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Learning UncutFrontline Leadership Development in a Tech Environment – Matthias NauwelaersMatthias Nauwelaers, Learning Experience Lead at Imec, joins Michelle Ockers to discuss how Imec is building the capability of its frontline people leaders. In a fast-growing, highly technical R&D environment, consistent leadership is key. Matthias shares how Imec replaced ad hoc, inconsistent manager development with a scalable, structured program grounded in real work, peer support, and behavioural change. Learn how they engaged stakeholders, designed for busy experts, and built momentum through iterative improvement—creating a practical, flexible approach that supports leaders across the globe. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/po...
2025-10-2055 min
Learning UncutHuman-Centred Approach to AI Literacy – Christine Gaynor-PattersonChristine Gaynor-Patterson joins Michelle Ockers to share how she and her L&D team enabled 10,000 professionals in a large US-based organisation to support workforce AI literacy. Drawing on her blend of experience in education, change management and learning design, Christine approached AI as a tool to enable humans to do better work. She discusses her team's framework for AI literacy, change enablement strategies, and how they tailored support at scale. A practical, example of how L&D can lead responsibly in the evolving AI landscape. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global...
2025-10-0645 min
Learning UncutAITD L&D Capability Framework – Ben Campbell and Lisa EliasMichelle Ockers is joined by Ben Campbell, CEO of the Australian Institute of Training and Development, and organisational capability expert Lisa Elias to discuss the development of AITD's first-ever L&D Capability Framework. In addition to being our podcast host, Michelle was the Project Lead on this community-driven initiative, and offers insight into how the project came to life, its collaborative design process, and what it offers the Australian L&D profession. The trio explores the framework's purpose, structure and practical applications for individuals, teams and organisations. Learn how it establishes a common language for capability and raises the...
2025-09-2250 min
Learning UncutKPMG's AI Learning Academy – Amy VigHow do you equip a workforce for an AI-enabled future? Amy Vig from KPMG Australia joins Michelle Ockers to share the story behind KPMG's AI Learning Academy. Amy discusses how her team fostered innovation, psychological safety, and continuous learning while navigating rapid technological change. Discover practical insights into designing an internal learning solution that blends self-directed learning, curated pathways, and hands-on practice with emerging AI tools. A rich, real-world example of building future-fit skills and strengthening learning culture. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/168/ Podcast information and more...
2025-05-0552 min
Learning UncutElevate 44: Stretching Your L&D Budget FurtherIn this episode, Michelle Parry-Slater returns to Elevate to explore how L&D professionals can make their budget stretch further. With the current environment of budget constraints and rising business expectations, Michelle and Michelle Ockers share practical approaches to prioritising spend, aligning learning with business needs, and tapping into existing resources—both internally and externally. From curation and internal podcasts to cross-functional budget partnerships, leveraging existing tech and communities of practice, they outline actionable ideas drawn from both corporate and not-for-profit sectors. This conversation is a rich source of insight for anyone looking to deliver value on a tight bu...
2025-04-2841 min
Learning UncutInside the Design of a Learning Design Qualification – Keith HeggartKeith Heggart from the University of Technology Sydney joins Michelle Ockers to discuss the creation of the Graduate Certificate in Learning Design. He takes us behind the scenes of the design process—how he spent months consulting with industry experts, developing learner personas, and challenging traditional university structures to create a program that is fast-paced, practical, and immediately useful. Keith also shares key insights on the growing demand for learning design expertise, the critical role of communication in the field, and why the divide between corporate and higher education learning design needs to be bridged. Host: Michelle Oc...
2025-04-2153 min
Learning UncutElevate 43: Current Practices in Leader DevelopmentIn this episode of Learning Uncut Elevate, Michelle Ockers speaks with Catherine Lombardozzi about her latest research with the Learning Guild, which explores how leadership development strategies are evolving. Catherine set out to understand what's changing in leadership development and how organisations are adapting to post-pandemic realities. Her findings highlight three key shifts: greater emphasis on experiential learning, more sustained and blended approaches, and an increasing focus on relational learning to strengthen leadership networks. This research provides L&D professionals with practical insights to design more relevant and effective leadership development programs. Hosted by Michelle Ockers
2025-04-1431 min
Learning UncutBuilding Real World Skills for Structural Engineers – Alex Jovanovski and Moly AshtariAustralia has a critical structural engineering skills shortage, yet many qualified graduates and migrant engineers struggle to find jobs. In this episode, Michelle Ockers talks to Moly Ashtari and Alex Jovanovski, co-founders of Learnpedia. Moly shares her personal challenges as a migrant engineer seeking local experience. Alex highlights difficulties small businesses face hiring skilled engineers. They discuss creating Learnpedia to provide project-based traineeships combining real-world projects, on-site training, and mentorship. Discover how their practical learning approach equips engineers with essential workplace experience and why industry collaboration is vital for solving Australia's engineering skills shortage. Host: Michelle Ockers
2025-04-0744 min
Learning UncutElevate 42: Bridging the Gap: Reskilling Women in TechAustralia's tech sector faces a critical skills gap. Women – who make up just 30% of the tech workforce – represent the largest untapped talent pool to close this gap. Michelle Ockers speaks with Kade Brown from RMIT Online and Rhiannon Yetsenga from Deloitte Access Economics about their latest research report into skills and talent diversity in Australia's tech workforce. They explore the key findings of the report, including the scale of the skills gap, why women are the biggest untapped opportunity to close this gap, and the business case for investing in re-skilling. The conversation also highlights practical actions organisations can take...
2025-03-3148 min
Learning UncutElevate 41: L&D Global Sentiment 2025The 2025 Global Sentiment Report has been released, capturing the pulse of L&D professionals worldwide. In this episode, Michelle Ockers speaks with Donald H Taylor about the key findings and what they reveal about what L&D is paying attention to in 2025. AI continues to dominate conversations, but there's also continued interest in skills and data, with the creating value on the rise again. Don shares insights on why these trends matter, how they vary across different regions, and what L&D professionals can take away from the results. Hosted by Michelle Ockers Transcript and re...
2025-03-1733 min
Learning UncutCustomer Service Performance Campaign – Ryan Byrne Ryan Byrne, Senior Manager of Capability and Learning at Sydney Trains joins host Michelle Ockers to discusses the "First Impressions Count" performance campaign. This campaign focused on enhancing customer service through station cleanliness, uniform standards and empowering and engaging staff. Ryan shares insights on using employee feedback to identify barriers and build respectful, actionable solutions. He also highlights how Sydney Trains engaged staff via competitions, incentives, and real-time customer feedback, fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the frontline. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/164/ Podcast information and...
