The Learning Xchange

What could better internal relationships help your organization achieve? 

As many businesses move their communications online, internal relationships need actively fostering in order to thrive.

Whether you’re friends or colleagues, forming relationships with the click of a button rather than a handshake is common. While this can make you feel connected to your organization, a virtual relationship is very different from one forged in person. It needs intentionally nurturing to grow in the same way.

With better connection comes greater opportunities. Companies are beginning to focus on improving online communication, but what could you achieve by actively encouraging a relationship-building culture? 

In this episode of The Learning Xchange, Schoox’s VP of Learning and Brand Success, Matthew Brown, examines the impact relationship building can have within a business. He looks at why organizations should intentionally focus on creating internal connections and its potential benefits. 

Listen to find out:

• How organizations are drifting away from the traditional ways of networking
• The benefits of intentional relationship building
• How different perspectives can shape organizations for the better
• Why insights develop better learning experiences

Important links and mentions:

• How HR and L&D Can Build a Better Culture Together
• 3 Ways to Build Training for Maximum Impact

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As the year begins to draw to a close, we reflect on the challenges and changes that have impacted learning and development over the last 12 months. 

In this special Thanksgiving episode, the host of The Learning Xchange and Schoox’s VP of Learning and Brand Success, Matthew Brown, analyzes learning and development’s growth over the last eight months. He shines a light on L&D’s incredible developments and expresses his gratitude for the industries’ opportunities this year.

Listen to the episode to hear Matthew discuss L&D’s management of unexpected events and how the industry continues to lead organizations to success, shaping the industry’s future, countless businesses, and many employees’ lives.

Watch the video to find out:

• How L&D continues to drive innovation 
• Why business and HR’s relationships with L&D changed for the better
• How L&D met increased demand with commitment and resilience 

Important links and mentions:

• What types of learners do you have? How to build training for different learning types
• Our free e-book, “The ROI of Online Training”

What are you thankful for this year? We’d love to hear why you’re grateful to be part of the L&D community, so connect with us on your favorite social media platform and let us know. We’re on:

Twitter, @Schoox

Facebook, /Schoox

LinkedIn, /Schoox

To learn more about Schoox, visit our website: www.schoox.com

How can HR and L&D come together to create a better workplace culture? 

Human resources and learning and development are often seen as the relationship-building teams of the workforce. But when they collaborate, they can unlock so much potential for improving your workplace’s culture.

We invited our first special guest, Ellen Rockwell, to join our host Matthew Brown to discuss this topic. Ellen is a Founder and Chief People Officer at JRW Partners. Her years of experience in HR and L&D make her the best person to talk to about this topic!

Ellen generously shares her thoughts on the active role of HR in learning and development, how the partnership between them can help to shape organizations for the better, and so much more. 

Listen to the episode to find out:

• How business transformations impact HR and L&D
• The importance of culture ambassadors
• How to build a relationship-based culture
• How culture impacts learning

Thank you again to Ellen for being our very first special guest–stay tuned. There will be plenty more to come!

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To learn more about Schoox and how we turn learning into a holistic business growth process, visit: www.schoox.com 

If you’re an experienced L&D professional, you’ll have spent a good portion of your career designing training that leaves an impression on your learners. But what strategy do you use to make sure your learning experience impacts all learners to its maximum potential?

In this episode of The Learning Xchange, host Matthew Brown (Schoox’s VP of Learning and Brand Success) explores how to create a more impactful learning experience. You’ll discover his strategy for developing learning content and what you can do to go above and beyond the traditional models.

Listen in to find out:

• Why understanding what your training impacts is important
• What the eight different learning styles are 
• How to approach designing inclusive learning experiences 
• Matthew’s three-step strategy for creating more impactful learning content 
• How a community spirit can influence your learners

Do you want to learn more about creating more impactful content? 

Check out our FREE e-book, “Your Guide For Creating Better Online Courses.”

How can virtual events better connect learners?

Facilitating and participating in an event has never been more different. With most live events canceled and many shifting to virtual, vendors and participants are still working out how to effectively alter their behaviors and expectations to achieve the human connections that events are known for.

In this episode of The Learning Xchange, Matthew Brown, the VP of Learning and Brand Success at Schoox, shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of virtual events. He discusses what’s working, what isn’t, and what more we can do to help people connect digitally.

Watch the video to find out:

• Why in-person events need to adapt to be successful virtually
• What attending virtual events taught Matthew
• Why it’s crucial to keep the learner experience top of mind

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How has the pandemic impacted your workplace? 

