The Digital Adoption Show | Upskilling the Future Digital Workforce

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  • Boosting Knowledge Management Efficiency: The Power of Digital Adoption Platforms with Dr. Thomas Blumer

    In the latest season of the Digital Adoption Show, Arijeet Das, Director of Sales at WhatFix, introduces the audience to inspiring stories of execution and growth. Season four promises fresh perspectives, engaging discussions, and insights from industry leaders. The focus of the episode is on maximizing knowledge management efficiency with digital adoption platforms (DAPs), featuring Dr. Thomas Blumer, former Director of Knowledge Management at QAD.

    • Thomas shares his extensive experience in global knowledge management and learning strategies, emphasizing the impact of DAPs on customer value through digital adoption, AI, and machine learning. The conversation delves into Thomas's passions outside of work, his recent travel to Zurich, and a humorous exchange on favorite colors. The episode introduces a new segment, "Triple Strike," where Thomas provides insights into his personality and preferences.
    • The core discussion centers around DAPs, their role in optimizing processes, reducing onboarding time, and enhancing user experiences. Thomas highlights the importance of storytelling in justifying DAP adoption, emphasizing that people remember stories more than numbers. The conversation concludes with insights into significant shifts in perceptions around DAPs, emphasizing the power of data and the paradigm shift from reactive learning to strategic decision-making. Overall, the episode offers a comprehensive exploration of DAPs and their transformative impact on organizational efficiency.
    • In the continued conversation, the discussion delves into the transformative potential of combining Digital Adoption Platforms (DAP) with Artificial Intelligence (AI). The speaker emphasizes the paradigm shift, highlighting how DAP and AI together can revolutionize not just active processes but also manage inactivities, allowing for insightful comparisons across different regions and processes. The focus shifts from historical emphasis on activities to scrutinizing wait times and optimizing processes.
    • The conversation unfolds to underscore the strategic value of DAP and AI, emphasizing their role in reducing costs, improving efficiency, and contributing directly to the bottom line. The importance of recognizing the opportunity cost associated with wait times becomes evident. The speaker shares concrete examples of the positive impact on onboarding time, support ticket closures, and complex solution transitions.
    • As the discussion progresses, the conversation touches upon the challenges faced during deployment and usage optimization, cautioning against pitfalls such as a lack of clear business objectives, insufficient stakeholder involvement, and the importance of setting standards to avoid future issues.
    • The conversation then pivots to the anticipated future landscape, predicting a 70% adoption of DAP primarily driven by AI integration by 2025. The speaker elaborates on the synergy between DAP and AI, emphasizing the generation of valuable insights, data cleaning capabilities, and compliance enforcement. The potential for AI to enhance user experience, generate personalized content, and offer just-in-time interventions is highlighted.


    The episode concludes with a glimpse into the future of DAP, envisioning its role in controlled AI rollouts, streamlined end-to-end processes, and personalized knowledge delivery. The speaker expresses excitement about the rapid advancements and the potential for DAP to bring about a transformative era in knowledge management. The importance of storytelling in creating compelling DAP narratives is emphasized as parting advice for the audience.

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    34 min
  • Season 3 Wrap-up!

    The Digital Adoption Show concludes its season with a captivating compilation of top 5 discussions from season three, delving into revolutionary themes shaping the modern workplace. The curated selection spotlights impactful insights shared by industry experts.