2025-03-1047 min
Learning UncutMcKinsey's Feedback Skills Surge – Lisa ChristensenIn this episode of Learning Uncut, Michelle Ockers and co-host Laura Overton are joined by Lisa Christensen, Director of Learning at McKinsey, to explore the organisation's innovative approach to enhancing feedback skills. Lisa introduces the Receive to Grow program, a targeted initiative designed to help employees build the skill of receiving feedback effectively - a critical competency in McKinsey's fast-paced and high-performance culture. Lisa delves into McKinsey's broader feedback surge strategy, discussing how cross-functional collaboration, data-driven insights, and behavioural science have shaped this impactful initiative. Discover how simple, actionable learning techniques and a holistic talent strategy are transforming feedback...
2025-02-2451 min
Learning UncutElevate 40: Shift Your ThinkingMichelle Ockers is joined by Dr. Cathryn Lloyd, founder of Maverick Minds, to explore how L&D professionals can shift their thinking and support others to shift their thinking. Cathryn shares how her own experiences of personal and professional transformation led to her work in helping individuals and organisations think differently. They discuss why shifting thinking is crucial for L&D professionals who are responsible for supporting learning, change, and capability-building in their organisations. Cathryn introduces practical tools and insights from her book on storytelling and creativity. Hosted by Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: h...
2025-02-1734 min
Learning UncutDriving Engagement with Microlearning and Gamification – Catherine Sharpe and Mark EggersIn this episode of Learning Uncut, Catherine Sharpe (Blackmores) and Mark Eggers (Yarno) join Michelle Ockers to discuss their award-winning learning solution. Recognised at the AITD 2024 Excellence Awards for both Best Use of Technology for Learning and Best Use of Gamification or Simulation, their initiative tackled the challenge of embedding financial acumen across Blackmores' diverse, multilingual workforce. Catherine and Mark share insights on leveraging gamification, microlearning, and data-driven engagement to transform revenue management training. Learn how this innovative partnership boosted learning outcomes and engagement across 13 Asia-Pacific markets. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https...
2025-02-1044 min
Learning UncutPlaybook – Artificial Intelligence in L&DIn this special episode of Learning Uncut, Michelle Ockers presents an AI playbook for Learning and Development professionals. Drawing from conversations with industry practitioners throughout 2024, she distills key principles and practices for implementing AI effectively in L&D. The episode explores how organizations can move beyond the hype to create real value with AI, offering practical guidance whether you're just starting your AI journey or looking to scale existing initiatives. A reflection and discussion guide is available in the show notes to help teams apply these insights in their own context. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript...
2025-01-2029 min
Learning Uncut2024 End of Year Review – Michelle Ockers and Chemène SinsonIn this special end-of-year episode, Michelle Ockers and Chemène Sinson reflect on the key themes explored in the 2024 Learning Uncut podcast episodes and connect them to broader trends and conversations in L&D. This year's standout themes include moving from talk to action with AI, adopting skills-based approaches, fostering community and collaboration, and driving real behaviour change. Underpinning it all is the vital interplay between humanity and technology. From stories of professional growth to global learning insights, this episode offers rich inspiration as we step into 2025. Join the discussion on LinkedIn—find the episode post on Michelle's profile and...
2024-12-1649 min
Learning UncutA Self-Directed Learning Experiment – Matthew Murray and Sydney Cannon This episode of Learning Uncut offers a rare 'before and after' look at the design, execution, and outcomes of a workplace learning campaign. Michelle Ockers speaks with Matthew Murray, VP of Digital Learning, and Sydney Cannon, Senior Manager of Learning Engagement at Bain & Company, about their October Skills Boost campaign. The episode starts by exploring exploration their low-resource, email-driven approach to fostering self-directed learning among functional professionals. Seven weeks later, they return to share candid reflections on the campaign's outcomes, unexpected challenges, and key lessons learned. Packed with insights this discussion is a must-listen for learning for...
2024-12-0256 min
Learning UncutAPS L&D Community of Practice – Adam Le Nevez and Adrian Manning In this episode of Learning Uncut, Michelle Ockers is joined by Adam Le Nevez and Adrian Manning from the Australian Public Service (APS). They explore how the APS L&D Community of Practice (CoP) fosters collaboration amongst L&D teams across over 100 agencies. They discuss the unique challenges of building capability in a decentralised system with over 170,000 employees and how the CoP helps reduce duplication, share best practices, and build professional networks. They also highlight the importance of creating a safe space for L&D practitioners to connect and learn from each other, ensuring that the community evolves organically...
2024-11-0447 min
Learning UncutSkills Portfolio Management at Scale – Cameron HedrickMichelle Ockers speaks with Cameron Hedrick, Chief Learning Officer at Citi, about the complexities and opportunities of skills portfolio management. Cameron shares his insights on moving beyond traditional job roles to focus on skills as organisational assets, and how this shift can enhance workforce planning, internal mobility, and overall business resilience. They discuss the challenges of implementing skills management at scale, from building dynamic skills taxonomies to integrating multiple talent platforms, and address the organisational, cultural, and technological changes required for success. Cameron also offers practical advice for organisations looking to start small and scale their skills initiatives over...
2024-10-1940 min
Learning UncutInnovating with Generative AI in Education – Brad HodgeIn this episode of Learning Uncut, Michelle Ockers is joined by Brad Hodge, health innovator and educator at La Trobe University, to explore the role of generative AI in modern education, particularly in the rural health sector. Brad shares his journey in health innovation and how he is using AI, including chatbots, to enhance student support, drive behavior change, and foster innovation. They delve into the challenges of rural healthcare education, the potential of AI to impact learning outcomes, and how educators can harness the power of AI tools to better prepare students for real-world settings. This episode provides...
2024-10-0755 min
Learning UncutUniversal Design for Learning – Thomas J. TobinMichelle Ockers is joined by Dr Thomas J. Tobin to explore the application of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in an organisational context. They discuss how Learning and Development can act as a catalyst for fostering a culture that prioritises inclusivity in both design and content delivery. Tom shares his journey into UDL and explains why these principles are vital not just for the minority, but for the majority of learners. The conversation covers who is responsible for applying UDL principles and how organisations can empower their learners by adopting these practices without becoming overwhelmed. Tom also presents real-world...
2024-09-2350 min
Learning UncutMaking Sense of TrendsDavid Kelly, Chairman of the Learning Guild, joins Michelle Ockers to discuss how to make sense of technology trends as an L&D professional. Their discussion explores why trends matter and how to stay abreast of trends, including attending conferences, how to find experts to follow online, and leveraging your network. They also discuss how to think critically about trends and make better choices about what to experiment with and use. This episode will leave you with practical approaches to stay on top of trends as an L&D practitioner. Conferences are a great way to stay...
2024-08-1936 min
Learning UncutWorld of L&D – From Learning to Performance – Henriette Kloots and Evitha ScharlooHenriette Kloots and Evitha Scharloo, Co-founders of Interlocked, join Michelle Ockers to discuss the World of L&D and the World of Impact Maps. These maps use associative cartography to visualise the journey from learning to performance and impact. The World of L&D Map creates a tangible common language that prompts effective analysis within L&D teams, helping members to collectively shape their transition from order takers to performance partners. The World of Impact Map enables teams to enhance their analysis and position themselves within the organisational context to deliver higher impact. This episode delves into the creation...
