The Art & Science of Learning

Creating and fostering effective learning communities in the workplace requires a lot of skill, particularly in a hybrid world. There are many strategies, tools, and platforms that can help support learning communities, but it’s important to know how to use them effectively. In this episode I speak with a fantastic community builder who creates and fosters vibrant global learning communities. We discuss why it’s important to have learning communities in the workplace, how to create them, and she shares many wonderful tips from her extensive experience in the field. Anamaria Dorgo is the Head of Community at Butter, a platform for planning and hosting collaborative sessions, and the founder of L&D Shakers, an international learning community for L&D professionals. With degrees in psychology and human resources, as well as being a true lifelong learner, she creates engaging learning experiences for a global community. Together with a core team, she has grown L&D Shakers to over 2,000 members from all over the world in the past two years. The community is fully members-led, and it's a breeding ground for collaborative learning projects and experiments. In 2021, Anamaria joined the team at Butter and has built the community from the ground up into a place where facilitators, trainers, consultants, designers, and educators gather to hone their facilitation skills and learn more about Butter. Anamaria is also advising companies and NGOs on how to build their internal communities of practice to boost their learning culture, innovation, employee engagement, and sense of belonging, as well as driving change from within. Anamaria Dorgo LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/anamariadorgo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnamariaDorgo L&D Shakers: https://www.notion.so/Welcome-to-the-L-D-Shakers-23972fa0a18f419a9abe1bd59cb174c0 Butter Community: https://community.butter.us/c/start-here/our-mission-vision-and-values Butter: https://www.butter.us Resources mentioned: Drive by Daniel Pink The Learning Communities Handbook by Louise Wilson and Dr. Toby Lowe The Art of Community by Charles Vogl The CMX YouTube channel

The Work-Learn Institute, at the internationally renowned University of Waterloo in Canada, has developed the Future Ready Talent Framework. This framework is embedding important skills and lifelong learning mindset that are critical in the future of work. To discuss the framework and how it impacts students, employers, and educator, I am joined by the person leading this institute. Anne-Marie Fannon is the director of the Work-Learn Institute at the University of Waterloo. This is the only institute in the world dedicated to research on co-operative education and other forms of work-integrated learning. Founded in 2002, with the mission to advance research for global impact on the development of talent for a complex future. For the last ten years, prior to her current role, Anne-Marie was director of Work-Integrated Learning Programs at the University of Waterloo. In this role, she oversaw the development and delivery of curriculum that supported students in a variety of work-integrated learning opportunities including the new (WE) Accelerate program, the EDGE program and the WatPD courses. Anne-Marie is actively engaged with Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (CEWIL) Canada and serves as co-chair of CEWIL’s Government and External Relations Committee. She was president of the association in 2016/2017 during which time she led the association through an expansion of its mandate from co-op to work-integrated learning. Anne-Marie Fannon: https://uwaterloo.ca/work-learn-institute/about/people/amfannon Future Ready Talent Framework: https://uwaterloo.ca/future-ready-talent-framework/ Work-Learn Institute at the University of Waterloo: https://uwaterloo.ca/work-learn-institute/

Getting your ideas across clearly is a critical skill in any career. However, speaking to an audience is one of the greatest fears people have. In this episode we will discuss how to improve the way you communicate ideas. My guest is an expert communicator who has trained leaders around the world to communicate effectively. Barry J. McLoughlin is the President of TLC Transform Leaders Consultants Inc. – a leadership communications firm in Ottawa Canada – with over three decades of experience as a leadership trainer, communications consultant, and educational program designer. Barry is a former television writer, producer, and broadcaster, and is recognized as one of North America’s leading communications consultants and seminar leaders, creating and delivering over 5000 seminars for governments, associations and corporations. He is regularly profiled and interviewed on television and radio. Barry received a Master of Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He is also a Fellow in the Riddell Graduate Program in Political Management at Carleton University where he is a frequent lecturer in Strategic Communications, and Political Management and the Media. Barry J. McLoughlin: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mclomedia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrymcloughlin/ TLC Transform Leaders Consultants Inc: https://tlctransformleaders.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Trans4mLeaders