    • The episode kicks off by showcasing Dawn McKendry's illuminating dialogue on digital adoption's transformative impact on banking experiences. Dawn, an IT learning and development lead at Ameris Bank, emphasizes leveraging digital tools like Whatfix to bolster seamless customer interactions. By empowering employees with efficient tools, Dawn highlights the significance of instilling confidence in customers and employees, essential in the competitive banking industry.
    • Next, Carrie Berg, VP of L&D at Teladoc Health, challenges the misconception of separating personal growth from professional development. She emphasizes the overlap between personal ethos and professional growth, advocating for continual learning in all spheres of life. Carrie stresses the importance of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in evolving as leaders, advocating for a broader understanding and appreciation of diverse perspectives.
    • Ben Cowan, Director of Skills Strategy at DeGreed, explores the concept of skill-based organizations. Cowan delineates how prioritizing skills in talent decisions reshapes organizational structures, leading to increased learning efficiency and strategic workforce planning.
    • Antoine Brossard, Global Director of Learning and Development at Philips, engages in an intriguing conversation, diving into the impact of skill-based development on organizational success. Brossard elucidates how the concept of skills transcends industries, applying universally from a barista at Starbucks to the CEO of a global financial institution. He emphasizes breaking down job roles into skills, capabilities, and knowledge domains, asserting its applicability across diverse work environments.
    • However, he highlights challenges in implementing this transformative approach. Traditionally, HR responds reactively to skill gaps identified by business leaders, which falls short in a rapidly evolving environment where employees need to learn new skills while unlearning outdated ones. Additionally, fragmented and insufficiently consolidated data on employee skills within organizations poses a significant hurdle, hindering comprehensive insights necessary for strategic decision-making.
    • The discussion then extends to Ayan Majumdar, Senior Director at General Assembly, sharing insights on HR technology in post-merger integration. His experience leading the integration between two companies with distinct performance management systems emphasized the need to amalgamate the best aspects from both, creating a more objective and cohesive framework, crucial for cultural alignment post-acquisition.

    These discussions, among the top moments from the show, unveil the universality of skill-based development, its challenges in implementation, and its critical role in post-merger integration, promising an engaging Season 4 ahead. As the Digital Adoption Show wraps up Season 3, they invite audience feedback and anticipation for the upcoming season, promising more insightful discussions on the horizon. Overall, the season culminates in a compelling exploration of digital evolution, intertwining personal and professional growth, and redefining organizational paradigms through skill-centric approaches, all poised to shape the future of work.

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    23 min
  • The Future of Digital Adoption: A Product Manager's Perspective on Emerging Technologies

    In this episode of the DAP Upskill podcast, host Arya interviews Harish Potabathula, a seasoned Lead Product Manager at Whatfix, to discuss the Future of Digital Adoption and a Product Manager’s Perspective on Emerging Technologies. Harish, with a background in consulting at IBM and experience in B2B SaaS FinTech, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of digital adoption platforms (DAP) and how they're transforming the workplace.

    • Harish explains that DAPs are crucial for every employee, from onboarding to mastering various applications. He highlights how DAPs facilitate learning and adaptation, especially for product managers who juggle multiple tools. He also discusses the importance of DAPs in communicating key changes and updates within an organization, ensuring that employees are informed and prepared.
    • The conversation then shifts to Whatfix’s cutting-edge solutions, particularly the "Whatfix Desktop" and "Whatfix Hub." Whatfix Desktop extends DAP capabilities to desktop-based native applications, while Whatfix Hub acts as a digital assistant for almost every digital interaction at work. Harish describes Whatfix Hub as a city for the workplace, providing instant access to resources, guiding through processes, and serving as a platform for IT and HR to communicate time-sensitive information.
    • Harish shares customer stories where Whatfix Hub has been instrumental in change management, communication, and new employee onboarding. He emphasizes the non-intrusive and familiar user experience, which has garnered positive feedback. Looking ahead to 2024, Harish reveals plans to integrate generative AI and other advancements to enhance the value of Whatfix products, aiming to make Whatfix Hub a one-stop solution for all employee needs.
    • The episode concludes with Harish expressing excitement for the future, emphasizing the importance of customer feedback and continuous learning in driving innovation in the digital adoption space. 

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    22 min
  • 5 Innovative Strategies for Empowering Employee Training and Development

    The podcast episode features Charles Jennings, a renowned figure in learning and development (L&D), discussing crucial shifts from a learning-centered approach to one focused on performance and Claire Doody, a seasoned professional in learning and development (L&D) and founder of Work in Motion. Jennings emphasizes the separation between learning and working, highlighting the misconceptions surrounding training versus actual learning within job tasks. Charles challenges the conventional understanding that formal learning environments alone facilitate expertise, emphasizing that true mastery arises from experience, practice, reflection, and problem-solving during work.  Claire highlighted a prevalent issue in L&D: the misconception that training alone can solve complex organizational challenges. 