2024-08-1249 min
Learning UncutSocial Learning at Scale – Mehri DoyleMehri Doyle joins Michelle Ockers to discuss the use of small private online courses (SPOC) at Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. These online courses have a focus on social learning with the use of online asynchronous community through educators and peer collaboration. This program has had great success, increasing reach of learning resources 10-fold, receiving recognition through being awarded Best Capability Program by Australian Institute of Training and Development in 2021. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/150/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/
2024-07-2944 min
Learning UncutPsychological Safety in Learning Sonali D'Silva joins Michelle Ockers to discuss the importance of psychological safety for learning. Their discussion commences research backed benefits of fostering psychological safety both in individual teams and across the organisation as a whole. They then delve into five key strategies for fostering psychological safety in learning environments. This episode will leave you with practical approaches to promote psychological safety as an L&D practitioner. Hosted by Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/elevate-38/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/
2024-07-2234 min
Learning UncutImproving performance with an AI coaching bot – Dan RedmanDan Redman joins Michelle Ockers to discuss the development and implementation of a conversational AI coaching tool to improve performance in HSBC's contact centres. The tool has largely replaced face-to-face role plays with AI-powered simulations. This provides employees with a safe environment for on-demand skill practice with immediate AI feedback, and the option of sharing with managers for additional feedback. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/149/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/
2024-07-1541 min
Learning UncutL&D in Start-ups and Scale-ups – Dinye HernandaDinye Hernanda joins Michelle Ockers to discuss her experiences as a learning and development professional in the start-up and scale-up space. They explore the main challenges that arise across key stages of start-ups, delving into the specifics of the onboarding process. Dinye shares her 70/30 approach to skill development and provides a real-world example of how L&D professionals can shift the narrative to gain key stakeholder buy-in. Finally, Dinye shares what corporate L&D professionals can learn from startups in order to keep up in our rapidly changing workplaces. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related...
2024-07-0152 min
Learning Uncut2024 Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD) ConferenceChemène Sinson and Michelle Ockers recap their experiences at the 2024 Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD) Conference. They reflect on key themes such as collaboration, inclusion, learning design and the impact of AI on the future of learning and development. The conversation highlights standout sessions and speakers including both keynotes and case studies. Chemène and Michelle also discuss the enriching networking opportunities and how they will apply what they learned. Hosted by Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/elevate-37/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.glob...
2024-06-2436 min
Learning UncutFieldwork in L&DNigel Paine joins Michelle Ockers to discuss the importance and methodologies of fieldwork in leaning and development. The discussion focuses on identifying when fieldwork is necessary and how it can effectively uncover barriers and solve problems. Through practical real-world examples and high-value questions, this episode will leave you with applicable insights to get started or improve your fieldwork. Hosted by Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/elevate-36/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/
2024-06-1023 min
Learning UncutAI in L&D – From Talk to Action – Donald H Taylor and Egle VinauskaiteIn this episode of Learning Uncut, Michelle Ockers is joined by Donald H Taylor and Egle Vinauskaite to discuss their research report 'AI in L&D: From Talk to Action'. This episode is filled with insight and actionable takeaways on the pitfalls and opportunities of AI utilisation in learning and development. This discussion includes the most fundamental things you can do to use AI to its full extent, how you and your team can ensure you are future ready, and some of the possibilities for future AI use in the workplace. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript...
2024-06-0347 min
Learning UncutElevating Compliance LearningMichelle Parry-Slater joins Michelle Ockers to discuss why effective compliance learning is crucial and how it can be transformed into a valuable learning experience. Illustrated with real-world examples, we discuss how to ensure that compliance learning is relevant, engaging and effective in driving required behaviours and an interest in further learning in your organisation. Hosted by Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/elevate-35/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/
2024-05-2733 min
Learning UncutCultivating Learning In Workplace CommunitiesIn this solo Learning Uncut Elevate episode Michelle Ockers introduces the resource 'Cultivating Learning in Workplace Communities' – a tool to help people to take deliberate action to cultivate learning in existing workplace communities. She provides a behind the scenes look at the thinking and debate between her and resource co-creators Shannon Tipton and Laura Overton that shaped this resource – and why it is both original and founded on a strong base of learning science. Hosted by Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/elevate-34/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learni...
2024-05-1310 min
Learning UncutReady, Set, Upskill Recommendations – Practitioner PerspectiveLearning Uncut's Chief Learning Strategist, Michelle Ockers, provides a practitioner's perspective on the first three recommendations for maximising your training spend in the Ready, Set, Upskill Research Report. This episode follows on from Elevate 31- Ready, Set, Upskill Research Report. The report was released in March 2024 and provides a snapshot of the Australian skills landscape for employers, which also includes the voice of employees. Hosted by Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/elevate-32/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/
2024-04-1524 min
Learning UncutUniting Care Queensland – First Nations Cultural Appreciation – Peter McKenzieIn this episode of Learning Uncut, Peter McKenzie from UnitingCare Queensland joins Michelle Ockers to discuss the First Nations Cultural Appreciation course. They dive into the process of creating the four-module eLearning program including the research, story gathering, design processes and stakeholder review. Furthermore, they discuss what aspects of the program have made it so successful including storytelling, graphic design and collaboration. Lastly, they talk through the challenges such as having to condense such a rich and complex history into understandable, digestible modules. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/141/
2024-02-2649 min
Learning UncutL&D Benchmark Report – The Future of L&DDr Anna Barnett and Gent Ahmetaj join Michelle Ockers to discuss the third of the 20th anniversary reports from the annual L&D benchmark research conducted by Mind Tools for Business. They discuss the key megatrends forecasted to reshape the future of L&D including AI, climate change and diversity. They explain how these trends were identified, potential impacts and key takeaways. This discussion provides insightful knowledge for L&D professionals on how they can shape business transformation. Hosted by Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/elevate-28/ Podcast information an...
2024-02-1927 min
Learning UncutL&D Benchmark Report - Strategic Business AlignmentGent Ahmetaj and Dr Anna Barnett join Michelle Ockers to discuss a the 20th anniversary reports from the annual L&D benchmark research conducted by Mind Tools for Business. They discuss the key findings from analysing this year's benchmark data, particularly focusing on the importance of strategic business alignment for high-performing L&D teams. They explain how their network analysis uncovered this insight and share examples from the data. The discussion provides useful perspectives for L&D professionals on analysing data, connecting learning to business priorities, and continually improving practices. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and r...
2024-02-0532 min
Learning UncutLearning Uncut 2023 Review – Laura Overton and Michelle OckersThe Learning Uncut podcast is over five and a half years old, with more than 147,000 unique downloads in over 120 countries. In 2023 we've added over 20 regular case study episodes, as well as resuming the Elevate series. Laura Overton from Learning Changemakers joins host Michelle Ockers to look back over 2023. They discuss professional highlights, sum up their observations on L&D in 2023, and reflect on themes and insights from this year's regular episodes. A big thank you to all of our 2023 guests for so generously sharing their work, and to our listeners for this ongoing support.
