and independent peeps. There are lots of other communities too, which are signposted from time to time to members. 

Other links referenced in this week's episode:

IIM - The Institute of Interim Management - and here’s their annual survey. They also have a community on Linked In called – The Voice of Interim Management – with interims and agencies on it. 

The Association of Professional Interims,  provides the  ‘what is a professional interim quote’ interim-management-purchasing.co.uk/assoc-professional-interims.html 

 IPSE is another organisation recommend for freelancers and the EO Executives report provided us with some useful statistics. 

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Learning from the Edges is hosted by Michelle Parry-Slater, Director, Kairos Modern Learning.

Michelle is the author of The Learning and Development Handbook - a practical guide for all professionals looking to offer effective, efficient, enjoyable and engaging people development, but not sure where to start. This book is full of practical tips and advice. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, this is urgent reading for anyone working in people development.

Join us with your thoughts on Twitter @LearningEdges and connect with Michelle on LinkedIn/michelleparryslater

Purchase your copy of The Learning and Development Handbook: thelndhandbook.com

Work with Kairos Modern Learning: kairosmodernlearning.co.uk

Podcast production by Liam Gardner Record and Repurpose

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Welcome to this episode that is charged ready to challenge traditional notions of leadership and learning. Join Michelle and Julian Stodd, as they delve into the importance of cultivating trust, compassion, and understanding within leadership, exploring how these qualities can transform the development of individuals within a business.

In a world that is constantly evolving, where uncertainty is the only constant, we discuss why it's crucial for our leaders, and Learning and Development experts to embrace the chaos of learning. 

Dive into the insights Julian and Michelle explore from how to champion new ways of thinking to fostering an environment that encourages innovation and growth.

Consider how we can challenge the notion that learning should follow a singular, uniform approach. Instead, we advocate for recognising the individuality of the learning journey and understanding the unique needs of each team member.

To further the discussion with Julian, find him on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/julian-stodd-6774377

Julian refers to his many books and publications throughout the podcast. You can find them here seasaltlearning.com/books

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Learning from the Edges is hosted by Michelle Parry-Slater, Director, Kairos Modern Learning.

Michelle is the author of The Learning and Development Handbook - a practical guide for all professionals looking to offer effective, efficient, enjoyable and engaging people development, but not sure where to start. This book is full of practical tips and advice. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, this is urgent reading for anyone working in people development.

Join us with your thoughts on Twitter @LearningEdges and connect with Michelle on LinkedIn/michelleparryslater

Purchase your copy of The Learning and Development Handbook: thelndhandbook.com

Work with Kairos Modern Learning: kairosmodernlearning.co.uk

Podcast production by Liam Gardner Record and Repurpose

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Welcome to episode 17 of Learning from The Edges. You join us this week as we explore the concept of learning from outside of work. Inviting us to look wider, our guests unravel the impact of untapped potential in our learning from our adjacent communities within the professional sphere.

Discover how individuals can break free from the constraints of job descriptions and harness the wealth of knowledge gained outside the workplace, turning personal experiences into powerful assets we can use at work. From unlearning and its significance in our everyday lives to what we get from our communities, our panel discussions go beyond traditional learning approaches, encouraging a dynamic mindset that values curiosity, continuous learning, and adaptation. 

Whether you're a seasoned Learning and Development professional or someone navigating the challenges of increasing productivity at your organisation, this podcast provides practical insights, real-world examples to help get you started on a journey of growth and transformation.

To dive in further to the benefits of learning from your adjacent communities, be sure to check out the book co-authored by David and Steve.

Adjacent Learning by David Hayden & Steve George, published by Kogan Page

Link: koganpage.com/product/adjacent-learning-9781398608238

Or reach out to our guests using the following contact details;

David Hayden linkedin.com/in/david-hayden-8176919
Steve George linkedin.com/in/steve-george-frsa-assoc-cipd-gmbpss-1a80931b

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Learning from the Edges is hosted by Michelle Parry-Slater, Director, Kairos Modern Learning.