    • Jennings contrasts "learning from working" with the traditional "learning to work" model, stressing that most impactful learning occurs during task completion rather than in structured educational settings. He elucidates this with examples from everyday experiences, childhood endeavors like riding a bicycle, or professional challenges in team projects. Jennings also draws parallels from elite sports, emphasizing the significance of learning by doing, stating that experts are crafted through extensive practice and learning from exemplary performers.
    • Moreover, he outlines a new model, 702010, advocating a shift in L&D's approach. He illustrates this transformation with a case study involving Hilti, a construction company, where they addressed high turnover rates among sales managers. The emphasis shifted from mere competency-based training to a performance-centric approach, reducing the time for new sales managers to become productive from 18 months to 3-6 months. Jennings highlights the need for L&D to move beyond traditional learning paradigms and focus on supporting employees during their actual work, enabling performance rather than just learning.
    • Then, Jennings calls for a profound shift in mindset within L&D, urging professionals to transition from being mere order takers to becoming performance enablers and value creators within organizations.
    • The conversation continued with Charles discussing the transformation of learning methods into performance metrics focused on business outputs. He emphasized the need to align learning metrics with senior business leaders' concerns, such as customer satisfaction, problem resolution rates, and sales pipeline strength. He stressed that learning metrics should not be the endpoint but should be tied to broader business outcomes.
    • The discussion then shifted to Claire Doody, a seasoned professional in learning and development (L&D) and founder of Work in Motion. Claire highlighted a prevalent issue in L&D: the misconception that training alone can solve complex organizational challenges. She emphasized the necessity of a holistic approach, considering factors beyond training, like technology, flawed processes, leadership behavior, and cultural aspects.
    • In the post-COVID era, Claire stressed the role of technology in humanizing learning experiences. She acknowledged that well-designed tech-enabled learning can enhance inclusivity, sustainability, and flexibility, citing examples where technology bridged gaps in organizational adoption, urging the need for effective facilitation in virtual spaces.
    • Claire shared insights on creating impactful L&D strategies, stressing the importance of understanding the business, focusing ruthlessly on key objectives, and expanding thinking beyond learning-only solutions. She underlined that L&D should act as a performance consultant rather than solely relying on training interventions.
    • Addressing ROI measurement in creating great workspaces, Claire emphasized the complexity of measuring everything, highlighting alternative indicators like hiring data, attrition rates, employee tenure after development courses, trends in role-specific attrition, sentiment surveys, and manager expectations as essential data sources to gauge workplace effectiveness.

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    37 min
  • Maximizing Results: The Impact of AI on Personalized Training Programs

    The Digital Adoption Show recently hosted Egle Vinauskaite, the Director at Nodes, who brought profound insights into the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in training as part of the broader scope of Learning and Development (L&D). Nibu Thomas, the show's host, highlighted Egle's instrumental role in reshaping education through technology and her specialization in leveraging AI for training initiatives.

    • Throughout their conversation, Egle emphasized the pivotal role of AI in L&D, specifically honing in on its impactful presence within training programs. She elucidated on the transformative potential of AI for training, emphasizing its capability to offer personalized feedback and facilitate practical skill acquisition.
    • This discussion emphasized AI's role in rendering learning experiences more relevant by tailoring content to individual motivations, thereby mitigating attention span challenges commonly encountered in training scenarios. However, she also voiced concerns regarding the global accessibility of AI-powered tools, recognizing the imperative need for inclusivity and widespread access to ensure equal learning opportunities.
    • Shifting focus towards relevance in learning experiences, Egle highlighted AI's significant impact on training paradigms, specifically spotlighting its ability to comprehend learners in a holistic manner.
    • She highlighted AI's competence in crafting content that resonates with individual learner needs, effectively customizing training experiences. In a world where information is readily available, she pondered the evolving purpose of learning and advocated for a balanced approach, emphasizing the importance of not just accessing knowledge but also effectively applying it.
    • Egle delved into multifaceted adoption challenges confronting the integration of AI in training. These challenges spanned across skill gaps, trust issues, and privacy concerns, particularly within the context of AI's application in training programs. In response to these hurdles, she stressed the necessity of comprehending the nuances of AI within training landscapes.
    • Egle underscored the importance of adopting a human-centric approach over content-centric strategies, advocating for problem-solving-oriented approaches in the seamless integration of AI for training purposes.