2023-12-111h 00
Learning UncutSkills Development - End-to-End ProcessContinuing their series on skills development, Ravina Bhatia and Michelle Ockers walk through the three-stage Learning Uncut process for skills development: (1) co-design a custom skills framework (2) implement the framework (3) develop a skills toolkit. They outline the key tasks in each phase and link them back to the elements of skills building previously covered in this Skills Development series. This is the sixth in our Learning Uncut Elevate series on Skills Development. Additional episodes published fortnightly. A conversation between Learning Uncut co-founders Michelle Ockers and Ravina Bhatia Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global...
2023-12-0430 min
Learning UncutSkills Development Elements – Accessible DevelopmentContinuing their series on Skills Development, Ravina Bhatia and Michelle Ockers explore the critical element of 'accessible development'. This is all about easy access, easy navigation and using development tools and resources when and where you want to. They discuss accepting the friction points that exist in your organisation and making access easy regardless of these points. This is the fifth in our Learning Uncut Elevate series on Skills Development. Additional episodes published fortnightly. If you missed our webinar Introduction to Skills Development message Michelle or Ravina on LinkedIn to request access to the recording.
2023-11-2019 min
Learning UncutGamification and Scenario-Based Learning – Claire SeldonLearning Uncut's host, Michelle Ockers, interviews Claire Seldon, a learning designer and gamification consultant. Claire works for the Department of Education in New South Wales and leads a team of designers in creating gamified digital interactives for students. She is also an academic at the University of Technology, Sydney, specializing in gamification and AR/VR in education. Claire discusses examples of effective use of gamification in scenario-based learning brought to life with a wide range of examples. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/135/ Podcast information and more episodes: h...
2023-11-1357 min
Learning UncutSkills Development Elements – Multifaceted Development ApproachesContinuing their series on Skills Development, Ravina Bhatia and Michelle Ockers explore multifaceted development approaches. They discuss why it's important to use a variety of development approaches, and the most common gaps in the approaches offered for development in organisations. This is the fourth in our Learning Uncut Elevate series on Skills Development. Additional episodes published fortnightly. If you missed our webinar Introduction to Skills Develoment message Michelle or Ravina on LinkedIn to request access to the recording. A conversation between Learning Uncut co-founders Michelle Ockers and Ravina Bhatia Transcript and rel...
2023-11-0618 min
Learning UncutSkills Development Elements - Goal AlignmentContinuing their series on Skills Development, Ravina Bhatia and Michelle Ockers explore the critical element of goal alignment in skills development. They discuss the challenges of aligning personal development goals with organisational objectives and emphasize the importance of this alignment for success. This is the third in our Learning Uncut Elevate series on Skills Development. Additional episodes published fortnightly. A conversation between Learning Uncut co-founders Michelle Ockers and Ravina Bhatia Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/elevate-21/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/
2023-10-2322 min
Learning UncutSkills Development – Key ElementsContinuing our special Learning Uncut Elevate series on Skills Development, Learning Uncut Co-Founders Ravina Bhatia and Michelle Ockers discuss the seven key elements of skills development. They explore what it means to have these elements in place and how they can help organizations set up a successful skills development journey. Whether you're just starting out or already on the path, this episode provides valuable insights into building and developing skills successfully. This is the second in our Learning Uncut Elevate series on Skills Development. Additional episodes published fortnightly. A conversation between Learning Uncut co-founders Michelle O...
2023-10-0913 min
Learning UncutBuilding an Integrated Learning Technology Infrastructure – Fabrizio Conrado Michelle speaks with Fabrizio Conrado, the Director of AI and Technology at Avado, about building an integrated learning technology infrastructure. Fabrizio discusses Avado's journey in selecting Thought Industries as their LMS provider and how they successfully integrated it with other technology elements. He also shares key considerations for selecting the right technology and partner and provides valuable tips for integrating learning technology to create a seamless user experience. Additionally, Fabrizio delves into the exciting possibilities of AI in learning and development. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/132/ Podcast i...
2023-10-0245 min
Learning UncutSkills Development – Getting StartedSkills development has gained significant attention in L&D in recent years, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and rapidly changing business landscape. In this Elevate episode Learning Uncut co-founders Ravina Bhatia and Michelle Ockers discuss how skills development has evolved in recent years and fundamentals for getting started with contemporary approaches to skills development. Ask the right questions and get the foundations in place up front for successful skills development initiatives. This is the first in our Learning Uncut Elevate series on Skills Development. Additional episodes published fortnightly. A conversation between Learning...
2023-09-2515 min
Learning UncutMission Driven L&D: San Diego Zoo – Dustin LacasseJoin Michelle Ockers for a compelling conversation with Dustin Lacasse, the L&D Lead at the San Diego Zoo, as they delve into the world of non-profit L&D. Lacasse shares his personal experiences, highlighting both the challenges and possibilities. He brings to light his team's strategic approach to performance management by moving away from a "needs improvement" to a "developing towards standards" model. He also discusses data-driven refinements and meaningful learning pathways all within the Zoo's unique ecosystem. Discover how the San Diego Zoo drives global impact through its conservation mission. Host: Michelle Ockers ...
2023-09-041h 04
Learning UncutStorytelling Microcredential at Waka Kotahi – Stacie Swindon and Marcus GarrettHow Waka Kotahi New Zealand Transport has piloted a customised micro-credential to develop storytelling skills across their workforce. Our guests are Stacie Swindon, a learning and development consultant from Waka Kotahi and Marcus Garrett, an instructional designer from RMIT Online who partnered on this project. Our host, Michelle Ockers, from Learning Uncut also worked on this pilot, shaping the requirements, and leading the evaluation. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/129/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/
2023-08-211h 05
Learning UncutAdvancing L&D: The New Learning Uncut – Michelle Ockers & Ravina BhatiaIn a special podcast edition Laura Overton takes over the mic to speak with Michelle Ockers and Ravina Bhatia about some exciting developments in the Learning Uncut business. Having collaborated on many projects in recent years Michelle and Ravina have brought their two businesses together to create an even stronger L&D consultancy – still called Learning Uncut. In her usual curious style Laura digs deep into who Ravina and Michelle are, why they’ve made this change and their mission of helping L&D teams and organisations to perform and navigate the evolving world with agility. Get under the skin...
2023-07-2433 min
Learning Uncut2022 Learning Uncut Review – Michelle Ockers and Ravina BhatiaIt's been a huge year for Learning Uncut – both the podcast and the business! The podcast celebrated its 100th episode in May and there have been almost 50,000 downloads in the past 12 months alone. In the final episode for 2022 Michelle is joined by Ravina Bhatia, Director and CLO of Learning Tribe. Together they have been supporting Learning Uncut's clients to develop and implement organisational learning strategy since mid-2021. In this episode, they look back on the year – covering their professional highlights and key shifts in organisational learning before discussing the 2022 podcast episodes. They reflect on themes, insi...
