Summary (From Me)

Nick is a knowledgeable guy and all-round friendly legend. We crossed paths through some work projects but have stayed in touch and have always found him interesting to chat to. Broad chat on a bunch of things that Nick has been working on recently, think there will need to be a part two because this chat went so quickly and there was so many other things I wanted to ask about.

Summary (AI Generated)

In this conversation, Nick discusses his journey in the learning and development (L&D) field, emphasizing the evolution of learning practices, the importance of narrative, and the challenges faced by the industry. He critiques traditional learning systems, advocating for a shift towards job task-based learning and the need for organizations to rethink their approach to learning. Nick highlights the role of technology, particularly AI, in transforming L&D practices and stresses the importance of context and relationships in effective learning. The conversation concludes with reflections on the future of L&D and the need for organizations to adapt to changing environments.

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Stella Collins, Chief Learning Officer and co-founder of Stella Labs, discusses the challenges faced by L&D teams in delivering effective learning. She highlights the focus on content delivery and the lack of emphasis on practical application and behavior change. Collins emphasizes the importance of understanding how people learn and the need for explicit learning strategies. She introduces the GEAR model, which includes guidance, experimentation, application, and retention, as a framework for effective learning. Collins also discusses the role of AI in learning and how it can automate certain processes, freeing up time for L&D professionals to focus on more valuable tasks. The conversation explores the challenges of learning and development, particularly in the context of subject matter experts (SMEs) and master performers. It emphasizes the importance of getting SMEs to think about their knowledge and skills from a beginner's perspective and distilling their expertise into key points. The conversation also touches on the need for observation and questioning to understand how SMEs perform their tasks. The role of mentors in the learning process is highlighted, as well as the importance of measuring outcomes and progress. The scalability of learning platforms and the limitations of traditional LMSs are discussed. The conversation concludes with a curiosity about the connection between the mind and body in learning.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:04 The Role of Neuroscience in Effective Learning

08:43 The Potential of Technology, Including AI, in Learning

12:57 Designing the Learning Experience for Impact

24:18 Building on a Solid Starting Point

26:02 The Power of Observation and Questioning

27:48 The L10 Model: A Tool for Evaluation

29:45 Challenges of Traditional Learning Management Systems

Accepting the imperfections and overcoming the fears of putting this out into the public sphere but you have to start somewhere. Weekend reflections led me to rerecord this and be a little more me. I wanted to do a short intro and little about myself for anyone who doesn't know me and get the ball rolling, looking forward to having some guests on moving forward and a little less of me talking to myself.

Greg reflects on his journey of starting a podcast and shares his motivations for creating it. He discusses the challenges of perfectionism and imposter syndrome, as well as the importance of authenticity in his podcast. Greg also talks about his personal and professional growth over the years and how conversations and podcasts have played a significant role in his development. He expresses his curiosity about people and his desire to connect with and learn from others. Greg concludes by mentioning his plans for the podcast and his excitement for future guests.

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podcast, starting, challenges, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, authenticity, personal growth, professional growth, conversations, curiosity, learning, connections