    Concluding the episode, Nibu expressed sincere gratitude to Egle for her invaluable insights and contributions to the discussion. He reiterated the significance of Egle's motto, "Problem before technology," which encapsulated the essence of successful AI integration within the dynamic landscape of L&D. The episode closed with an earnest call for audience feedback and an anticipation of further engaging discussions on the evolving role and advancements of AI in the realm of training and development.

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    27 min
  • AI-Powered Learning: Reshaping Organizational Change in L&D

    This episode of Digital Adoption Show commenced with Akhil, a business development manager at Whatfix, introducing Toby Newman, the senior L&D consultant at CH Robinson. The episode centered on AI-powered learning and its impact on organizational change in learning and development. Toby, renowned for his expertise in high-impact learning programs, discussed the importance of personal development in the era of AI. He emphasized the need to prioritize individual growth, sharing experiences from his role leading onboarding and well-being programs at C.H. Robinson.

    • During a rapid-fire segment, Toby revealed his preference for audio-based learning, discussing podcasts on history and psychological safety. He reflected on parenthood as a continual learning process. 
    • As the conversation delved deeper into the influence of AI on L&D, Toby highlighted the slow adoption of new technologies in learning despite advancements elsewhere. He critiqued the L&D sector's reliance on outdated methods like PowerPoint slides and PDFs due to budget constraints and hesitancy towards embracing new tech.
    • The discussion pivoted to emerging innovative methods gaining traction among employees, such as chatbots for nudge learning and platforms incorporating gamification, coaching, and mentoring. 
    • Toby underscored the challenge of distinguishing distinct trends in the evolving tech landscape for L&D beyond these key elements, expressing a need for further advancements in accessible and cost-effective technologies for impactful learning experiences.
    • The conversation delved into the significance of adaptive and AI-powered learning in Learning and Development (L&D). Highlighting adaptive learning's similarity to interactive scenarios seen in old gaming magazines, the discussion emphasized AI's role in enabling personalized learning experiences without extensive coding, allowing scalable and automated solutions to be created. The integration of AI in L&D presents opportunities to comprehend skill gaps and tailor learning experiences.
    • The depth of AI-powered personalization emerged, illustrating how data-driven insights could transform L&D initiatives. ChatGPT's ability to provide tailored recommendations based on individual preferences and needs was highlighted, enabling not just learning content but also specific instructions, practice suggestions, and reminders, radically enhancing learning efficiency.
    • The conversation foresaw challenges in traditional educational models, suggesting that AI integration would revolutionize learning across schools, colleges, and professional platforms. It emphasized that while AI streamlines processes, human skills like empathy and analysis remain invaluable.
    • The narrative emphasized ChatGPT's integration as an indispensable tool across various work facets, emphasizing its seamless integration rather than being seen as a separate entity. The episode concluded with insights into utilizing ChatGPT effectively and embracing it as a conversational tool akin to an intern, advocating for a trial and conversational approach to maximize its potential.

    The podcast concluded with gratitude to Toby Newman for sharing expertise and a reminder to listeners to explore AI's transformative potential. Newman's parting advice emphasized the value of experimenting with ChatGPT and engaging with it as one would in a conversation, acknowledging its assistance without replacing human involvement. The episode encouraged feedback and promised further explorations into the future of work.

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    34 min
  • The Role of Digital Transformation in Revolutionizing Talent Management Performance Decisions

    This episode of The Digital Adoption Show presents an insightful interview between Abhirami Prakash, Sales Development Team Lead at Whatfix, and Chiara Madrone, Sodexo's Global Talent and Performance Director. The discussion revolved around the profound impact of digital transformation on HR talent management and performance-based strategies. Chiara, with her extensive experience in HR talent management, shed light on Sodexo's global talent processes, emphasizing the need to harness HR for organizational value addition.