2022-12-1951 min
Learning UncutTaking Bold Action: Being Smart Bold Michelle Ockers, Laura Overton, Shannon Tipton Produced by Michelle OckersThis special edition of Learning Uncut is a sequel to season two of the Learning Uncut Emergent series – Taking Bold Action. In this season the Emerging Stronger Team, Michelle Ockers, Laura Overton and Shannon Tipton explored the strengths that L&D require to take bold action. We incorporated insights from this series into our public 2022 Emerging Stronger masterclass. Emerging Stronger is now an industry initiative which is supported by a number of partners across the industry who share our vision for smarter, bolder L&D. In this episode we hear from our partners and reflect on key themes from th...
2022-08-2950 min
Learning UncutCelebrating 100 episodes: Five Powerful L&D Insights – Michelle OckersToday's episode marks the milestone of Learning Uncut's 100th episode. Nigel Paine joins us to mark this special milestone. He has a short conversation with our regular host, Michelle Ockers, about how she finds stories and guests, and puts the podcast together. The first episode came out on the 12th of June 2018. Four years later, we've had 118 guests who have willingly talked about their work in L&D in their organisations. Thank you to every one of those guests, as well as the listeners from over 115 countries who make it worthwhile to continue sharing stories...
2022-05-091h 07
Learning UncutElevate 18: Organisations Need L&D to Take Bold ActionBoldness is the willingness, confidence and courage to take risks. The recent Learning Uncut Emergent series explored core strengths that L&D needs to take bold action. In today's solo Elevate episode Michelle Ockers discusses why it's important for L&D to take bold action right now. While gaining credibility and respect are strong internal motivators for many, there is a far greater calling for L&D right now. Organisations need to reimagine work, restore trust and genuinely reengage people. Right now, more than ever, our organisations need L&D to take bold action with courage, insight and clarity.
2022-02-2114 min
Learning UncutEmergent 28: Emerging Stronger: Taking Bold Action – What we discoveredEmergent podcast hosts Michelle Ockers, Shannon Tipton and Laura Overton discuss key themes from Season 2: Emerging Stronger – Taking Bold Action. In this season we explored the core strengths that L&D professionals need to take bold action. In the first five episodes of the season we spoke with five L&D professionals about the their experience of taking bold action, the core strengths they drew upon and how they developed these. In our final two episodes we drew on insights from organisational psychology and behavioural science to help make sense of the responses from previous guests. We discuss key themes in...
2022-01-2524 min
Learning UncutEmergent 27: Emerging Stronger: Taking Bold Action – Andrea Day and Michelle OckersAfter speaking with five L&D professionals about their personal experience taking bold action it's time to bring in expertise from other domains. What can we learn from behavioural science to help us develop core strengths to take bold action? Andrea Day shares insights from her work leading Best At Digital, who draw upon behavioural science extensively to design and develop digital solutions that drive change. Learning Uncut founder and podcast host, Michelle Ockers, shares her personal experience with taking bold action. Host: Laura Overton Resources: Andrea Day LinkedIn profile – GO TO RESOURCE Michelle Ock...
2022-01-2452 min
Learning UncutEmergent 20: Emerging Stronger: Taking Bold Action – PreviewEmergent podcast hosts Michelle Ockers, Shannon Tipton and Laura Overview preview the new series: Emerging Stronger – Taking Bold Action. This series will explore strengths that L&D professionals need to take bold action. We ask our guests three big questions: What are the opportunities for L&D professionals who seek to create change and impact? When the going gets tough, what core strengths help L&D professionals to thrive? What can we do to build these strengths? Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/em20/ Podca...
2021-12-1306 min
Learning UncutElevate 17: Let's Talk BusinessHow learning and development professionals can elevate their learning and impact by improving their conversations about business – and with business. Let's Talk Business is a 5-day email challenge from the Emerging Stronger team (Laura Overton, Shannon Tipton and Michelle Ockers) to help you continually sharpen your conversations about business value – both with yourself and with your stakeholders. Host: Michelle Ockers Resources: Laura Overton LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE Shannon Tipton LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE Download the 50 Tips for Influencing L&D Business Value book and join the Let's Talk Business Challenge https://resources.go1.c...
2021-11-2918 min
Learning UncutEmergent 19: Emerging Stronger 2021 Insights – Michelle Ockers, Laura Overton & Shannon TiptonA conversation between the Emergent Team – Michelle Ockers, Laura Overton and Shannon Tipton. We recap research insights from Emergent 2020 podcast series. These include five L&D 'thinking habits' and the four lenses that help L&D to emerge stronger. These insights were converted to practical action in the Emerging Stronger masterclass series. We reflect on what both the participants learned and our own 'aha' moments and learning as the hosts and perennial 'explorers'. The shifts we saw in our participant mindset and actions showed us that Emerging Stronger isn't just about coming out of the pandemic more re...
2021-10-1157 min
Learning UncutElevate 08: Introduction to Organisational Learning StrategyHow Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact by updating or refreshing their organisational learning strategy. Michelle Ockers provides an introduction to learning strategy. Host: Michelle Ockers Resources: Michelle Ockers LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE Introduction to Organisational Learning Strategy, article by Michelle Ockers and Ravina Bhatia GO TO RESOURCE Checklist: 9 Principles for Creating a Learning Strategy, from Learning Uncut GO TO RESOURCE Book a call with one of Learning Uncut's experts if you'd like guidance on your specific situation and next steps to create your learning strategy - GO TO RE...
2021-07-2621 min
Learning UncutElevate 05: Building Learning CultureHow Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact by building learning culture in their organisation. Host: Michelle Ockers Resources: Nigel Paine LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE Building Learning Culture Program by Michelle Ockers and Nigel Paine GO TO RESOURCE Building Learning Culture. A Primer for Learning Professionals (eBook) by Michelle Ockers and Nigel Paine GO TO RESOURCE Learning Culture Self-Assessment Tool developed by Michelle Ockers and Nigel Paine GO TO RESOURCE Workplace Learning. How to build a culture of continuous employee development (book) by Nigel Paine GO TO RESOURCE More Episode...
2021-06-1428 min
Learning UncutElevate 03: Performance ConsultingHow Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact with performance consulting. Renata Arreazea discusses how she got started with performance consulting and how she got better over the past 18 months. Host: Michelle Ockers Resources: Renata Arreazea LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE 7-step Performance Consulting Model from Nigel Harrison GO TO RESOURCE Performance Consulting with Nigel Harrison, The Learning and Development Podcast GO TO RESOURCE Performance Design Canvas and video overview from Arun Pradhan GO TO RESOURCE Performance Consulting Conversations, video from Michelle Ockers GO TO RESOURCE Is Training Really the Answer? Fl...