Michelle is the author of The Learning and Development Handbook - a practical guide for all professionals looking to offer effective, efficient, enjoyable and engaging people development, but not sure where to start. This book is full of practical tips and advice. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, this is urgent reading for anyone working in people development.

Join us with your thoughts on Twitter @LearningEdges and connect with Michelle on LinkedIn/michelleparryslater

Purchase your copy of The Learning and Development Handbook: thelndhandbook.com

Work with Kairos Modern Learning: kairosmodernlearning.co.uk

Podcast production by Liam Gardner Record and Repurpose

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Join us this week as we explore the thought-provoking episode discussing the transformative power of transparency and how building open and collaborative structures within the workplace can help us reach 'Transparent Horizons'. Surely by fostering a culture of openness and honesty can revolutionise the way we work and collaborate?

As well as the theory, we were interested in how this works practically. In our longest episode to date, we delve into real-world examples, providing insights into the challenges and triumphs of organisations that have successfully embraced transparency in their working practices.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in work, this episode equips you with actionable insights to create workplaces that thrive on openness, trust, and collaboration. Tune in to for a guide on reshaping your organisation's structure for a more connected and empowered working community.

If you want to further the discussion with one of our guests, please find them using the following links.

Lisa Gill linkedin.com/in/lisa-gill-23815a4

Dave Hewett linkedin.com/in/dave-hewett-b97609

Perry Timms linkedin.com/in/perrytimms

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Learning from the Edges is hosted by Michelle Parry-Slater, Director, Kairos Modern Learning.

Michelle is the author of The Learning and Development Handbook - a practical guide for all professionals looking to offer effective, efficient, enjoyable and engaging people development, but not sure where to start. This book is full of practical tips and advice. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, this is urgent reading for anyone working in people development.

Join us with your thoughts on Twitter @LearningEdges and connect with Michelle on LinkedIn/michelleparryslater

Purchase your copy of The Learning and Development Handbook: thelndhandbook.com

Work with Kairos Modern Learning: kairosmodernlearning.co.uk

Podcast production by Liam Gardner Record and Repurpose

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Welcome to this second bonus episode of the Learning From The Edges podcast, where we're switching the format to hear from regular host Michelle as she is interviewed for an article in the Belgian Learning and Development Training Newspaper.

In this interview by Robbert Flyppo, we continue from bonus episode 1 to explore our perspectives on learning culture, uncovering practical strategies, and highlight learning culture's pivotal role in organisational growth and employee development.

Whilst not originally recorded for a podcast, we felt the insights and ideas complement both Michelle's live Keynote at Stimulearning's L&D Talks, and Robbert's magazine article. As multi-modal learning options are part of a socialised learning culture, we are living our truth by sharing this second episode as a deviation from the usual pod.

Below are links to the full article, the interviewer and other resources that were mentioned in the creation of this episode.

This interview was recorded to produce an article for the Belgian magazine Leren & Ontwikkelen Opleidingskrant Volume 17 Edition 61 (Learning and Development Training Newspaper). The article can be found on pages 31-33 at this link www.bedrijfsopleidingen.be/documenten/opleidingskrant/opleidingskrant_nl61.pdf

The interviewer is Robbert Flypo www.linkedin.com/in/robbert-flypo-042907141

Robbert is a senior L&D Specialist at Paulig, an international company in the food industry. A teacher who, after his studies, didn’t find the way back to school and instead started his journey in the wondrous world of L&D. His mission: to spice up ‘a life full of flavour’ with lifelong learning using practical know-how and empowering local teams. His current focus is improving the on-the-job training across all Paulig production sites.

