The Learning & Development Podcast

Reinventing L&D for Long-Term Impact with Avinash Chandarana


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How do you continuously reinvent L&D while working with the same stakeholders and navigating constant change? In this episode, Avinash Chadarana, Global Learning & Development Director at MCI Group, shares the realities of leading L&D over the long haul—building from scratch, overcoming challenges like budget cuts and COVID, and evolving with a geographically dispersed remote team.

We dive into the biggest shifts in L&D over the past few decades, the ongoing challenge of moving stakeholders beyond just training requests, and how AI is shaping the future of workforce development. Avinash also shares his principles for staying relevant and ensuring his team does the same.

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Take advantage of thousands of hours of analysis. Hundreds of conversations with industry innovators and 25+ years of hands-on global L&D leadership.

It's all distilled into one framework to help you level up L&D. Access the L&D Maturity Model here - https://360learning.com/maturity-model


KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Develop an intrapreneurial culture to encourage employees to generate innovative ideas.
  • Ask what we are here to achieve, not what we are here to deliver.
  • Make sure everyone knows what success looks like.
  • Empower performance.
  • Leverage localised generative AI.
  • Align learning and development initiatives directly with business outcomes.
  • Join the dots for stakeholders so they truly understand what L&D can do for them.
  • BEST MOMENTS

    “Lead by outcomes, not by hours logged.”

    “See what's coming up and stop being in reactive mode.”

    “With AI we have gone past that point of fetishization or it being novel. We're hearing actual success stories.”


    GUEST BIO

    Avinash Chandarana is a visionary global L&D leader with over 25 years of experience shaping workplace learning. As Global Learning & Development Director at MCI Group - a leading global engagement and marketing agency - he founded the MCI Institute in 2008, transforming employee development for 2,500 staff across 60 offices in 31 countries.

    A recognised Fellow of the Learning & Performance Institute (LPI), Avinash combines human-centred design with cutting-edge technology, including AI, to optimise learning experiences and drive business impact. A true global nomad, his career spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with successful projects in 33+ countries. Beyond leading L&D, he is a sought-after speaker, facilitator, and moderator, holding credentials from MIT Sloan and INSEAD in neuroscience, leadership, and management.

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avinashc

    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523

    L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home

    ABOUT THE HOST

    David James

    David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.

    As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D.


    CONTACT METHOD

     https://twitter.com/davidinlearning

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin

    L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective

    https://360learning.com/blog

    L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home


    This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

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