The Indigenous Conservation curriculums, for elementary and high school students, are beautiful and insightful learning resource produced by the United Nations Association in Canada (UNAC). They were launched in June 2022 to coincide with Indigenous History Month and World Environment Day. In this episode, the CEO of the United Nations Association in Canada discusses these fantastic resources, how it teaches about Indigenous cultures and ways to protect the natural world. We also talk about how they can be used in schools, at home and in other informal learning settings. Jaime Webbe is the President and CEO of the United Nations Association in Canada. This curriculum combines her knowledge and background in Indigenous education and sustainability. She spent almost two decades shepherding new sustainability concepts, approaches and technologies through the transition from scientific facts to internationally recognized best practice. With the World Bank and United Nations, she built partnerships bringing new donors, stakeholders and views to the table. Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaimewebbe?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-webbe-ab78164/?originalSubdomain=ca Indigenous Conservation Toolkit: http://www.unac.org/teachin United National Association in Canada: https://www.unac.org/staff Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNACanada

In the sixth episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events in collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 – we discuss the nuances of programming a hybrid event. With less than a week until The Learning Ideas Conference in NYC and online, in this episode we discuss many ways that participants can connect and network during the conference. My guest, the founder and chair of the conference, also shares tips on how to help connect the online and in person audience in a hybrid event. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022, we will explore the different aspects of how to create a successful hybrid event. In the months leading up to the conference, we will follow the journey of how The Learning Ideas Conference prepares a new hybrid experience for June 2022. The Learning Ideas Conference is dedicated to reimagining education and workplace learning, using new technologies to provide us with new opportunities. With the goal to always innovate, in 2022 The Learning Ideas Conference is creating new approaches to hybrid experiences, and exploring what collaboration and networking could be in a hybrid environment. In this special series of The Art & Science of Learning podcast, we will follow the progress of creating this new hybrid experience, discuss the best practices in the field, and share useful tips on creating successful hybrid events. I am very happy to have back on the podcast the founder of The Learning Ideas Conference. Dr David Guralnick is President and CEO of Kaleidoscope Learning and a consultant specialized in the use of technology to improve job performance. He is also the current president of the International E-Learning Association, founder and chair of The Learning Ideas Conference and an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. David has created the first e-learning-specific authoring tool, and the award-winning Watch, Rate, and Compare e-learning approach. David has won over 200 awards in the e-learning industry, and his unique approach to his consulting and project work have saved over $2 billion, due to improved employee performance, for Fortune 500 and multinational clients such as Target, IBM, GE, Time Warner, and many others. David focuses his deep knowledge of the industry to reimagine learning in higher education and the workplace. Dr David Guralnick: http://www.davidguralnick.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dguralnick_IELA The Learning Ideas Conference: https://www.learningideasconf.org/ Kaleidoscope Learning: https://www.kaleidolearning.com/index.html International E-Learning Association: https://www.ielassoc.org/index.html

In this episode I reflect on the Learning Technologies Conference 2022 and my experience attending the conference in May 2022 in London. The following are the links to the people and resources that I discuss in the episode: Learning Technologies, London: https://www.learningtechnologies.co.uk Learning Technologies Conference 2022: https://www.learningtechnologies.co.uk/welcome/conference/conference-programme Donald Taylor: https://donaldhtaylor.co.uk Talk: Creating a high performance culture in a complex, rapidly-changing world Matthew Syed: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewsyed/?originalSubdomain=uk Talk: Change Management Elisabetta Galli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elisabetta-galli-3a105223/?originalSubdomain=it Anna Phipps: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-phipps-9079505/?originalSubdomain=uk Talk: Automation, skills and the disappearing office - facing the future of work Julia Hobsbawm: https://www.publicaffairsbooks.com/titles/julia-hobsbawm/the-nowhere-office/9781541701946/ Anita Lettink; https://www.anitalettink.com/about/ HR Tech Radar: https://hrtechradar.com Marco Dondi: https://outgrowingcapitalism.com/about-the-author/ Report: Defining the skills citizens will need in the future world of work https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/public-and-social-sector/our-insights/defining-the-skills-citizens-will-need-in-the-future-world-of-work Podcasts: John Helmer The Learning Hack Podcast: https://learninghack.libsyn.com Great Minds on Learning: https://greatmindsonlearning.libsyn.com Andrew Jacobs The Women Talking About Learning Podcast: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Sheena Whyatt: https://www.kapowme.com/team/sheena-whyatt/ The Flaming Super Business Chat Show The Mind Tools L&D Podcast: https://mindtoolsbusiness.com/resources/podcast

