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We catch up with Beth Hall from Cotton On two years after hearing about their deliberately different approach to L&D in Episode 33. While the philosophy hasn't changed, the approach to continue building and sustaining a strong learning culture across a global team has evolved. In our wide-ranging conversation, Beth talks about some of the key shifts and initiatives they've undertaken in the past two years, and what they're now working on.

Host: Michelle Ockers

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An example of an organisational learning strategy from the Australian Public Service which illustrates how Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact by creating a learning strategy. This is a companion episode to Elevate 08: Introduction to Organisational Learning Strategy

Host: Michelle Ockers

Resources:

• Australian Public Service Learning and Development Strategy GO TO RESOURCE
• Australian Public Service Learning and Development Action Plan – GO TO RESOURCE
• APS Strategy on a page with elements annotated GO TO RESOURCE
• APS Agencies - GO TO RESOURCE
• Learning Uncut's L&D Strategy Builder process GO TO RESOURCE
• Subscribe to be advised when our learning strategy webinars are open for registration (bottom of website page) GO TO RESOURCE
• Record your L&D Why Story on Storytagger before 6 September 2021 GO TO RESOURCE

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Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are not a fad. They are in use right now in organisations around the world and have a long-term future in enterprise. L&D is one of the most significant domains for application of VR and AR. Jeremy Dalton, PwC Head of XR and author of Reality Check, discusses a wide range of case studies that illustrate the strengths and potential of VR and AR, and highlight when to consider using them in learning experiences.

Host: Michelle Ockers

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Insights on how how Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact

from the 2021 Annual L&D Benchmark Report. With guest Gent Ahmetaj from Mind Toolsl for Business.

Host: Michelle Ockers

Resources:

• Gent Ahmetaj LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE
• 2021 Annual L&D Performance Benchmark Report GO TO RESOURCE
• Learning Performance Benchmark by Mind Tools for Business GO TO RESOURCE

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Network Rail operate the British rail network infrastructure. Over the past two years they've radically shifted how they identify training needs for their maintenance and engineering teams. They have figured out how to use data on the operational performance of the network to identify skill requirements. Guy Wilmshurst-Smith discusses how they got started and have continued to evolve and scale their approach. He shares lessons about working with business data that make this an important case study for all L&D professionals who want to create business value.

Host: Michelle Ockers

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How Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact by updating or refreshing their organisational learning strategy. Michelle Ockers provides an introduction to learning strategy.

Host: Michelle Ockers

Resources:

• Michelle Ockers LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE
• Introduction to Organisational Learning Strategy, article by Michelle Ockers and Ravina Bhatia GO TO RESOURCE
• Checklist: 9 Principles for Creating a Learning Strategy, from Learning Uncut GO TO RESOURCE
• Book a call with one of Learning Uncut's experts if you'd like guidance on your specific situation and next steps to create your learning strategy - GO TO RESOURCE

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Kristina Tsiriotakis updates us on Deciem's learning strategy, a balanced approach that is both aligned with organizational performance and embraces the human. This is a wide-ranging, fascinating conversation that demonstrates how L&D can be the glue in an organization by enabling and supporting learning rather than controlling it.

Host: Michelle Ockers

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How Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact by scaffolding self-directed learning.

Host: Michelle Ockers

Resources:

• Catherine Lombardozzi LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE
• Learning 4 Learning Professionals (Catherine's business) website GO TO RESOURCE
• Self-Directed Learning: Essential Strategy for a Rapidly Changing World by Catherine Lombardozzi, Learning Guild Research Paper, June 2020 GO TO RESOURCE
• Curated resources from Catherine – Scaffolding Self-Direction at Work GO TO RESOURCE

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Humm Group used a series of nudges in advance of a virtual workshop to improve the collaboration of their Finance team. Graham Blaxell, the Humm L&D Leader is joined by Michael Tan form Elenta who partnered with them to create this program. We explore how behavioural science has informed this nudge-led learning program.

Host: Michelle Ockers

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How Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact and practice by gathering structured stories – with guest Cheryl Clemons, CEO of StoryTagger.

Host: Michelle Ockers

Resources:

• Cheryl Clemons LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE
• Five Future Skills to Develop Today with Employee Storytelling GO TO RESOURCE
• StoryTagger – Guided video storytelling platform GO TO RESOURCE
• My L&D Why – Share a story that illustrates what gives you meaning and purpose in L&D GO TO RESOURCE

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