Learning Leader Spotlight: Interviews with corporate L&D leaders

On this episode, John Jordan, Learning and Development Manager of Sendero, shares his approaches to empowering consultants within the rapidly advancing world of learning and development. He explores the significance of human-centered design, agile methodologies and leadership coaching, illustrating how these strategies enhance professional growth and adaptation.Key Takeaways:(01:51) The joys of leading a diverse team and empowering consultants to excel in their challenging roles.(02:51) John shares his journey from learner to leader, emphasizing the transition from academia to practical application in L&D.(05:59) A shift towards human-centered design in L&D, focusing on the needs and pain points of learners.(07:25) The application of agile methodologies in developing training programs that are closely aligned with learner feedback.(10:20) Blending traditional classroom learning with modern, interactive methods to meet diverse learner needs.(14:58) The emerging trend of leadership coaching to unlock potential and encourage independent problem-solving skills.(19:18) The changing landscape of learning preferences among professionals and the decline in traditional educational paths.(27:47) For insights on building trust and proving ROI, "The Trusted Learning Advisor" by Dr. Keith Keating is recommended to anyone moving into L&D leadership.Resources Mentioned:John Jordan - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjordan05/Sendero - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sendero/The Trusted Learning Advisor by Dr. Keith Keating - https://www.thetrustedlearningadvisor.com/#LearningAndDevelopment #CorporateTraining #TalentDevelopment #LeadershipTraining

On this episode, Dan Collier, Senior Director of Talent and Leadership Development at Suffolk Construction, shares his journey from the printing industry to spearheading talent development initiatives that integrate cutting-edge technologies like VR, AR and AI.Key Takeaways:(01:45) Dan discusses his transition from printing to leadership and talent development.(04:04) The biggest changes in learning and development over recent years, including the shift to microlearning and immersive tech.(06:10) Future directions for L&D, blending technology with traditional methods.(09:54) Why Dan would prioritize building a dedicated learning center at Suffolk's Boston headquarters to enhance in-person training.(12:02) The difficulty of sourcing talent passionate about classroom instruction.(13:20) The potential of transitioning school teachers into corporate trainers.(17:11) Dan’s recommendations for books on L&D leadershipResources Mentioned:Dan Collier - https://www.linkedin.com/in/djcollier/Suffolk Construction - https://www.linkedin.com/company/suffolk-construction/Association for Talent Development (ATD) - https://www.td.org/Training Industry Magazine - https://trainingindustry.com/magazine/LinkedIn Learning - https://www.linkedin.com/learningThanks for listening to Learning Leader Spotlight: Interviews with corporate L&D leaders. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review to help get the word out about the show. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of the insightful conversations.#LearningAndDevelopment #CorporateTraining #TalentDevelopment #LeadershipTraining

On this episode, host Leigh Anne Lankford is joined by Michael Lux, Senior Director: Customer Education, Certification, Documentation and Training Services of Procore Technologies. They delve into Michael's extensive experience in the learning and development sector, exploring pivotal changes and future trends in corporate education, particularly the transformative impact of AI and digital tools.Key Takeaways:(01:32) Michael shares his extensive background in L&D, emphasizing his passion for education.(03:49) The evolution from computer-based training to modern e-learning and the impact of DVD technology.(05:02) Michael highlights the significant changes in L&D, particularly the role of AI in automating content creation.(06:23) Future directions for L&D, including content as a service and the importance of micro, tailored content delivery.(08:43) Michael outlines his vision for scaling operations with a hypothetical tenfold budget increase at Procore.(11:48) The critical role and challenges of content strategy and program management in learning environments.(13:57) Michael shares his go-to resources for staying informed in the L&D industry.(15:27) Book recommendations for aspiring learning leaders, highlighting "How People Learn" by Nick Shackleton-Jones.Resources Mentioned:Michael Lux - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lux-6a9690/Procore Technologies - https://www.linkedin.com/company/procore-technologies/“How People Learn” by Nick Shackleton-Jones - https://www.amazon.com/How-People-Learn-Designing-Performance/dp/0749484705The Content Wrangler - https://www.thecontentwrangler.com/#LearningDevelopment #CorporateTraining #TalentDevelopment #LandD #LeadershipTraining

Welcome to Learning Leader Spotlight: Interviews with corporate L&D leaders — the podcast where we learn from leading minds in the L&D space.Each week, we’ll dive into the details of what it takes to thrive in learning and development, as guests from different corporate contexts and sectors share their expertise and experience.If you’re dedicated to staying on top of optimized growth, transformative industry technologies and all things training, then this is the show for you!