In the sixth episode of the special series – Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 – we discuss some important considerations on how to design the physical space of a hybrid event. To truly bridge the in-person and online experience, there are key ways of designing the space, technology, and professional support to blend the experience. We discuss how and why it’s important to think about space differently in the hybrid world. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022, we will explore the different aspects of how to create a successful hybrid event. In the months leading up to the conference, we will follow the journey of how The Learning Ideas Conference prepares a new hybrid experience for June 2022. The Learning Ideas Conference is dedicated to reimagining education and workplace learning, using new technologies to provide us with new opportunities. With the goal to always innovate, in 2022 The Learning Ideas Conference is creating new approaches to hybrid experiences, and exploring what collaboration and networking could be in a hybrid environment. In this special series of The Art & Science of Learning podcast, we will follow the progress of creating this new hybrid experience, discuss the best practices in the field, and share useful tips on creating successful hybrid events. I am very happy to have back on the podcast the founder of The Learning Ideas Conference. Dr David Guralnick is President and CEO of Kaleidoscope Learning and a consultant specialized in the use of technology to improve job performance. He is also the current president of the International E-Learning Association, founder and chair of The Learning Ideas Conference and an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. David has created the first e-learning-specific authoring tool, and the award-winning Watch, Rate, and Compare e-learning approach. David has won over 200 awards in the e-learning industry, and his unique approach to his consulting and project work have saved over $2 billion, due to improved employee performance, for Fortune 500 and multinational clients such as Target, IBM, GE, Time Warner, and many others. David focuses his deep knowledge of the industry to reimagine learning in higher education and the workplace. Dr David Guralnick: http://www.davidguralnick.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dguralnick_IELA The Learning Ideas Conference: https://www.learningideasconf.org/ Kaleidoscope Learning: https://www.kaleidolearning.com/index.html International E-Learning Association: https://www.ielassoc.org/index.html

How can university and high school educators design projects for their students that combine active learning, group work, research and have an impact beyond the classroom? In this episode I speak to a professor who has designed a fantastic project for her students that not only provides a multifaceted learning experience but also has real-world implications. Dr. Heidi Tworek is a Canada Research Chair (Tier II) and Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, jointly appointed at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs and History. She is an award-winning researcher of media, communications, health, platform governance, and international organizations. Her work examines the history and policy around media, hate speech, health communications, international organizations, and platform governance. Heidi writes extensively for academic and public audiences, including her prize-winning book, News from Germany: The Competition to Control World Communications, 1900-1945, and her research has been featured in the New York Times, Financial Times, CNN, CBC, and many other publications. Dr. Heidi Tworek: https://history.ubc.ca/profile/heidi-tworek/ https://www.heiditworek.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeidiTworek

Discussing the latest trends, tips to incorporate learning in the workplace, and the upcoming Canadian eLearning Conference with someone at the center of the workplace learning technologies industry in Canada. Dr Cindy Plunkett is Director of Learning Design & Development at PointClickCare, a platform that connects data in the care sector. She is also the Executive Director of the Canadian eLearning Conference, the first conference in Canada to focus on learning technologies in the workplace. With over 20 years of experience in online instructional design and development, specializing in learning in the healthcare sector, Cindy has worked with three of the largest academic teaching hospitals in Canada on high profile projects. She is deeply involved in the learning technology community in Canada and shares her knowledge as a part-time professor in the faculty of education at Ontario Tech University teaching the Financial Management of eLearning Projects course. Dr Cindy Plunkett: https://canadianelearning.ca/cindy-plunkett/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindyplunkett/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrSenseiCindy Canadian eLearning Conference: https://canadianelearning.ca