Also mentioned in the recording are:

Sarah Nicholl Learning Habits
www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/learning-habits-9781398609129 

David Marquet Turn The Ship Around
davidmarquet.com/turn-the-ship-around-book

Nigel Harrison Performance Consulting
performconsult.co.uk/what-is-performance-consulting

Frederic Laloux Reinventing Organisatio

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Learning from the Edges is hosted by Michelle Parry-Slater, Director, Kairos Modern Learning.

Michelle is the author of The Learning and Development Handbook - a practical guide for all professionals looking to offer effective, efficient, enjoyable and engaging people development, but not sure where to start. This book is full of practical tips and advice. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, this is urgent reading for anyone working in people development.

Join us with your thoughts on Twitter @LearningEdges and connect with Michelle on LinkedIn/michelleparryslater

Purchase your copy of The Learning and Development Handbook: thelndhandbook.com

Work with Kairos Modern Learning: kairosmodernlearning.co.uk

Podcast production by Liam Gardner Record and Repurpose

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Welcome to this first bonus episode of Learning From The Edges podcast. We are switching the format to hear from podcast host Michelle Parry-Slater as she's interviewed by Robbert Flyppo ahead of her Keynote on Learning Culture at Stimulearning's L&D Talks.

In this interview, for the Belgian Learning and Development Training Newspaper, we explore our perspectives on learning culture, uncovering practical strategies, and highlight learning culture's pivotal role in organisational growth and employee development.

Not originally recorded for a podcast, we felt the insights and ideas complement both the live Keynote and Robbert's article. As multi-modal learning options are part of a socialised learning culture, we're living our truth by sharing this episode as a deviation from the usual pod.

This is part 1 of a longer conversation, so be sure to listen to bonus episode 2 as well. Below are links that were mentioned in the creation of this episode.

This interview was recorded to produce an article for the Belgian magazine Leren & Ontwikkelen Opleidingskrant Volume 17 Edition 61 (Learning and Development Training Newspaper).

The article features on pages 31-33 www.bedrijfsopleidingen.be/documenten/opleidingskrant/opleidingskrant_nl61.pdf

The interviewer is Robbert Flypo
linkedin.com/in/robbert-flypo-042907141

Robbert is a senior L&D Specialist at Paulig, an international company in the food industry. A teacher who, after his studies, didn’t find the way back to school and instead started his journey in the wondrous world of L&D. His mission: to spice up ‘a life full of flavour’ with lifelong learning using practical know-how and empowering local teams. His current focus is improving the on-the-job training across all Paulig production sites.

Also mentioned in the recording are:

Sarah Nicholl Learning Habits
www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/learning-habits-9781398609129

David Marquet Turn The Ship Around
davidmarquet.com/turn-the-ship-around-book

Nigel Harrison Performance Consulting
performconsult.co.uk/what-is-performance-consulting


Frederic Laloux Rei

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Learning from the Edges is hosted by Michelle Parry-Slater, Director, Kairos Modern Learning.

Michelle is the author of The Learning and Development Handbook - a practical guide for all professionals looking to offer effective, efficient, enjoyable and engaging people development, but not sure where to start. This book is full of practical tips and advice. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, this is urgent reading for anyone working in people development.

Join us with your thoughts on Twitter @LearningEdges and connect with Michelle on LinkedIn/michelleparryslater

Purchase your copy of The Learning and Development Handbook: thelndhandbook.com

Work with Kairos Modern Learning: kairosmodernlearning.co.uk

Podcast production by Liam Gardner Record and Repurpose

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Join us in a thought-provoking conversation as we unravel the potential and pitfalls of personality profiling tools in Learning and Development. While these tools offer valuable insights, we'll explore why relying on them alone can be limiting. Is it a case of 'don't box me in' or do they set people free to be themselves? 

This week we challenge our thinking towards a holistic approach that combines profiling tools with a deeper understanding of individuals, ensuring development practitioners make informed decisions that go beyond mere judgments and truly enhance personal and professional development.

