Microlearning and On-Demand Training Are Reshaping the Future of L&D with Liz Ramon of Castle Group
On this episode, Liz Ramon, Director of Talent Management of Castle Group, joins us to discuss how learning and development continues to evolve and why L&D plays a critical role in developing confident leaders, adaptable workforces and practical le...
Learning Leader Spotlight: Interviews with corporate L&D leaders · Leigh Anne Lankford
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Show Notes
On this episode, Liz Ramon, Director of Talent Management of Castle Group, joins us to discuss how learning and development continues to evolve and why L&D plays a critical role in developing confident leaders, adaptable workforces and practical learning experiences that drive performance. Liz shares her career journey into L&D, the shift toward microlearning and learning in the flow of work, and what skills matter most for leaders navigating constant change.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction.
02:10 L&D focuses on practical and relevant learning experiences that can be applied immediately.
05:35 Microlearning and on-demand content reshape how people learn, driven by learner expectations for fast, targeted information.
07:50 L&D must meet multiple generations where they are, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach.
08:15 Capturing institutional knowledge becomes critical as tenured employees exit the workforce.
08:40 Learning increasingly happens in the flow of work, supported by technology but still grounded in human connection.
08:55 Leaders are expected to coach and mentor more, especially emerging leaders who lack prior experience in people leadership.
11:10 Strong mentorship accelerates growth by developing not only skills but also confidence, judgment and empathy.
15:20 Adaptability and self-awareness are essential skills that help leaders stay relevant and build trust during constant change.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-ramon/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/castle-group/
Association for Talent Development (ATD)
https://www.td.org
https://trainingindustry.com
https://www.trainingconference.com
"The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Stephen R. Covey
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36072.The_7_Habits_of_Highly_Effective_People
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