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Starting up L&DEpisode 9: What does good onboarding look like in 2025?Starting Up L&D for the New Year: Onboarding's important, but how do we do it well? In this episode, I review some of the latest research and bring the best stuff to you, keeping in mind most of us are juggling other projects as well. I explore the differences between onboarding and induction, the six C's of a successful onboarding program, techno-stress (yep, that's a thing) and managing social isolation in hybrid work contexts. I read about evidence-based suggestions for different roles, such as salespeople, software engineers, and delivery consultants. I dig into a juicy meta-analysis that emphasises...2025-02-0241 minStarting up L&DEpisode 8: Proactive Performance Management, Value alignment and the intersection of L&D and HR with Jen SadlerJen Sadler is experienced in those roles where HR and L&D are closely interlocked. Sometimes so closely they’re the same person. We have a great chat about:· Getting from transactional to strategic.· Lauren’s imposter syndrome rears its head again, this time about being in the team HR meetings and what I’m working on vs the rest of the team’s “Very serious and important” projects/issues· Jen’s vision – nurturing that positive work environment· Jen is playing 4D chess – instead of just solving performance problems, arrange the environment in a way that they don’t happen in the...2024-11-1140 min
Mucho Soul's PodcastMucho Soul Show No. 766As broadcast @ www.totallywiredradio.com Tuesday 01.10.24Hour One and Two with Ket Shah01. Benny Golson - The New Killer Joe (Columbia 1977)02. Gitte & Inger - Ud Af Buret (Can't Hide Love) (Panorama / Mr Bongo 2024)03. Momo ft Jessica Lauren - Pára (Batov 2024)04. Be.lanuit & Russ Farelo - Toma Chocolate (Extended) (Music For Dreams 2024)05. Elkin & Nelson - Jíbaro (Daniele Baldelli & Dionigi version) (Mushroom Pillow 2024)06. Dj Pippi & Willie Graff ft. Santino Surfers - Let Me Show You (Music For Dreams 2024)07. Nicola Conte ft. Gregory Porter - Do You Feel Like I Feel (Schema 2024)2024-10-022h 00
Leadership Experience Podcast: Real leaders share real experiences + toolsEp 11: Creating Moments that Impact LifeIn today's episode, Paul interviews Lauren Scholtz, a Learning and Development Manager from Humanforce.
Lauren discusses the circuitous journey that led her to her current role in L&D - an authentic 'Experience Architect.'
Lauren helps her teams 'get where they want to go' through the mindful design of valuable learning experiences.
Her passion for assisting others in growing and developing shines through in this interview—enjoy!
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Would you like to find out what opportunities you have across the employee lifecycle and ge...2024-07-3122 minStarting up L&DEpisode 7_ Willingness, Ability and Imperfection. How to start doing knowledge management from scratch with David King from Tribal HabitsCapturing and curating knowledge is something nearly every organisation battles with, especially as they outgrow that stage when everyone fits in the same room. Join me as I talk with David King, CEO and founder of Tribal Habits. David shares a heap of actionable tips, including six structured methods for gathering and sharing knowledge, which I fully intend to swipe and use at work next week. I invite you to do so as well.Focusing on the right SMEs, starting small and leveraging FOMO to get the attention of the indifferent ones, practical advice on getting started an...2024-06-3047 minStarting up L&DEpisode 6: Managing ExpectationsShow Notes: Now that there's an official L&D person, expect a lot of requests coming your way. This episode is about managing business expectations and your capacity. L&D is the the #1 thing people talk about in engagement surveys, that the development opportunities are what engage them. Now that there's someone 'official', people are going to try and shift anything remotely L&D related onto you. This isn't a realistic approach. For them or you.If you're spending your days delivering the same product training sessions to new starters and having 1:1 mentoring sessions with...2024-05-0138 minStarting up L&DEpisode 5: Pilot Groups, Outcomes and Using Learning Data to Bring Others on the Journey. .mp4Episode 5: Pilot Groups, Outcomes and Using Learning Data to Bring Others on the Journey.