In the fifth episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 – we discuss the nuances of programming a hybrid event. Scheduling a hybrid event in a way that integrates those attending in person and those online, requires specific strategies. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022, we will explore the different aspects of how to create a successful hybrid event. In the months leading up to the conference, we will follow the journey of how The Learning Ideas Conference prepares a new hybrid experience for June 2022. The Learning Ideas Conference is dedicated to reimagining education and workplace learning, using new technologies to provide us with new opportunities. With the goal to always innovate, in 2022 The Learning Ideas Conference is creating new approaches to hybrid experiences, and exploring what collaboration and networking could be in a hybrid environment. In this special series of The Art & Science of Learning podcast, we will follow the progress of creating this new hybrid experience, discuss the best practices in the field, and share useful tips on creating successful hybrid events. I am very happy to have back on the podcast the founder of The Learning Ideas Conference. Dr David Guralnick is President and CEO of Kaleidoscope Learning and a consultant specialized in the use of technology to improve job performance. He is also the current president of the International E-Learning Association, founder and chair of The Learning Ideas Conference and an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. David has created the first e-learning-specific authoring tool, and the award-winning Watch, Rate, and Compare e-learning approach. David has won over 200 awards in the e-learning industry, and his unique approach to his consulting and project work have saved over $2 billion, due to improved employee performance, for Fortune 500 and multinational clients such as Target, IBM, GE, Time Warner, and many others. David focuses his deep knowledge of the industry to reimagine learning in higher education and the workplace. Dr David Guralnick: http://www.davidguralnick.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dguralnick_IELA The Learning Ideas Conference: https://www.learningideasconf.org/ Kaleidoscope Learning: https://www.kaleidolearning.com/index.html International E-Learning Association: https://www.ielassoc.org/index.html

Creating something new is never a linear process, there are ups and downs along the way. However, there are striking similarities in the process of different types of creative work. Understanding these similarities enables us to make the best of each aspect of the creative process. To discuss this, I am joined by an artist who teaches her students to embrace the creative process. Prof Jinny Yu is an internationally recognized artist and professor of visual arts at the University of Ottawa. Her practice is an inquiry into the medium of painting as a means of trying to understand the world around us. Her work presented at the 56th Venice Biennale addresses themes about migration, which resonate with larger political concerns globally. Jinny works simultaneously to scrutinize conventions and to explore new possibilities within the medium of painting, oscillating between the fields of the abstract painting and the object. Her work has been shown widely, including exhibitions in Canada, Germany, Japan, Italy, Portugal, South Korea, UK and USA. Prof. Jinny Yu: http://www.jinnyyu.com

Policy makers around the world are faced with complex and quickly changing issues that they need to understand in order to design public policy. Learning effectively and continuously is imperative to them managing the shifting landscape. To discuss new and impactful ways of learning, I’m joined by an expert in the field of learning for policy makers and government leaders. Francois Gagnon is Vice-President of Learning at the Institute on Governance (IOG), an organization in Ottawa that is dedicated to improving public governance in Canada and around the world. Francois has worked in the Public Service of Canada for 25 years, including 13 years as an executive, leading and designing a variety of learning experiences. Prior to joining IOG, Francois founded Lead-Action, a firm specialized in Leadership Development. At the IOG Francois leads a diverse offering of unique learning experiences for government leaders and policy makers. Francois Gagnon: https://iog.ca/team/francois-gagnon/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francois-gagnon-8b5a2939/

Constructive feedback is essential to learning, both in the workplace and beyond. But giving feedback does not always have the intended outcomes. My guest in this episode has trained and provided feedback to senior leaders across industries around the world. Laura Peck is Co-founder and Senior Partner of Transform Leaders in Ottawa Canada. For over 30 years, Laura has trained and coached CEOs, Deputy Ministers, Ministers, and C-Suite Executives in the public, private, and non-profit sectors around the world. Laura is a frequent media and issues analyst on a variety of television and radio programs and her articles appear in several national newspapers. She is a Fellow at Carleton University’s Riddell Masters Program in Political Management, where she frequently lectures on Strategic Communications and Political Management and the Media. She is also Adjunct Professor in the MBA program at the Shannon School of Business, Cape Breton University where she teaches Strategic Communications. In 2014, Laura was awarded the Communications Excellence Award by Women in Communications and Technology (WCT). Laura Peck: https://www.transformleaders.ca/about-us/laura-peck/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LauraPeck6 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-peck-02408884/ Transform Leaders: https://www.transformleaders.ca Twitter: https://twitter.com/Trans4mLeaders