Further the discussion with our guest experts, who can be found here:

Teresa Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresar/

Lucinda Carney https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/

Sukh Pabial https://www.linkedin.com/in/sukhvinder-pabial/

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Learning from the Edges is hosted by Michelle Parry-Slater, Director, Kairos Modern Learning.

Michelle is the author of The Learning and Development Handbook - a practical guide for all professionals looking to offer effective, efficient, enjoyable and engaging people development, but not sure where to start. This book is full of practical tips and advice. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, this is urgent reading for anyone working in people development.

Join us with your thoughts on Twitter @LearningEdges and connect with Michelle on LinkedIn/michelleparryslater

Purchase your copy of The Learning and Development Handbook: thelndhandbook.com

Work with Kairos Modern Learning: kairosmodernlearning.co.uk

Podcast production by Liam Gardner Record and Repurpose

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Work is a big part of our everyday lives but we all have to live with the  impact of how we feel and respond in our day to day roles. In this podcast we think about how people are beyond the desk they sit at. 

People often face increasing challenges which can affect their mental health. Businesses are looking for better ways to support staff with the balancing act of life and work. How can we all achieve a healthier work-life balance?

In time for World Mental Health Day on 10th October, join us as we discuss the impact of friction in work on mental health with Anita Guru.

Anita has a background in Occupational Psychology and has worked in Leadership, Talent and Organisational Development for nearly 20 years. Anita has herself been on a personal journey with mental illness. Since her recovery she has been raising awareness around mental health to break the stigma in the workplace and open up the conversation for others who may be struggling.

Find Anita using the following links:

www.anitagurumindcoach.com | Email [email protected] | www.linkedin.com/in/anitaguru | Instagram - _themindcoach_

Other useful links if you, or someone you know, is struggling with their mental health:
myblackdog.co
mind.org.uk
samaritains.org
rethink.org

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Learning from the Edges is hosted by Michelle Parry-Slater, Director, Kairos Modern Learning.

Michelle is the author of The Learning and Development Handbook - a practical guide for all professionals looking to offer effective, efficient, enjoyable and engaging people development, but not sure where to start. This book is full of practical tips and advice. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, this is urgent reading for anyone working in people development.

Join us with your thoughts on Twitter @LearningEdges and connect with Michelle on LinkedIn/michelleparryslater

Purchase your copy of The Learning and Development Handbook: thelndhandbook.com

Work with Kairos Modern Learning: kairosmodernlearning.co.uk

Podcast production by Liam Gardner Record and Repurpose

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In the dynamic landscape of modern education and training, Learning and Development practitioners face a variety of challenge and friction.

Join us on this week's Learning From the Edges podcast as we speak with Gary Cookson and Jo Cook about delivering learning experiences. We discuss it's not all about the delivery, but how we are able to cater for our learners, giving them the best access and environment to learn.

If you are keen to learn more about Gary's work you can find his book Hybrid Learning here: https://www.koganpage.com/product/hr-for-hybrid-working-9781398605725

For resources from Jo, including her research reports and more on digital body language, click here: https://lightbulbmoment.info/topresources/

Or to further the conversation with either Gary or Jo, use the links below.
Gary: www.linkedin.com/in/garycookson
Jo: www.linkedin.com/in/jocooklightbulb

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Learning from the Edges is hosted by Michelle Parry-Slater, Director, Kairos Modern Learning.

Michelle is the author of The Learning and Development Handbook - a practical guide for all professionals looking to offer effective, efficient, enjoyable and engaging people development, but not sure where to start. This book is full of practical tips and advice. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, this is urgent reading for anyone working in people development.

Join us with your thoughts on Twitter @LearningEdges and connect with Michelle on LinkedIn/michelleparryslater

Purchase your copy of The Learning and Development Handbook: thelndhandbook.com

Work with Kairos Modern Learning: kairosmodernlearning.co.uk

Podcast production by Liam Gardner Record and Repurpose