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Building a People-Centered Learning Culture with Theda Riggins-Crawford of Manhattan Associates
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Building a People-Centered Learning Culture with Theda Riggins-Crawford of Manhattan Associates

On this episode, Theda Riggins-Crawford, Director of Global Learning and Development of Manhattan Associates, discusses her career journey, insights on evolving trends in L&D and the importance of being people-centered in the industry. Theda also s...

Learning Leader Spotlight: Interviews with corporate L&D leaders · Leigh Anne Lankford

December 3, 202420m 44s

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Show Notes

On this episode, Theda Riggins-Crawford, Director of Global Learning and Development of Manhattan Associates, discusses her career journey, insights on evolving trends in L&D and the importance of being people-centered in the industry. Theda also shares valuable resources for those wishing to develop in the field.  


Key Takeaways:


(02:13) Transitioning from tax reporting to a career in L&D.

(06:04) Rapid changes in L&D and the demand for faster, more accessible learning methods.

(08:19) The transformative role of AI in learning and its future potential in the field.

(09:16) Predictions on how learning platforms will evolve to provide more tailored content for users.

(10:27) Influential mentors and the importance of mentorship in career development.

(15:18) The critical need for people-centered, human-first skills in learning leaders today.

(17:46) Key sources for staying informed.

(18:03) The importance of servant leadership. 



Resources Mentioned:


Theda Riggins-Crawford -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/theda-riggins-crawford-0a55a415/


Manhattan Associates -

https://www.linkedin.com/company/manhattan-associates/


“The Servant Leader” by Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges -

https://www.amazon.com/Servant-Leader-Ken-Blanchard/dp/0849996597


Harvard Business Review -

https://hbr.org/


Gartner -

https://www.gartner.com/en





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