    • Chiara passionately advocated for a holistic approach, aligning employee experiences with organizational objectives. She stressed the significance of talent identification, performance management, and retention strategies. 
    • Furthermore, Chiara discussed recurring oversights in recognizing internal talent, urging the importance of leveraging existing talent pools instead of solely focusing on external recruitment.
    • The conversation transitioned towards digital tools' influence on talent mobility, highlighting Sodexo's shift to SAP SuccessFactors for enhancing employee experiences and streamlining talent processes. Chiara emphasized the seamless integration of mobility, learning, and career development into an on-demand employee journey.
    • A focal point of the discussion was the impact of digital transformation on data-driven decision-making. Chiara underscored the journey towards a data-led organization, by talking about the importance of robust data architecture for precise insights across various talent dimensions within Sodexo.
    • She emphasized the newfound capabilities of systems in generating diverse talent insights, ranging from job architecture integration to competency-based analysis and performance evaluations. Chiara highlighted the redistribution of these insights to employees for their development and organizational transparency.
    • Chiara delved into Sodexo's innovative approach, leveraging new technologies for talent calibration, integrating talent data with business metrics, and intensifying the focus on employee development.
    • Looking ahead, Chiara envisioned HR's pivotal role in business, exploring emerging technologies like voice activation to engage a broader employee base, especially those with limited literacy skills. She expressed excitement about technology's potential to democratize opportunities globally, regardless of employees' roles.

    The episode concluded with Chiara's personal motto—embracing curiosity and the acknowledgment that it's okay not to have all the answers. She emphasized the power of questions and curiosity in achieving success. Chiara highlighted the transformative role of digital adoption in unlocking employee potential and empowering a connected workforce through integrated HR technologies.

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    28 min
  • Maximizing Client ROI: Sales Engineers' Strategies for DAP Customization

    In this enlightening episode of the DAP Upskill podcast, host Aryaa welcomes seasoned sales engineer Raj Nair from Whatfix as the special guest. In this conversation, they explore the intricate strategies employed by sales engineers to tailor Digital Adoption Platforms (DAP) to diverse client needs, optimizing client Return on Investment (ROI).

    • Before delving into DAP customization, they discuss the motivations and challenges faced by sales engineers in their roles. Raj, an engineer by education, shares his transition into DAP, highlighting the technology's subtle yet impactful nature that often goes unnoticed until observed firsthand.
    • Raj emphasizes the role of a sales engineer in guiding clients, drawing parallels to a beginner's yoga teacher witnessing the "aha" moment when explaining DAP benefits. They discuss varied industry perceptions of DAP, revealing its significance beyond traditional corporate use cases.
    • The conversation navigates to the concept of data-driven DAP, emphasizing the need to understand user behavior before implementing solutions. Raj elucidates how tailoring experiences, known as userization, based on individual user behaviors and needs leads to effective support and engagement. Examples range from aiding behavioral interventionists working with autistic children to utilizing data for personalized HR interventions or marketing strategies.
    • The dialogue underscores the pivotal role of data-driven decision-making in DAP implementation, showcasing how understanding user behavior enriches the user experience and yields tangible benefits across diverse industry domains.
    • The conversation then delved into cutting-edge innovations within Whatfix's Digital Adoption Platforms (DAP). Raj expounded on a new feature called "Whatfix Hub," aiming to communicate at a system level, guiding new hires through laptop setup processes akin to having a personal assistant directly on their devices. This approach seeks to revolutionize onboarding experiences, emphasizing user comfort from day one.
    • Moreover, Raj detailed industry-specific requirements and diverse client expectations. He highlighted the differences in priorities across industries, such as finance's focus on privacy versus technical industries' disregard for user experience until a new member identifies the issue. Additionally, he highlighted the varied needs of different stakeholders within organizations, emphasizing the adaptability required to cater to these distinct needs.
    • When asked for advice for those contemplating DAP integration, Raj stressed the importance of comprehending user experiences. He advocated for a deeper understanding of user needs, suggesting that this knowledge guides effective decision-making, eventually leading to the adoption of DAP solutions.

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    31 min
  • Leveraging DAP: A Guide for Solution Consultants Driving Digital Adoption

    In this engaging episode of the DAP Upskill podcast, host Aryaa welcomes Nicolas Ochmann, Head of Pre-sales EMEAat Whatfix, to unravel the complexities of digital adoption platforms (DAPs) and their transformative impact on organizations. The conversation kicks off with an exploration of Nicolas's journey into the dynamic field of digital adoption, emphasizing the crucial role of individuals like him in bridging the gap between technology and end users.