2021-05-1726 min
Learning UncutElevate 01: Introduction to Learning Uncut Elevate with Michelle OckersMichelle Ockers introduces the Learning Uncut Elevate series – elevating the practice and impact of learning professionals one topic at a time. Host: Michelle Ockers Resources: Join the Learning Uncut Relaunch to find out about the 'My L&D Why' story campaign https://bit.ly/3gW4JBP More Episodes & Info: More episodes: https://learninguncut.libsyn.com About the Learning Uncut podcast: https://michelleockers.com/learninguncut/
2021-05-0304 min
Learning UncutMike Taylor, Arun Pradhan, Shai Desai – Modern Professional Development ApproachesThis is the second of a two-part Learning Uncut special on Professional Development to kick off 2021. Michelle speaks with series of guests about approaches that have been very powerful for her own development and career direction in recent years. Today we explore Mike Taylor's Personal Knowledge Mastery practice and look at mental models with Arun Pradhan and Shai Desai. See the resources section below for a listener discount code for the ModelThinkers app. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/70/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.gl...
2021-01-1850 min
Learning UncutJane Hart, Nicole Lam and Harold Jarche – Modern Professional Development ApproachesIn this first episode of Learning Uncut for 2021 Michelle speaks a series of guests about approaches that have been very powerful for her own development and career direction in recent years. Listen to learn about modern workplace learning, Working Out Loud and Personal Knowledge Mastery. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/69/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/ Emergent: Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/?podcast_series=emergent-series
2021-01-041h 12
Learning UncutEmergent Series: Insights and Wrap-Up – Michelle Ockers, Shannon Tipton & Laura OvertonThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Emergent series where we talk about rapidly changing business models, and how Learning and Development can support organisations to adapt. Exploring how learning professionals can emerge from disruption as relevant and effective. Join the Emergent hosts as they discuss their insights from the series and how the podcast discussions inform actions that L&D can take to be effective now and prepare for the future. They also discuss the Emerging Stronger Summit. L&D professionals are invited to come together at the summit to work through issues and identify bet...
2020-11-091h 09
Learning UncutLeading Learning Transformation – Damien WoodsDamien Woods discusses the transformation of learning underway at National Australia Bank (NAB) over the past two and a half years. We discuss the key pillars of the NAB learning strategy, the importance of having a vision for learning, gaining buy-in and building the capability of the Learning and Development team. Damien describes how the shifts that had been made since 2018 equipped the team to help the organisation quickly pivot and upskill people to move into areas of high demand at the start of the pandemic, as well as redesign learning for the online environment. Host: Michelle Oc...
2020-09-0758 min
Learning UncutEmergent Series: New priorities for L&D Capability– Michelle Ockers and Sebastian TindallThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Emergent series where we talk about rapidly changing business models, and how Learning and Development can support organisations to adapt. Exploring how learning professionals can emerge from disruption as relevant and effective. One definition of capability is 'the power to generate an outcome with the capacity/ ability available'. In this episode, Michelle Ockers and Sebastian Tindall engage in a far-reaching discussion on the skills, capacity, and yes, capability, of L&D today and how this needs to adapt in order for L&D to emerge stronger from disruption. ...
2020-09-0250 min
Learning UncutEmergent Series: Connecting the dots with data for L&D – Trish Uhl and Kevin M. YatesThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Emergent series where we talk about rapidly changing business models, and how Learning and Development can support organisations to adapt. Exploring how learning professionals can emerge from disruption as relevant and effective. Digital transformation has been underway for quite some time. Data is part of the business ecosystem in which L&D operates. Where do the opportunities lie for L&D to use the stream of data to improve decisions and increase impact? Practical examples and future possibilities to help L&D professionals connect the dots on using data.
2020-08-311h 00
Learning UncutLessons from converting and facilitating courses online – Jennifer Waltmon, Dr Cathryn Lloyd and Chemene SinsonIn the five and a half months since COVID-19 hit learning teams around the world have grappled with converting courses designed for classroom facilitation to live online facilitation. Early in the pandemic the Australian Institute of Training Development (AITD) decided to six courses. Jennifer Waltmon, the AITD's Programs and Content Manager, joins this episode alongside two of the conversion team members, Dr Cathryn Lloyd and Chemene Sinson. They reflect on the experience of converting so many courses simultaneously, the parallels and differences between designing courses for face to face versus online delivery, and what they've learned about facilitating effective onl...
2020-08-241h 06
Learning UncutEmergent Series: Working Out Loud - John Stepper & Katharina KrentzThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Emergent series where we talk about rapidly changing business models, and how Learning and Development can support organisations to adapt. Exploring how learning professionals can emerge from disruption as relevant and effective. The pandemic has highlighted our interconnection as humans everywhere. Yet work does not always feel like an experience that promotes connection and belonging. Working Out Loud (WOL) has the potential to address that while building critical skills for the digital, networked era. John Stepper describes Working Out Loud as a practice where you interact with other people rela...
2020-08-191h 03
Learning UncutDenise Meyerson – Immersive Simulations for Difficult ConversationsSome skills are difficult to practice in a realistic environment. Having effective difficult conversations is one of them. Denise Meyerson of MCI Solutions worked with a provider in disability services sector in Australia to support the onboarding of 165 new local area coordinators spread across a wide geographic area. She describes how a simulated environment (which she refers to as 'light virtual reality) was used to equip them to have some difficult conversations with clients about eligibility for services. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/59/ Podcast information and more epis...
2020-08-1043 min
Learning UncutEmergent Series: The Future of Physical Spaces for Work and Learning - Anne Bartlett-Bragg and David ShirleyThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Emergent series where we talk about rapidly changing business models, and how Learning and Development can support organisations to adapt. Exploring how learning professionals can emerge from disruption as relevant and effective. The global pandemic response has pushed many people out of physical workspaces. How will we use office spaces in the future and what will they look like? What about classrooms and other spaces used for face-to-face learning? Is it time to abandon the classroom forever? The contrasting pandemic-era experiences of David in Australia and Anne in Spain make...
2020-08-0353 min
Learning UncutExperience Centred Digital Learning Strategy - Gareth KilleenIn this What Happened Next episode Gareth Killeen from Reece updates us on what has happened with human-centred design to transform learning at Reece over the past eight months (see Episode 39). The self-paced leadership program completed in self-driven cohorts illustrates their digital learning strategy, where content is only 25% of the solution. Gareth reflects on how working in an agile way with a human-centred design approach has led to great learning experiences that are continuously being improved. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/58/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://lea...
2020-07-2737 min
Learning UncutEmergent Series: The Social Currency of Communities – Julian Stodd & Rachel HappeThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Emergent series where we talk about rapidly changing business models, and how Learning and Development can support organisations to adapt. Exploring how learning professionals can emerge from disruption as relevant and effective. Julian Stodd from Seasalt Learning and Rachel Happe from the Community Roundtable discuss the intersection of culture and community and how L&D can start the tide of change. Starting with letting go of control and ego, and let communities evolve. This episode discusses the importance of community to work and life, of being first to action, an...
