In our latest podcast episode with Sheridan Webb and induction expert Alex Castello-Cortes from CCW Consulting, you'll discover how induction processes can shape the future of employee success within an organisation. Sheridan and Alex discuss the importance of employee induction, to help people and businesses thrive in today's modern workforce. They discuss the unique aspects of induction training, the 80/20 rule for job competency, and the importance of integrating new hires into teams smoothly and effectively. Induction isn't just about completing training checklists; it's about fostering me ..read more

Join Sheridan and Leanne Davies - Learning adventurer - in this episode as they discuss the intricacies of design, learning, and self-reflection with our latest podcast episode. This episode reveals the unexpected connections between these domains and provides practical insights for everyone from trainers and facilitators to coaches and designers. Leanne Davies delves into how reflection is not only a tool for learners but a significant practice for professional development across various roles. The conversation covers the principles of coaching, the practicalities of reflective practice, and ..read more

Sheridan is joined by corporate training specialist and international speaker, Sherine Clarke, in an insightful conversation of creating large-scale events and the nuances of addressing large audiences, in this latest podcast episode.  Sherine brings over two decades of expertise to the conversation, discussing the challenges and strategies for engaging large corporations and multinational companies in meaningful training sessions.  She addresses the importance of capturing and maintaining the attention span of professionals, and shares personal stories to give practical advice on cr ..read more

In this episode, Sheridan Webb and Annette Barnes delve into the intricate world of consulting, training design, and how AI technology is shaping these fields.  Sheridan and Annette discuss and unravel the difference and similarities between consulting and coaching.  Expect a candid conversation that illuminates the differences and synergies between these roles, with both speakers sharing their rich experiences and practical advice. Annette brings her perspective on consulting— clarifying the unique place consulting occupies in professional development. For both newcomers and seasone ..read more

In the Episode, What? No Powerpoint, Sheridan Webb welcomes three guests from the VIP community: Emer O'Leary, Sonali Kumarakulasinghe, and Debbie Yarwood. This episode explores dynamic alternatives to PowerPoint in both face-to-face and virtual training environments, ideal for facilitators, trainers, and educators looking to enrich their visual storytelling toolkit. Discover how Emer, a visual facilitator, trainer, and coach, harnesses the power of hand-drawn graphics for engaging workshops. Sonali shares her passion for the Emotional Culture Deck and liberating structures in her consultancy ..read more

Designing for remote and mobile workers presents a whole new set of challenges to learning designers. In this episode we take on those challenges and come up with some practical ways to optimise learning design for them, and some questions too, for you as the audience. 01:16 Remote working on the rise 03:06 It’s not just about online learning 05:51 Designing solely for remote workers 07:17 The challenges for the whole business 08:06 Formal learning is tougher for remote workers 09:28 Different kinds of remote workers need different answers 11:09 Inclusivity and different needs 12:04 Learning j ..read more

In this episode Sheridan chats with Marina Ibrahim from Globality Coaching on Designing Training for Multicultural Audiences. This is a fascinating conversation which delves into the nuances of designing training for a multicultural audience, highlighting the complexities and considerations that come into play and emphasises the need for a thorough understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds of the audience Sheridan and Marina discuss the significance of adapting training materials, such as slides and handouts, to suit the diverse audience, ensuring that translations are accurate and inc ..read more

Sheridan chats with Ross Stevenson, of Steal These Thoughts in this episode looking at a  strategic approach to training design. This episode covers some key points about strategic approaches to skills development and training design including the idea of being a strategic ​L&D leader involves understanding an organization's culture, constraints, and contexts, and balancing the needs of the long term with current requirements. Ross highlighted the importance of being smartly innovative and understanding that not everything that counts can be measured. One thing that they are both very ..read more

Sheridan chats with Eleanor Hudgell, of Pure Learning Limited in this episode exploring AI in training design. Eleanor is a Freelance Training Designer who has worked in many industries over her career. In this episode Sheridan and Eleanor talk about how AI has changed the landscape of Training Design.  They have both fully embraced AI into their work and explain the many different ways that it can utilised. This is a great episode and I am sure that you are going to really enjoy it. Have a listen and we’d love to hear your thoughts on this subject. Connect with Eleanor on LinkedIn: http ..read more

With worldwide events since March 2020 causing major changes in the world of L&D, virtual training is receiving a massive boost in usage. Previously face-to-face workshops and topics are being run over Zoom, Microsoft Teams and a host of other platforms. But how do we make sure the learning experiences we design are right for virtual? In part one of our first-ever two-part episode, we have plenty of practical tips for you on creating excellent virtual training. 03:46  What do we mean by virtual training? 05:38  The challenge for virtual facilitators 06:35  Design in detail f ..read more