    • Nicolas shares insights into key players in the digital adoption realm, the diverse departments driving DAP adoption, and strategies for effective customer engagement.
    • The conversation delves into Whatfix's adaptive strategies within the evolving digital landscape, particularly within the pre-sales team, shedding light on the challenges faced by solution consultants in garnering acceptance for new value propositions.
    • The dialogue expands to emphasize the significance of vertical strategies, detailing the approach of addressing specific use cases within departments and then expanding horizontally.
    • Nicolas provides a compelling example, highlighting the research-intensive process of understanding market changes and challenges specific to a department, such as sales. He underscores the need for efficiency and the redesigning of go-to-market strategies to adapt to changing dynamics, essentially creating a startup within a startup.
    • The host's curiosity leads to a discussion about the diverse requirements seen in different departments, prompting Nicolas to elaborate on the importance of researching department-specific challenges and tailoring solutions.

    The conversation concludes with a key piece of advice from Nicolas for individuals contemplating entry into the digital adoption space – be open-minded and ready for change, acknowledging the dynamic nature of the field and the rewarding experience it offers in terms of learning and growth.

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    21 min
  • Achieving Business Excellence: A Fusion of L&D and Sales Enablement Strategies with Bart Schutte and Tomissa Smittendorf

    Welcome to the Digital Adoption Show's latest episode, a deep dive into the fusion of Learning and Development (L&D) and Sales Enablement strategies for achieving business excellence. Our expert panel, featuring Bart Schutte and Tomissa Smittendorf, explores the dynamic business landscape's ever-evolving needs and the imperative for innovative approaches to stay competitive.

    Bart Schutte, the Director for Digital Learning at Saint Gobain, and Tomissa Smittendorf, Director of Sales Enablement Training at Kellogg's, share their invaluable insights and practical tips for optimizing business performance. They emphasize the seamless integration of L&D and sales enablement as a pivotal driver for growth, empowering sales teams, and ensuring overall success.

    • Bart underscores Saint Gobain's unique strengths, including its product diversity and a culture of trust and empowerment. He discusses artificial intelligence's (AI) role in change management, with a focus on the role of AI in Learning & Development (L&D) as well.
    • Change management and the significance of senior leadership's involvement in driving digital transformation are key discussion points. Bart emphasizes that cultural alignment and digital transformation should originate at the top and cascade throughout the organization.
    • The episode also underscores the importance of employee experience in successful digital transformation and highlights real-time, on-the-job support as a key component of L&D in this context.
    • As the conversation turns to justifying learning technology investments, Bart notes that the return on investment (ROI) for learning lies in employee engagement, underscoring that these justifications are unique to each organization's circumstances.
    • The talk with Bart concludes by emphasizing the need to engage business units in L&D, involving them in priority identification, focusing on behavioral change and outcomes, and adopting innovative solutions beyond traditional training programs. 

    In the continuation of this Learning and Development podcast, we delve deeper into the world of organizational learning and the future of sales training with Tomissa Smittendorf, the Director of Sales Enablement Training at Kellogg's. With over three decades of experience at Kellogg's, she leads the Sales Learning and Development team, and her insights are invaluable.

    • Tomissa shares her role at Kellogg's, emphasizing her diverse journey through various divisions within the company, from supply chain to HR, which provides her with a holistic perspective on Kellogg's operations. She expresses pride in working for Kellogg's, highlighting the exceptional brands and people associated with the company.
    • As she discusses the challenges encountered, Tomissa emphasizes the rapid shift to virtual operations within a day, which required embracing new technology and even virtual reality training. The team's courage to adapt and learn from mistakes was crucial, ultimately leading to an engaging and immersive VR training simulator for sales teams.
    • Tomissa shares a compelling example of how virtual reality can be used for sales training, offering new sales representatives a safe and interactive environment to practice and receive coaching.
    • She reflects on her proudest achievements, including aligning the Sales Learning and Development value proposition with the company's strategy and the unwavering support of the executive leadership team. Her team's courage and agility in the face of change are also a source of pride.
    • Regarding the future of sales training, Tomissa suggests staying attuned to industry developments and focusing on skill-building areas such as revenue growth management, financial acumen, and omnichannel leadership.

    In conclusion, This episode offers a comprehensive view of how L&D and sales enablement integration is transforming digital business strategies for excellence.

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    29 min

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