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Two learning professionals having a chat about all things Learning and Development.

Arash & Paul


    • May 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    E3: The return of facilitated learning (aka classroom based learning)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 35:25


    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.

    E2: What are learning 'experiences'?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 46:57


    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

    E1: Why it's ok to fail

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 37:36


    Welcome back to Season 2 of Another L&D Podcast. In this episode we share occasions where we've failed, what we've learned from those failures and hopefully helping you realise everyone's not perfect and we all crash and burn at sometimes.

    E10: Alternative Trainer Skills

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 40:35


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

    E9: Creativity in L&D part two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 40:50


    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

    E8: Creativity in L&D part one

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 28:00


    In this episode we discuss the following: Are organisations capable of fostering creativity Steve Chapman - Can scorpions smoke? Pixar The role of failing in creativity Is L&D adverse to failure? Questions you can ask stakeholders who are wanting you to be more creative.

    E7: How to influence up in your L&D function

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 32:37


    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

    E6: Is an L&D function even needed?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 36:04


    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

    Learning during a crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 51:36


    During this episode we discuss our experiences of developing/delivering learning during the COVID-19 crisis. We discuss The Challenges State of the industry Mental Health and well being Working from home The book mentioned about ideas is 'A Technique for Producing Ideas' by James Webb Young. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07J2QSKRB/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

    E4: What makes a world class trainer?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 32:17


    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

    E3: How People Learn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 25:27


    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

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    E2: Looking for work in Learning & Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 19:40


    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

    E1: Learning Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 30:45


    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

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