In this episode, we share a pragmatic, evidence-based guide to navigating the future of L&D without getting lost in content libraries.

Our guest is Michelle Ockers, the founder of Learning Uncut and co-author of The L&D Leader. Michelle is a practitioner first, with a unique talent for cutting through industry buzzwords to find what actually works.

In this conversation, we explore:

• 📉 Why "throwing courses at people" is a failing strategy when the time horizon for skills is shrinking.
• 🛶 The Wayfinding Metaphor: How the Polynesian Voyaging Society offers the perfect blueprint for modern L&D.
• 🔄 Why you should stop asking "How do you learn?" and start asking "How do you get better at stuff?"
• 🦁 How to be "Smart Bold" and move beyond "proving" your value to "improving" your work.

This conversation brings such a clear, evidence-based voice to the table. Michelle has a wonderful way of cutting through the noise. We think you’ll love her advice on how to adopt the mindset of a navigator to handle uncertainty with confidence.

📖 Book Details:

More information on Michelle's book "The L&D Leader" - https://www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/the-l-d-leader-9781398620278

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