Performance Matters Podcast

In this episode of the podcast, Host Michael Thiel sits down with Matt Donovan, Chief Learning Officer at GP Strategies,... The post Episode #105 | The Future of Corporate Academies appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

Quiet quitting refers to employees who disengage from their work and gradually withdraw from their responsibilities, even though they have... The post Episode #104 | Quiet Quitting: For Real or No Big Deal? appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

In this episode of the Performance Matters podcast, host Michael Thiel sits down with Joe LaFleur, business continuity consultant at... The post Episode #103 | Maintaining Business Continuity appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

Join us for part two of this special two-part episode of the Performance Matters Podcast as we sit down with... The post Episode #102 | Transforming Your Organizational Learning Through Storytelling – Part 2 first appeared on GP Strategies Corporation. The post Episode #102 | Transforming Your Organizational Learning Through Storytelling – Part 2 appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

“Does a job title in and of itself place you into a mold?” – Eric Myers Join us for a... The post Episode #101 | Transforming Your Organizational Learning Through Storytelling first appeared on GP Strategies Corporation. The post Episode #101 | Transforming Your Organizational Learning Through Storytelling appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

In this very special 100th episode of the Performance Matters podcast, a look back at ten of the can't miss... The post Episode #100 | Can't Miss Conversations from 2022 first appeared on GP Strategies Corporation. The post Episode #100 | Can't Miss Conversations from 2022 appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

A conversation with GP Strategies CLO Matt Donovan on building a culture of organizational learning. “If you're shifting towards a... The post Episode #99 | Creating a Culture of Organizational Learning first appeared on GP Strategies Corporation. The post Episode #99 | Creating a Culture of Organizational Learning appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

We've all heard the term agile, but what does it really mean? In this episode of the Performance Matters podcast,... The post Episode #98 | Agile Project Management first appeared on GP Strategies Corporation. The post Episode #98 | Agile Project Management appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

Over time, diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts (commonly known as DE&I) have become pillars of many companies' mission statements and... The post Episode #97 | DE&I: Practical vs. Performative first appeared on GP Strategies Corporation. The post Episode #97 | DE&I: Practical vs. Performative appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

“When is the best time to innovate? The answer is right now.” James Carpenter Using the concept of a test-and-learn... The post Episode #96 | Test-and-Learn Innovation Factory first appeared on GP Strategies Corporation. The post Episode #96 | Test-and-Learn Innovation Factory appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

“Aligning employee skills to job title is something that most organizations never get around to” Akash Savdharia In this episode,... The post Episode #95 | Talent Mobility first appeared on GP Strategies Corporation. The post Episode #95 | Talent Mobility appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

“Leaders that really improve are ones that maintain their coachability.” Kevin Wilde In this episode, Kevin Wilde discusses his book... The post Episode #94 | Coachability: The Leadership Superpower first appeared on GP Strategies Corporation. The post Episode #94 | Coachability: The Leadership Superpower appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

In this episode, Ellen Kumar dispels common myths surrounding user adoption of new technologies, specifically ERPs. If the adoption of... The post Episode #93 | Dispelling Myths about Technology Adoption appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

“We are at a point in time where new teams are forming, and they're doing work more quickly. And they... The post Episode #92 | Leading High-Performing Teams appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

In this episode, Ashley Johnson joins the show to discuss ways in which organizations can better understand their training needs.... The post Episode #91 | Getting Maximum Effectiveness out of Your Training Budget appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

In this episode, two of GP's automotive thought leaders, Scott McCormack and Lawrie Martin, down for a discussion on the... The post Episode #90 | Overcoming the Automotive Technician Shortage appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

The technical skills gap has created challenges on a number of fronts, from hiring to onboarding, to developing and retaining... The post Episode #89 | Addressing the Technical Skills Gap appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

In this episode, Scott Barber, Director of Agile Learning at GP Strategies, joins the show to discuss agility as a... The post Episode #88 | User Adoption: The Agile Way appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

“Technology has made learning in the flow of work possible like never before.” Ben Keher In this episode of the... The post Episode #87 | Digital Learning in the Flow of Work appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

Virtual reality and the Metaverse can be effective with hard skills development, to develop skills in a safe and effective... The post Episode #86 | What the Metaverse Means for Corporate Learning appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

“Skills are more perishable than ever. The more technical the skill is, the shorter its half-life.” Matthew Daniel In this... The post Episode #85 | Perishable vs Durable Skills in Retail Automotive appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

“A podcast not only allows you to share your organizational message in a very personal way, but it gives your... The post Episode #84 | Using Podcasts to Elevate Your Message and Thought Leaders appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

“Leaders must be open to digging deeper, and begin to think about organizational performance as a system of factors that,... The post Episode #83 | Using Performance Diagnostics to Address Performance Shortfalls appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

We're seeing the mindset shift from a templatized, global “learning first” view, to more emphasis on skill-building. Jai Shah Driven... The post Episode #82 | Skills Management in the Larger Learning Landscape appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