This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. To mark the occasion, I am joined by the United Kingdom’s former Health Secretary, who is working to improve the outcomes for all children with dyslexia and neurodivergence. The Rt Hon Matt Hancock is the Member of Parliament for West Suffolk in the UK and served as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care from 2018 to 2021. Matt is proud to be dyslexic, but this has not always been the case. Going through school without knowing he had dyslexia, Matt spent all his school years focusing on math and science subjects, trying to avoid anything that needed more than a few sentences. Once he got to Oxford University, his tutor told him “the problem is, Matt, you can talk, but you can’t write.” He was one of the lucky ones as he was sent to be diagnosed and received support. Now, Matt has introduced the Dyslexia Screening Bill in the UK Parliament, which calls for all children to be screened for the condition before the end of primary school and provide training on neurodiversity to all teachers. The Rt Hon Matt Hancock: https://www.gov.uk/government/people/matthew-hancock Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattHancock Neurodiversity in Business: https://neurodiversityinbusiness.org

In the fourth episode in the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 - we will discuss the reasons for selecting a specific technology platform, the pros and cons of not selecting an off-the-shelf platform, and how to start designing an online experience. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022, we will explore the different aspects of how to create a successful hybrid event. In the months leading up to the conference, we will follow the journey of how The Learning Ideas Conference prepares a new hybrid experience for June 2022. The Learning Ideas Conference is dedicated to reimagining education and workplace learning, using new technologies to provide us with new opportunities. With the goal to always innovate, in 2022 The Learning Ideas Conference is creating new approaches to hybrid experiences, and exploring what collaboration and networking could be in a hybrid environment. In this special series of The Art & Science of Learning podcast, we will follow the progress of creating this new hybrid experience, discuss the best practices in the field, and share useful tips on creating successful hybrid events. I am very happy to have back on the podcast the founder of The Learning Ideas Conference. Dr David Guralnick is President and CEO of Kaleidoscope Learning and a consultant specialized in the use of technology to improve job performance. He is also the current president of the International E-Learning Association, founder and chair of The Learning Ideas Conference and an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University. David has been first e-learning-specific authoring tool, and the award-winning Watch, Rate, and Compare e-learning approach. David has won over 200 awards in the e-learning industry, and his unique approach to his consulting and project work have saved over $2 billion, due to improved employee performance, for Fortune 500 and multinational clients such as Target, IBM, GE, Time Warner, and many others. David focuses his deep knowledge of the industry to reimagine learning in higher education and the workplace. Dr David Guralnick: http://www.davidguralnick.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dguralnick_IELA The Learning Ideas Conference: https://www.learningideasconf.org/ Kaleidoscope Learning: https://www.kaleidolearning.com/index.html International E-Learning Association: https://www.ielassoc.org/index.html

Learning is about being open to the possibility of changing our minds. Without the ability to constantly learn and change our minds, it is impossible to live in harmony with other people and the world around us. I’m joined by someone who has made it her mission to connect with people from all walks of life and share the stories that make us human. Anne Mahon is an author and the 14th chancellor of the University of Manitoba in Canada. With a deep interest in people, their stories and making meaningful connections, Anne is a committed life-long volunteer and an oral history author. She has written two books which tell the stories of local marginalized communities: The Lucky Ones: African Refugees Stories of Extraordinary Courage (2013) and Redemption: Stories of Hope, Resilience and Life After Gangs (2017). Anne’s third book is going to be published in the fall 2022 and it is tentatively titled Overcome: Stories of Strong Women Who Grew Up in the Child Welfare System. Having volunteered extensively for over 35 years, Anne also co-founded and co-facilitates the Book Mates Book Club at the Winnipeg Women’s Correctional Center. Anne Mahon: http://www.annemahon.ca