Leading the conversation with the people, challenges, issues, and tools and technology that shape the L&D world. Join us as we uncover valuable insights and practical strategies that can revolutionize your L&D initiatives. From innovative training methods to cutting-edge learning technologies, we explore the tools and techniques that are shaping the future of talent development. Whether you're an L&D leader, instructional designer, or aspiring to become one, this podcast is your go-to resour ...
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Aligning L&D with Corporate Strategy feat. Darlene Weghorst
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33:19In this episode of Leading L&D, host Adrian West sits down with Darlene Weghorst, Director of Enablement at Relias. Darlene shares her insights on aligning Learning & Development with corporate strategy, the role of business acumen in L&D leadership, and how to foster collaboration with business stakeholders. From navigating shifting priorities to …
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The Future of L&D feat. Adri Maisonet Morales
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31:02We're joined by Adri Maisonet Morales, VP of Talent Management at Blue Cross NC, to discuss the future of corporate L&D. Along with sharing a bit of her own story, Adri shares her thoughts on: Aligning L&D with business strategy to build a competitive and future-ready workforce A centralized L&D structure using a hub-and-spoke model for efficiency …
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We're thrilled to welcome Leah Houde, Chief Learning Officer at PwC, to discuss her journey in embracing AI and generative AI (Gen AI) within the L&D landscape and its impact in organizational upskilling. Leah dives into the collaborative efforts between PwC’s L&D, tech, and change management teams to upskill 75,000 employees, ensuring they become …
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The learning curve is very real, and it's different for everyone. Sometimes, learners pick things up quickly and barely skip a beat. More often, though, training can actually lead to a temporary 'regression' as a learners work to replace the old, familiar habits and skills in pursuit of a 'new normal' with a higher ceiling. Michael Cannon, VP of Gl…
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Evaluating, Choosing, and Implementing an LMS - Jim Farrell
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36:38Does anyone truly *love* their LMS? Good question, and a common point of discussion among learning leaders. For this month's episode, Jim Farrell (Director of Learning Design & Development at SAS) stopped by to share his experience and perspective, from the decision to transition to a new LMS, evaluating potential solutions, pitching internal stake…
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Aligning L&D with Corporate Goals - Tomislav Vujec
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38:37We've got a wonderful guest for this edition of Leading L&D as Tomislav Vujec, Director of Learning at Red Hat, joins us to discuss aligning L&D with corporate strategy. When a company begins shifting its focus, that can be a tough ship to steer -- but ultimately, L&D is the sail for creating those foundational changes. With more than 20 years of e…
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Preparing the Next Generation - Dr. Pooneh Lari
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25:58For this week's show, were joined by Dr. Pooneh Lari, an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for NC State's Training & Development Program. Dr. Lari and her colleagues are responsible for educating the next generation of instructional designers while also helping mid-career professionals further their education or get valuable credentials f…
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Managing a Hybrid L&D Team — Candace Marles, Ph.D.
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27:42Hybrid work arrangements have gone mainstream in recent years, but Candace Marles has been a part of — and managed — distributed learning and development teams for nearly 20 years. Whether its effectively managing virtual meetings for on-site and remote employees, being more intentional in building culture, or simply having a little more patience f…
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Ep. 2 — Buy, Build or Partner with Michael Grant
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29:59In his role as Senior Director of Learning Innovation and Assessment for the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, Michael Grant is responsible for leading L&D initiatives for nearly 700,000 members. Not only does Michael's team face the challenge of serving a diverse, global audience with differing regulations, but it al…
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AI's impact on Learning Measurement — Laura Paramoure
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28:43For the inaugural episode of Leading L&D, longtime colleague and friend Laura Paramoure brings her 25+ years of experience in learning measurement to talk about how AI is shaking up her world at eParamus. While some people believe that artificial intelligence might replace some in the workforce, Laura believes that it could actually become a massiv…
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