In this insightful podcast, Lisa Carter, the founder of Recruiter Ready Career Services, engages in a meaningful conversation with Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Infopro Learning. They delve into the current challenges of the tight labor market, especially for job seekers looking to make career transitions. Lisa, an experienced career transition coach, shares valuable advice for individuals moving from education to corporate roles and offers practical tips to improve one's chances of landing a job. She emphasizes the importance of understanding hiring managers' perspectives and tailoring job search approaches accordingly. Lisa encourages authenticity, acknowledging weaknesses while showcasing the ability to overcome challenges. Furthermore, she suggests focusing on industries and organizations that align with personal values and strengths for a successful career path. If you're navigating a career transition, this podcast provides essential guidance to stand out in today's competitive job market. 

Onboarding, a perennial topic of discussion, constantly evolves. Mindsets regarding it have changed significantly, with increasing emphasis on automated onboarding programs. Determining the key focus areas for onboarding new employees remains a continuous endeavor, striving to integrate newcomers into the company and their roles seamlessly. In this episode, Kila Haynes Martinez, Owner/President of KAHM Consulting, LLC.  and Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Infopro Learning, discuss All Things Onboarding, covering the entire onboarding journey, from pre-joining strategies to the first 90 days, ensuring employee retention. Kila shares her passion for people, training, coaching, and development and emphasizes customizing onboarding based on resources and engaging employees before day zero. Addressing the remote and regular onboarding process, she stresses the importance of a positive first impression and suggests being present during the initial 90 days to support growth and retention. 

In this learning and development podcast episode, Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President at Infopro Learning, conducts a captivating interview with Matt Mason, Senior Vice President of Learning Enablement and Technology Director at Truist. The focal point of their discussion revolves around a pivotal aspect that significantly impacts organizations: the missing part of learning and development. Matt candidly shares his intriguing career journey, commencing as a molecular geneticist and eventually navigating into the corporate realm.  

He narrates his transition from teaching to instructional design, progressing steadily through diverse industries, including retail, telecom, aerospace, and financial services. The conversation further delves into the profound significance of experience and continuous learning in fostering effective leadership. Matt underscores leaders’ need to nurture curiosity, remain receptive to acquiring new knowledge, and grasp the intricacies of different sectors while upholding a shared dedication to learning and development. 

Listen to the insightful discussion featuring Dr. Jessica Salyers, Chief Learning Officer (CLO) at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President at Infopro Learning. In this episode, Dr. Salyers shares her experience in successfully launching the Institute for Learning, Education and Development (ILEAD) program and her transition from a role focused on facilitating courses to becoming a business leader for the function. She provides deep insights into her motivations for pursuing a career in service and the sacrifices involved in dedicating oneself to this type of work. Dr. Salyers also highlights her passion for the Learning and Development (L&D) field, particularly when driven by a purposeful mission, and discusses her future-oriented mindset.

This Talent Equation Podcast (Formerly known as the Learning and Development podcast) episode features a discussion on knowledge transfer via learning programs between Susan Armstrong, the Chief Learning Officer (CLO) at Big Bold Goals and the host, Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President at Infopro Learning. They discuss various aspects, such as the length of training programs, the comparison between digital and in-person learning, the pros and cons of prebuilt versus custom content, the significance of having skilled facilitators, and the importance of engagement and learning instead of passive information transfer in the learning programs. Susan shares her professional journey and how she discovered her passion for Learning and Development while training new hires on customer service during her tenure as the director of a financial organization. They also discuss the impact of the pandemic on trainers and the need for skilled facilitators. 

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) based podcast features an insightful conversation between Jonathan H. Westover, Chair-Organizational Leadership Development at Utah Valley University and Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President, Infopro Learning, exploring how these concepts relate to employee engagement and return on investment. Westover highlighted the distinctions between university students and corporate learners and underscored the significance of continuous learning in the present and forthcoming job environment. He emphasized that lifelong learning is crucial for remaining up-to-date and preventing actions that could be detrimental to others. He stressed the need for an asset-based and strength-based approach to developing employees' capabilities. Tune in to this thought-provoking podcast to gain valuable insights into these crucial workplace concepts. 

Facilitators must create engaging and dynamic learning experiences in virtual and hybrid learning environments. They can use interactive tools and platforms, foster collaboration, and design tailored content. Barb Potter, Owner and Chief Learning Officer of Virtual Training Pros, shares tips on engaging virtual and hybrid learners through skilled facilitation in a conversation with Nolan Hout, VP of Marketing, Infopro Learning. The podcast benefits anyone who leads team meetings, manages a team, or presents to a group.  Barb emphasizes the importance of understanding your audience and designing the learning content for their needs. There may be many situations where the facilitators need to familiarize themselves with the audience; that is where a hybrid approach can be useful. She also highlights the importance of authenticity and comedy to engage learners. Hear the complete conversation on Spotify. 

In this podcast episode, Karessa Torgerson, Vice President of Learning & Development at Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. (IEA), talks with Nolan Hout, Vice President of Marketing at Infopro Learning, about the constant and unprecedented evolution of the world around us, also termed as ‘discontinuous change.’ They explored how the learning and development community can keep pace with these changes and ensure their workforce has the necessary skills. They also delved into topics such as motivating teams to actively identify signals, navigating change efficiently, the STEEP (social, technological, environmental, economic, and political factors) framework, developing listening skills, cultivating curiosity, resilience, and continuous learning culture, integrating social and collaborative learning, and more. 

Creating effective training programs for external audiences is crucial for businesses to ensure stakeholders have the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed. Dr. Marlene Holmes, PH.D.C, MSW | CEO & Founder, The BFCA Experience and Nolan Hout, VP of Marketing at Infopro Learning, discussed the importance of tailoring engaging training programs that prioritize effective communication, consistency, and up-to-date metrics. They recommended using metrics systems through LMS to track participation, completion, and ROI to ensure program effectiveness. Continuous learning and staying updated with the latest trends were also advised to create impactful training programs. Consistency and transparency were highlighted as essential factors to uphold for program effectiveness. Listen to the complete conversation.

Pharma is shifting towards virtual sales teams, necessitating a focus on L&D. Virtual training, instructional design, and facilitation are emphasized for effective remote audience engagement. Building sales reps' skill sets and tracking progress via virtual polling and metrics are critical. Jim Kaveney, Vice President of Learning & Performance Strategy at EVERSANA, in conversation with Nolan Hout, Vice President of Marketing at Infopro Learning, discussed L&D in sales and pharmaceuticals, touching on topics such as the rise of virtual sales reps, the importance of instructional design and skilled facilitators, and strategies for engaging remote audiences and tracking metrics. The conversation touched on many other important aspects of L&D in sales and pharmaceuticals, making for a valuable and informative discussion.