In this episode, Neil John Cunningham and I talk about practical approaches for setting up the L&D function, starting with setting realistic initial goals and engaging teams and leadership. We talk about why pilot groups are amazing for testing strategies and how to use data to tell compelling stories that build support for L&D initiatives, and why we need to manage expectations.
Want more? Connect with Neil John Cunningham on Linkedin or buy Neil's book "The...2024-03-2034 minStarting up L&DEpisode 4 Making Friends· How can you create hype and generate motivation for embracing L&D? – without making promises you can’t keep?
· How can you build relationships with managers and other influential stakeholders to demonstrate how L&D can help them achieve their goals?
· Who are the influential individuals within the organization that can act as ambassadors for the L&D department and help spread your message?
Everyone wants to be friends with the CEO. Help start up L&D by connecting with stakeholders you might not have thought about. When something new hits th...2024-02-0732 minStarting up L&DEpisode 3: Fighting for your lifeFighting for Your Life: Making an impact and doing it quickly.
*Bonus content – my brush with impostor syndrome, brought on by reflections on past and present.
Actual episode content: Just because the decision to establish L&D has been made, doesn’t mean it’ll stay made. We have to make the right impact quickly and effectively, so that they couldn’t dream of being without us. I had three months to prove the value of what I was doing, with my entire plan fitting on a single sticky note.
When you...2024-01-0837 minStarting up L&DEpisode 2: Fluffy and ExpensiveStarting Up L&D Episode 2: “Fluffy and Expensive”
In episode 2 of 'Starting Up L&D', we challenge the misconception of L&D being ‘fluffy and expensive’, starting with a dive into the historical evolution of Learning and Development. When you know what decade your stakeholders’ expectations are based in, you’ve got the power to work with them, show how valuable what we do really is, and get them excited to work with you.
00:00 Introduction to Starting Up L&D Episode 2
00:33 Understanding the Perception of L&D
01:37...2023-11-1233 minStarting up L&DEpisode 1: Where does L&D come from?Starting Up L&D - Episode 1: Where Do L&D Functions Come from?
Welcome to Episode 1 of Starting Up L&D, your 'been there' guide to setting up L&D from scratch. Get ready for real-life stories, evidence-backed insights, and expert interviews, all centered on emerging L&D functions, with a side order of fun
Let's explore some common reasons for establishing L&D and how knowing the reason the organisation is taking the plunge can help you get off to a great start.
Performance reasons
2023-10-2227 min
L&D DisruptL&D Life Hacks 2: 9 Lessons On Collaboration, Storytelling And Strategy | L&D Disrupt Live | Episode 49Give us one hour, and we’ll give you insights from decades of L&D experience!
L&D Life Hacks are back!
Taking the proven lessons from our expert panel and framing them in a way you can apply every day.
From the reframing you need to collaborate effectively, to how you manage the short and long-term L&D vision, and much more.
Meet our experts
👋 Lauren Scholtz, Learning and Development Manager at Humanforce.
👋 Neil John Cunningham, Founder and Learning & Development Solutions Director at Align Learn Do
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L&D DisruptGetting Into And Smashing Your First L&D Role | L&D Disrupt Live | Episode 36🤝 Thinking about transitioning into your first L&D role?
😀 Maybe you’re new to a role and need that early stage advice?
🤔 You might be an old-head who’d benefit from hearing non-traditional L&D perspectives?
Wherever you sit, you’ll learn something from Lauren Scholtz (L&D Manager at intelliHR) and Sarah Cannistra (The Overnight Trainer)
Lauren transitioned from customer success and enablement into IntelliHR’s first L&D role.
And Sarah Makes people’s learning and development career dreams a reality by coaching them into their first position in the industr...2023-02-1056 min
How To Train Your Workforce1. Employee Retention | Lauren ScholtzEmployee retention matters. Employee turnover is costly—recruitment fees, initial training time, onboarding costs plus delays to projects and impacts on general employee morale. Even more—when employees leave, their knowledge goes with them. All those skills, tricks, processes, proven methods from your employees represents tangible and valuable assets. But organisations of any size can hold onto their employees and their valuable knowledge. In this episode, David sits down with Lauren Scholtz, L&D manager at intelliHR to unpack the best ways to tackle employee retention and tacit knowledge. 2022-05-0541 min