2020-07-201h 08
Learning UncutPersonalised learning meets diverse needs – Henrik Harder & Nick HoweNick Howe, the Area9 Chief Learning Officer, is joined by Henrik Harder who was the CEO of the Danish roadwork education centre VEJ-EU in late 2018 when the project we discuss was undertaken. They describe shifting a full day of face to face theory training with a very diverse audience to an adaptive, personalised online platform. One outcome was that the time to complete the knowledge component of the course reduced from 8 hours to a median of less than 3 without removing any content and allowing even the slowest of learners to achieve proficiency. Host: Michelle Ockers Tra...
2020-07-1351 min
Learning UncutEmergent Series: Building Creativity and Innovation into the Future of Work – Arun Pradhan, Kevin ThornThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Emergent series where we talk about rapidly changing business models, and how Learning and Development can support organisations to adapt. Join us for a discussion around how innovation and creativity is essential as we move through 2020 and the "new normal". Key to the discussion is how being creative is not necessarily the same as creativity and how a true innovative mindset requires us all to be vulnerable, and empathic while focusing on a bias to action. Host: Shannon Tipton Host: Michelle Ockers...
2020-07-0646 minLearning UncutMaking Learning Human - Kristina TsiriotakisDeciem is also known as The Abnormal Beauty Company – and there is definitely something both abnormal and beautiful about the way learning happens at Deciem. Kristina Tsiriotakis joined Deciem in 2019, six years after it was founded. She discusses how she has crafted a learning strategy that aligns with the organisational culture and embracing the whole person who turns up to work everyday. They've reimagined content, campaigns and community, leveraging a learning experience platform as the 'water hole' around which people gather. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/56/ Podcast inform...
2020-06-2948 min
Learning UncutEmergent Series: How L&D Can Create Business Value – Jos Arets & Geraldine VoostThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Emergent series where we talk about rapidly changing business models, and how Learning and Development can support organisations to adapt. Exploring how learning professionals can emerge from disruption as relevant and effective. This episode examines the value proposition of L&D to the organisation. Jos Arets from Tulser walks through a four quadrant model that L&D teams can use to move to applying a business paradigm to their work in order to create strategic value. Geraldine Voost provides practical insight into what it takes to make this shift from...
2020-06-2454 min
Learning UncutEmergent Series: Preview – Michelle Ockers, Shannon Tipton & Laura OvertonThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Emergent series where we talk about rapidly changing business models, and how Learning and Development can support organisations to adapt. Meet your series co-hosts Michelle, Shannon and Laura, find out why we've created the Emergent series, our aspiration and what you can expect. Follow the entire series if you are curious about how learning professionals can emerge from the disruption of the 2020 pandemic as relevant and effective. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/emergent-series-01/ Podcast information and...
2020-06-2236 minLearning UncutMicro-credentials: What's Not to Love? Tony DunfordTony Dunford from Westpac describes himself as a zealot when it comes to micro-credentials. Westpac has partnered with a couple of Australian universities to gain recognition of specific skills for their staff using evidence from their work. He describes the enthusiasm of the staff who have gain recognition of competency through this process and the range of benefits it brings to the organisation. We walk through the nuts and bolts of how Westpac has trialed and rolled out micro-credentials – and now plans to scale up their use with Tony aspiring to 15,000 micro-credentials being awarded over the next two years. ...
2020-06-1545 minLearning UncutLow Budget, High Impact – Learning at Forty Winks: Debbie KeyHow do you go from a blank canvas in a 35-year old organisation with traditional views about learning, on a low budget as a solo learning practitioner to being recognised in the Learning Elite worldwide top 50 in less than 18 months? Debbie Key discusses how she has created engaging learning that absolutely fits the needs at Forty Winks. She brings the story to life through the example of the Forty Winks Bed Match technology and the role of the Learning League superheroes. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/54/ Podcast inf...
2020-06-0153 minLearning UncutBuilding the Business Case for Better Onboarding – Sharni NowlandSharni Nowland discusses building the case for change with onboarding and compliance training at Queensland Rail. This is a prequel to episode 47 which was about Queensland Rail's award-winning program All Aboard. Sharni describes the challenges faced with onboarding and compliance training in the organisation. These will be familiar to others. The first is the lack of organisational-wide governance which results in a cumbersome set of mandatory training modules. The second is delivering eLearning to regions with poor intent connection. The third is how to build a compliance business case for a learning program. Sharni discusses how she tackled these challeng...
2020-05-1845 minLearning UncutWD40: A Learning Obsessed Culture – Garry RidgeMany listeners will have a can of WD-40 somewhere in their home, garage or workplace. A familiar product from an extraordinary organisation, which was described in a Harvard Business Review article as having a 'learning-obsessed culture.' Garry Ridge has worked with WD-40 for 33 years and been the CEO since 1997. He remains excited about his role and about the organisation, which has flourished under his leadership. Employee engagement is at an enviable 93%. When you listen to Garry share his views and practices in regard to leadership, personal learning and organisational learning the high engagement level makes perfect sens...
2020-05-0444 min
Learning UncutPD Alert: Perspectives 2020 - 13 May 2020The Learning Uncut Professional Development (PD) Alert series are special episodes letting learning professionals know about upcoming high-quality events and development activities relevant to them. The goal is to share PD opportunities that can be accessed readily by as many Learning Uncut listeners as possible from wherever they are. Perspectives 2020 is on 13 May 2020. It is a global digital experience running for 24 hours live and follow the sun across four continents. It's completely free and available to all. You can register for the free experience at skillsoft.com/perspectives. In this episode Learning Uncut host, Michelle Ockers overviews the e...
2020-04-2713 minLearning UncutWhat Happened Next: Co-Created Change – Jem Mills and Bianca ZingusThis is a bonus 'What Happened Next' episode where I speak with previous guests to follow up on the solution or body of work they discussed in their original episode. Jem Mills and Bianca Zingus join us in this episode. They are from Social Futures who are a community service organisation that run programs to bring about positive change in local communities. In episode 13, published in November 2018, Jem Mills spoke about a co-created change management approach at Social Futures. Bianca Zingus was a participant on the Change Conversationalists program featured in episode 13 and has since joined Jem's Pra...
2020-04-2028 minLearning UncutThe Past, Present and Future of L&D – Laura Overton, Amanda Ashby & Jelle BuitingTo mark the milestone of Learning Uncut's 50th episode three learning professionals at different points in their career join us to discuss the past, present and future of learning. The concept for this discussion is to look out to 2050 (a play on it being our 50th episode) and consider what the world of work will look like then and how learning professionals can prepare now for the future. Laura Overton, Amanda Ashby and Jelle Buiting explore what we can learn from the past 30 years, the challenges of the present, and how we should move forward. While this episode was rec...
2020-04-1347 minLearning UncutDisruption Series: Series Wrap – Michelle OckersThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Disruption series. This pop-up daily series aims to equip learning professionals with practical guidance and tips to get started or scale up with practices needed as part of their organisational response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Learning Uncut host, Michelle Ockers, reviews the Disruption series. She discusses the purpose of the series, range of episodes and key themes across the series. She also outlines the three phases she predicts learning professionals / teams will go through during this period of disruption – the fierce urgency of now, the innovative middle and the e...
