Aug 17
The Learning & Development Podcast Live: Common L&D Myths on Trial
Step inside the courtroom of Learning & Development, where long-held beliefs are called to the stand and only evidence, experience, and impact will determine the verdict. This high-energy, live episode brings together three of L&D’s most respected voices to challenge the myths ho ... Show More
52m 6s
Oct 2024
Building a Skills-Based Organization with Paul Kent
In this special mini-episode of Leading Up, host Kelly Schwarze highlights key takeaways from the Udemy Forward 2024 virtual event. This episode features advice from Paul Kent, the senior L&D manager at PepsiCo, about how best to leverage skills-based practices to boost employee ... Show More
11m 6s
Aug 2024
Top 5 Recognition Program Fails You're Probably Making Right Now
<p>In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Jeff Cates, CEO of Achievers, a leading employee engagement platform. </p><p>Jeff delves into the transformative power of recognition in the workplace, exploring how organizations can drive culture change through frequen ... Show More
57m 18s
Oct 2022
13 - LEAN Six Sigma with Kevin Grayson
<p>Kevin Grayson provides an introduction to LEAN Six Sigma, and subsequent tools and problem solving structures such as: DMAIC, DMADV, the 8 wastes (DOWNTIME), 5S, and value stream mapping.</p>
<p>Kevin Grayson is the assistant director of technology management at NC State Indus ... Show More
40m 44s
Jun 2023
Podcast 196: Evidence-based L&D - Re-engage your learners with the unexpected
Do we need to start thinking differently, perhaps more creatively, to reengage your people with organisational learning? For many, a perception exists that traditional approaches to organisation training have become stale. It’s imperative for learning professionals to remain curi ... Show More
28m 47s
Feb 2025
How Amazon Builds High-Performing Teams
<p>In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Ian Wilson, VP of HR at Amazon, to discuss how great leaders cultivate resilience, drive innovation, and embrace continuous learning. </p><p>Ian shares insights on Amazon’s leadership principles, why curiosity and adaptabil ... Show More
46m 40s
In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Rob Peacock, Director of Leadership & Learning at Merlin Entertainments, to discuss the transformation journey of the global learning function. They look at the disconnect between legacy training methods and the "hands-on" reality of managing a commercial P&L, while tackling the ... Show More
<p>JJ Reynolds is the founder of Vision Labs where he helps companies measure and take action on their marketing data. </p><p> </p><p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong> </p><ul><li>Why you should think about measurement rather than attribution </li><li>Three functions ... Show More