After reviewing/discussing Nick Shackleton-Jone's book 'How People Learn' in our last season we decided to revisit one of the key parts of his principles and that's the role of experiences in learning. But what exactly are they? This episode aims to explore just that.  Graphic mentioned: https://t.co/JP6yoG7RxX ..read more

In this episode we cover: Being Provocative Presence Using silence Role of comedy/improv Storytelling/metaphors ..read more

In this episode we cover: Six thinking hats The power of saying 'Yes and...' Improv  Improv warm up exercises - https://www.hooplaimpro.com/improv-exercises-games-formats.html Project planning and creativity Brian Eno's Oblique strategies cards A technique for producing ideas - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07J2QSKRB/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 ..read more

In this episode we discuss different ways you can influence up in your L&D function including some suggestions from Twitter & LinkedIn. In this episode we discuss: How you can personally have an impact on your function How you can make sure people are ready to be influenced Getting your first follower ..read more

In this episode we discuss whether L&D is even needed and if they were a person would they have been fired by now? Topics we touch on: - Why L&D could be replaced - What areas of the business could replace L&D - How the business create their own learning materials - Learning at the point of need - Opportunities for L&D to change At the beginning I mention Danny Seals' Mindchimp podcast which can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/danny-seals-curious-creative-chimp-swinging-through/id1366591543?i=1000410868342 ..read more

In this episode we attempt to discuss what a world class trainer looks like? We end up touching on guide, experiences, what skills a trainer may need in the future, improv and Scottish history! Find Us: Arash: Twitter: @arashmazinani LinkedIn: Arash Rezaei-Mazinani Paul: Twitter: @richardsonp2 LinkedIn: Paul Richardson ..read more

In this episode we're discussing one of our favourite books on learning by Nick Shackleton-Jones. Find Us: Arash: Twitter: @arashmazinani LinkedIn: Arash Rezaei-Mazinani Paul: Twitter: @richardsonp2 LinkedIn: Paul Richardson ..read more

In this episode we talk about finding work in L&D, we touch on changing jobs, L&D job titles, Job Specs (and our frustrations with them) and Recruitment Agencies. Find Us: Arash Twitter: @arashmazinani LinkedIn: Arash Rezaei-Mazinani Paul: Twitter: @richardsonp2 LinkedIn: Paul Richardson ..read more

In this episode we discuss all things learning technology, touching on Virtual Reality, Smartphones, Vodafone, John Lewis, McDonalds. Arash: Twitter: @arashmazinani LinkedIn: Arash Rezaei-Mazinani Paul Twitter: @richardsonp2 LinkedIn: Paul Richardson ..read more

Some countries are starting to return to some degree of 'normal'. In this episode we discuss whether face to face training is coming back (from observing the industry), whether it should come back and if so, what considerations needs to be made in order for it to be successful.  ..read more