2020-04-0613 minLearning UncutDisruption Series: Learning Journeys in a Virtual Environment – Arun PradhanThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Disruption series. This pop-up daily series aims to equip learning professionals with practical guidance and tips to get started or scale up with practices needed as part of their organisational response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Arun Pradhan describes himself as a curious geek who empowers people to learn, innovate and perform. He shares his working practices generously via his website, speaking engagements and LinkedIn. He sees blended learning journeys as a way to support and nudge the way we work and enable behaviour change – with a lot of this...
2020-04-0523 minLearning UncutDisruption Series: Practical Guidance on Performance Support – Guy WallaceThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Disruption series. This pop-up daily series aims to equip learning professionals with practical guidance and tips to get started or scale up with practices needed as part of their organisational response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Guy Wallace is a performance analyst and instructional designer. He draws on several decades of field experience to provide guidance on developing effective performance support (aka 'job aids'). The conversation starts with analysing performance requirements through to designing good quality job aids and making them readily accessible. Host: Michelle Ockers T...
2020-04-0329 minLearning UncutDisruption Series: Learning Myths and Good Practice – Clark QuinnThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Disruption series. This pop-up daily series aims to equip learning professionals with practical guidance and tips to get started or scale up with practices needed as part of their organisational response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Clark Quinn has a Ph.D. in applied cognitive science and deep experience in learning system design and learning technology. His book Debunking Learning Myths challenges a wide range of common myths and misconceptions that are traps for the unwary learning professional. In this episode we discuss why myths perpetuate, look at what the...
2020-04-0222 minLearning UncutDisruption Series: Using Podcasts for Learning Delivery – Michelle OckersThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Disruption series. This pop-up daily series aims to equip learning professionals with practical guidance and tips to get started or scale up with practices needed as part of their organisational response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The tables are turned on regular Learning Uncut host, Michelle Ockers. Today she is the one being interviewed. With two years of experience podcasting Michelle shares some ideas about how podcasts can be used for learning in organisations, as well as practical guidance and tips. In a '2-for-1' her editor (and host...
2020-04-0127 minLearning UncutHarnessing Tacit Knowledge to Make Work SaferDavid Broadhurst, the co-founder of Codesafe, is a construction industry veteran. He opens Ep 49 with a story from nine years ago about an incident where someone on site where he was supervisor was almost killed. He began searching for a better way to ensure that workers in high risk sectors actually understood safety critical information and worked safely. He created the Codesafe methodology which has captured the attention of safety bodies in Australia and been the subject of research by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) to understand what makes the approach effective. Rae Grech is a h...
2020-03-3054 minLearning UncutDisruption Series: Making Work Visible – Jane BozarthThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Disruption series. This pop-up daily series aims to equip learning professionals with practical guidance and tips to get started or scale up with practices needed as part of their organisational response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Jane Bozarth has long advocated making work visible through a practice known as 'show your work.' Interestingly, a survey currently underway (as at March 2020) by the eLearning Guild indicates that 1/3 of US respondents are seeing an increased demand for demonstrating or sharing work processes as we come to grips with the impact of...
2020-03-2726 minLearning UncutSocial Learning at Work: A Quick Start Guide – Mark BritzThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Disruption series. This pop-up daily series aims to equip learning professionals with practical guidance and tips to get started or scale up with practices needed as part of their organisational response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Mark Britz has run the gamut of formal, informal and social. He started experimenting with social learning in organisations in 2008 and has delved deep into both people truly are learning in the workspace that they're in and the use of social technology. He and James Tyer are writing a book called called Social By...
2020-03-2620 minLearning UncutEmotions and Learning Design: What Really Matters – Nick Shackleton-JonesThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Disruption series. This pop-up daily series aims to equip learning professionals with practical guidance and tips to get started or scale up with practices needed as part of their organisational response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Nick Shackleton-Jones is the author of How People Learn. He developed the Affective Context Model as a general theory of how people learn. In this episode he discusses the role of emotions in learning, going so far as to suggest that emotion is the process behind learning. In a period of heightened emotion it's...
2020-03-2413 minLearning UncutCuration – Making it Useful for Your Audience – Martin CouzinsThis episode is part of the Learning Uncut Disruption series. This pop-up daily series aims to equip learning professionals with practical guidance and tips to get started or scale up with practices needed as part of their organisational response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Martin Couzins is the editor of LearnPatch, which is a curation platform predominantly for learning professionals. He defines curation as gathering, sense-making and sharing information for a defined audience and need. He recommends that before you start curating you understand the audience need and preferred channels to receive content. Aspects that he provides tips...
2020-03-2323 minLearning UncutDisruption Series: Preview – Michelle OckersAt the time this episode is published learning professionals around the globe are helping their organisations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the widespread shift to remote working there is a rapid scaling up of the use of digital engagement and learning methods. Many learning professionals need to do things they have limited experience in or have not done before. In a break with normal programming Learning Uncut is bringing you a pop-up Disruption series using the podcast as a platform to share practical guidance and tips from experts on getting started or scaling up with re...
2020-03-1703 minLearning UncutHow we know the learning profession is thriving - Learning Uncut Team"I am so much more optimistic than I have been in several years about the state of the profession and where we're headed. I think you find what you're looking for, right? If you want evidence that the learning profession is dying, you can go out and find it and find the conversations and the people who are thinking that. If you want evidence that learning and development is thriving, come and listen to Learning Uncut because we share stories every fortnight about learning professionals out there, taking the risks, doing good work, being really progressive. I think there's...
2019-12-2336 minLearning UncutLearning Uncut - One Year On"It was a lot of experimenting and working out what is the best process." It's been one year since the Learning Uncut podcast crew took the plunge and hit "publish" on their first episode. In this edition, editor Amanda Ashby, along with hosts Karen Moloney and Michelle Ockers share how the podcast came to life, the process they have developed for producing a podcast as a virtual team, valuable lessons learned, the oddest places Learning Uncut has been recorded and lots more… If you are interested taking a "behind-the-scenes" look at Learning Uncut or...
2019-06-1039 minLearning Uncut2018 Year in Review with the Learning Uncut TeamIn February this year the Learning Uncut team started recording episodes for the this podcast which went live in June. Since then, there have been 15 published episodes with some great guests covering a wide range of topics and sectors. In this episode, Karen, Michelle and Amanda look back over their first year in podcasting and discuss highlights, insights, learnings and ideas for Learning Uncut in 2019. Hosts: Karen Moloney, Michelle Ockers & Amanda Ashby Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/16/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/
2018-12-2638 minLearning UncutWelcome to the Learning Uncut Podcast – Michelle Ockers & Karen MoloneyIn this first episode, hosts Michelle Ockers and Karen Moloney talk about why they started the podcast, what content they will be covering and what listeners can expect to get out of the series. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/1/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/
2018-06-1013 min