John Helmer talks to David Perring of learning and talent analysts Fosway Group. David is Director of Research at Fosway, an ebullient and popular figure who held senior learning and development posts at NTL and Virgin Media before becoming an analyst.   David on Twitter: @davidperring     01:24 What’s an analyst for? 05:36 Are our platforms burning? 09:14 Learning experience platforms 11:02 Do we have a content addiction problem? 14:52 Should vendors be responsible for the processes of learning beyond providing the tech? 16:44 Importance of asking for feedback 18:04 Complex learning 21:26 Is the vendor content market under threat? 29:24 Data and learning 37:04 Can analysts change things? 45:16 Is he more optimistic or pessimistic for the future?     Learning Culture Links  https://hbr.org/video/5686668254001/the-8-types-of-company-culture  https://hbr.org/2018/01/the-culture-factor?referral=00060    Impact of High Performers - McKinsey  https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/attracting-and-retaining-the-right-talent    Marshall Goldsmith links  https://www.marshallgoldsmith.com/articles/leadership-is-a-contact-sport-an-8-step-leadership-development-model-for-success/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zelwaaRJylw    Fosway Infographic for Learning Tech 2019  http://www.fosway.com/research/next-gen-learning/digital-learning-realities-2019/    Preso from Learning Live  http://www.fosway.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Fosway-Group-Learning-Technology-Landscape-Learning-LIVE-Sept-2019-FINAL.pdf      Contact John Helmer: Twitter: @johnhelmer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer/ Website: http://johnhelmerconsulting.com/