Over the last 40 years, the highest performing stores have not been based on market, and are not dependent on... The post Episode #81 | Turnover, Churnover, and the State of the Automotive Retail Workforce appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

After a disruption of more than two years, many organizations are once-again able to offer in-person training. In this episode,... The post Episode #80 | Return to In-Person Training appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

“Changes in the workforce are having an enormous impact not only on how work is being performed, but also how... The post Episode #79 | Technology Adoption and the Future of Work appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

A lot of times, corporations have an internal learning and development program, but the skill sets, the standard operating procedures,... The post Episode #78 | Formalized Learning in Lean Organizations appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

Many organizations are facing a critical question: How do we tackle the challenge of bringing vital knowledge from an on-site,... The post Episode #77 | Hybrid Work in a Secure Environment appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

The way you feel about work spills over into every area of life. When people are more satisfied and engaged... The post Episode #76 | Shift the Culture Through Continuous Learning appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

Withing five minutes of walking into a dealership, you can get a sense of the culture. Tim Bergstrom Automotive retail... The post Episode #75 | A Successful Automotive Dealer's Secret Sauce appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

We've now proven that we can do learning and development differently, but how do we do them both differently and... The post Episode #74 | Rethinking Learning Design for New Roles, Skills, and Adaptability in a Virtual World appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

“What is the key to deploying learning to the masses in a hybrid environment without losing effectiveness?” Ben Keher, GP... The post Episode #73 | Can't Miss Conversations from Workforce Transformation Leaders in 2021 appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

Using a wearable device on the job is becoming more and more expected by the learning audience. Tom Pizer The... The post Episode #72 | XR and the Future of Workforce Transformation appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

“Change Agility is a foundational characteristic for organizational success.” Cheryl Jackson As a result of the massive workforce disruptions caused... The post Episode #71 | Agile Change Management as a Competitive Advantage appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

It's going to take a lot more work to fill vacancies on your team than to talk to people now.... The post Episode #70 | Career Coaching in a Hybrid Environment appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

The workforce has changed permanently. What critical skills will your current and future workforce need, what challengers are they facing now, and how will the leaders of tomorrow be developed? Join Kerry Hearns-Smith for an enlightening discussion on these topics. The post Episode #69 | Critical Skills for a Hybrid Workplace appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

Sally Vlietstra from General Motors shares why high-impact learning organizations put the focus on the learner and how to help them be better at what they do. The post Episode #68 | Journey to a High-impact Learning Organization appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

Most of the car buying journey takes place online now, leaving auto dealerships at the tail end. But dealerships can still add value by rethinking the business and integrating digital tools better. The post Episode #67 | Digital Transformation in the Auto Industry appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

As the lines for many employees' professional and personal lives become blurred in a hybrid work environment, it greatly impacts employee engagement for both leaders and individual contributors. The post Episode #66 | Staying Engaged on a Hybrid Team appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

The challenges of hybrid work can become opportunities when people are at the center of every approach. Patrich Calhoun While... The post Episode #65 | Hybrid Workforce: Turn Challenges Into Opportunities appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

Ben Keher joins the podcast to share the importance of understanding the ‘why' behind your learning programs and how to develop a successful hybrid learning experience. The post Episode #64 | Designing for Learner Driven Engagement appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

Skills gaps often mean hiring more employees, but organizations should consider upskilling and re-skilling the talent they already have, especially as workforces become more hybrid. The post Episode #63 | Upskilling and Re-skilling for Workforce Transformation appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

Asking employees to attend two-hour training sessions to learn a new applications is asking a lot. Digital adoption platforms can help enable more effective learning right in the flow of work. The post Episode #62 | Enabling Learning in the Flow of Work appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

How can learning and development organizations effectively use data to measure the business impact of their learning solutions? What is the significance of learning measurement in a post-COVID world? The post Episode #61 | Measurement: Learning's Secret Weapon for Driving Business Alignment appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

In celebration of Pride Month, we are sharing the joyous, yet often painful stories of several GP Strategies employees. The post Special Episode | Celebrating Pride Month appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

This podcast covers a candid discussion about Asian heroes, stereotypes, and the call for change in breaking the harmful narratives that have affected the AAPI community throughout American history. The post Special Episode | Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

You don't have to know how to post Instagram Stories or any other social media trend in order to be an influencer. If you lead people in any capacity, your role as an influencer is an important one. The post Episode #60 | Influential Leadership appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

Organizations are often technically focused and budget driven when it comes to technology implementations rather than people focused. What is at stake when people are not the focus? The post Episode #59 | Confidently Navigate Change and Adoption, Even When It Doesn’t Go as Planned appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

The global pandemic has accelerated how we work almost 8-9 years into the future. It may be tempting to think the workforce of the future is far away, but the future workforce is here, now. The post Episode #58 | The Future Workforce: Developing Lifelong Learners appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.

The traditionally risk-averse financial services industry has faced seismic shifts in learning in the last year, forcing people to think differently about L&D and to adapt quickly. The post Episode #57 | Shaping the Future of Learning for the Financial Services Industry appeared first on GP Strategies Corporation.