The learning and development community has adapted quickly and efficiently in the face of the pandemic. The shifting to remote learning remains one of the most impactful changes that this industry has ever seen. But what side effects have the community experienced as a result of this?

In this episode of The Learning Xchange, Matthew Brown, the VP of Learning and Brand Success at Schoox, talks about the importance of community in overcoming the challenges of the virtual workplace. He discusses why you should prioritize communication, practice empathetic management, and why community is the key to overcoming virtual workplace challenges.

Listen to the episode to hear Matthew’s thoughts about:

• How to overcome remote working issues
• Why managers need to approach leadership with empathy
• Why training modalities should adapt to overcome virtual workplace challenges

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Connecting to your community has never been more important, so we want to encourage you to join a local or online learning and development community to collaborate and share your ideas and experiences.

If you’re not sure where to start, begin by connecting with us on social media. We’re on:

Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn

To learn more about Schoox and how our technology can support the learning and development community, visit our website.

The last six months have been a time of unparalleled disruption for the learning and development community.

Everyone has had to do more with less.

But trainers have continually gone above and beyond to bring the learning experience to people, wherever they are.

Matthew Brown (VP of Learning and Brand Success at Schoox) dedicates this episode of The Learning Xchange to the learning and development community. He recognizes the difficulties and successes that the community has experienced and offers his words of encouragement for the future.

Listen to hear Matthew’s thoughts on:

• How the learning and development community adapted in a time of change
• How trainers utilized tools for an improved learning experience
• Why the community should continue evolving

Links to resources:

• Prezi video
• Zoom
• Microsoft Teams
• Webex

To learn more about Schoox and how our technology can support the learning and development community, visit our website.

Need help choosing the best learning management system (LMS) for your business? There are many important factors to consider when selecting an LMS, and you must choose one that meets your business’s needs. 

In this episode of The Learning Xchange, our host Matthew Brown (VP of Learning and Brand Success at Schoox), explores the challenges that many of you face when selecting and implementing an LMS. You’ll learn what to look out for when choosing a learning management system so that you can make a confident decision that is right for your business.

Listen in to find out:

• Why you should take your time when choosing a learning management system
• Why you need to create a plan before choosing an LMS
• Why you must consider the end-user, identify business objectives, and clarify pain points
• The benefits of building a broad stakeholder community 
• How to increase LMS usage
• How to choose the best learning management system

Do you want to learn more about choosing the best learning management system? 

Check out our FREE e-book, “Your Guide For Choosing The Best Learning Management System.”

Welcome to the first episode of The Learning Xchange.

The Learning Xchange is a video podcast that focuses on the ever-changing landscape of online learning and talent management. It is a place where L&D and HR practitioners and leaders can enjoy an “Xchange” of ideas, explore innovations in learning, and gain insights from others who share the same passion for improving and influencing the future of learning and development.

This episode is all about performance reviews.

Performance reviews are a necessary part of any business. Despite their necessity, performance reviews can strike fear and panic in the hearts of both employees, managers, and HR departments around the country.  

The good news is that you do not have to fear performance reviews. It’s time to take the confusion and fear out of performance reviews so that managers can create an effective experience and achieve what they set out to accomplish in the first place – improved performance!

In this episode of our brand-new podcast, The Learning Xchange, Matthew Brown walks you through the tricky world of annual performance reviews and challenges you to consider a new and more effective way to approach performance reviews, training, and keeping employees happy. 

Listen in to find out about:

• How traditional performance reviews usually operate
• How annual performance reviews are formatted  
• Why businesses need to leverage a competency-based review framework
• How to keep younger generations happy at work
• How to identify training gaps and build a foundation of competencies

Do you want to learn more about improving your performance management process?

Watch our on-demand webinar: Handling Performance Reviews During Business Unusual.

Welcome to The Learning Xchange - a podcast that focuses on the ever-changing landscape of online learning and talent management. It is a place where L&D and HR practitioners and leaders can enjoy an “Xchange” of ideas, explore innovations in learning, and gain insights from others who share the same passion for improving and influencing the future of learning and development.

Episodes will be weekly and around 15-20 minute longs. We’ll have solo episodes, interviews with guests, and panels with L&D professionals and industry experts.

Our mission is to share how we can improve and influence the future of learning and development.

Please subscribe to be kept up-to-date every time a new episode goes live.