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LH #105: Learning Futures 2 with Anne-Valérie Corboz, Jane Underwood & Sarah Otley

jhelmer — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:01:31 +0000

Strategic Insights on Leadership, AI, and Skills for Tomorrow

John Helmer explores the future of learning with Anne-Valérie Corboz (HEC Paris), Jane Underwood (Reckitt), and Sarah Otley (Akkodis Academy). They discuss leadership evolution, generative AI’s impact, and strategies for building future-ready skills. From innovation challenges to aligning L&D with business goals, this episode offers actionable insights for learning professionals navigating rapid technological change and preparing for tomorrow’s workplace. A must-listen for those shaping the future of education and work.

00:00:00 – Start
00:01:11 – Intro
00:01:50 – Anne_Valerie Corboz
00:22:45 – Ad – iVentiv
00:23:26 – Jane Underwood
00:43:32 – Sarah Otley
01:13:49 – End

Guest contacts:

Anne-Valérie Corboz: Associate Dean for Executive Education at HEC Paris.

Email: annevaleriecorboz@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/corboz
X: @AnneVCorboz

Jane Underwood: Global Head of Learning at Reckitt.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janeunderwoodorganisationaldevelopment
X: @JaneUnderwood

Sarah Otley: Global Head of Akkodis Academy.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-otley-0a065620
X: @SarahOtley

Contact John Helmer

X: @johnhelmer
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer
Website: learninghackpodcast.com

Check out this episode!

LH #105: Learning Futures 2 with Anne-Valérie Corboz, Jane Underwood & Sarah Otley

jhelmer — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Strategic Insights on Leadership, AI, and Skills for Tomorrow

00:00:00 – Start
00:01:11 – Intro
00:01:50 – Anne_Valerie Corboz
00:22:45 – Ad – iVentiv
00:23:26 – Jane Underwood
00:43:32 – Sarah Otley
01:13:49 – End

Guest contacts:

Anne-Valérie Corboz: Associate Dean for Executive Education at HEC Paris.

Email: annevaleriecorboz@gmail.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/corboz
X: @AnneVCorboz

Jane Underwood: Global Head of Learning at Reckitt.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/janeunderwoodorganisationaldevelopment
X: @JaneUnderwood

Sarah Otley: Global Head of Akkodis Academy.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-otley-0a065620
X: @SarahOtley

Contact John Helmer

X: @johnhelmer
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer
Website: learninghackpodcast.com

LH #104 AI Beyond the Low-Hanging Fruit

jhelmer — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:01:39 +0000

The Future of Learning with AI: Moving Past Simple Applications to Transformational Impact (Learning Leaders pilot)

This episode premieres the newest podcast from the Learning Hack stable, Learning Leaders, produced by NIIT in association with The Learning Hack. In this pilot episode, John explores the future of AI learning with Gregg Collins and Sailesh Lalla. Moving beyond content creation, they discuss how AI can drive performance by delivering personalized, real-time learning experiences. Discover the next wave of AI-powered simulations, intelligent tutoring, and immersive learning that goes beyond traditional courses, aiming to transform how organizations approach skill-building and unlock true business impact.

00:00:00 – Start
00:00:18 – Intro
00:02:03 – Will AI only intensify L&D’s addiction to courses
00:07:12 – Will AI be a solution looking for a problem in learning (like VR?)
00:19:44 – Does interacting with AI teach management skills?
00:38:10 – Learning and The Business
00:44:04 – What is the next step in AI for learning?
00:51:35 – What is the top level or goal of NIIT’s maturity model for AI?
01:04:36 – How do we preserve humanity in AI-driven learning?

LH #104 AI Beyond the Low-Hanging Fruit

jhelmer — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 08:00:00 +0000

The Future of Learning with AI: Moving Past Simple Applications to Transformational Impact (Learning Leaders pilot)

00:00:00 – Start
00:00:18 – Intro
00:02:03 – Will AI only intensify L&D’s addiction to courses
00:07:12 – Will AI be a solution looking for a problem in learning (like VR?)
00:19:44 – Does interacting with AI teach management skills?
00:38:10 – Learning and The Business
00:44:04 – What is the next step in AI for learning?
00:51:35 – What is the top level or goal of NIIT’s maturity model for AI?
01:04:36 – How do we preserve humanity in AI-driven learning?

LH #103 Hillbilly Podcasters with Brigid McCormack

jhelmer — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:01:13 +0000

Exploring Appalachia’s Culture and Countering Stereotypes Through Podcasting

In this episode, John Helmer is joined by Brigid McCormack, podcast producer and researcher, to discuss her study on podcasting in the Appalachian region of the United States. Brigid shares how local podcasters in this culturally rich yet often stereotyped region are using the medium to tell authentic stories and challenge long-standing negative narratives. She also touches on the power of oral storytelling and podcasting as a learning medium and reflects on her role at Assemble You.

For her research, McCormack focused on four podcasts created by five podcasters from the Appalachian region:

Appodlachia by Chuck Corra: A podcast that takes a critical look at politics and economics in Appalachia, often addressing current issues and challenging stereotypes.
What’s Appalachian? by Gabe and Cody: A more casual, conversational podcast where the hosts discuss their daily lives, providing an authentic glimpse into contemporary Appalachian experiences.
Now Appalachia by Eliot Parker: This podcast focuses on storytelling and also touches on political and social issues in the region.
Appalachian Imagination by Jason: A conversational podcast featuring local friends and community members, offering diverse perspectives on Appalachian life.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
03:44 – Brigid’s research work on digital futures
06:03 – About Appalachia
07:49 – Appalachian stereotypes
16:47 – What did she learn about Appalachia?
19:19 – What podcast formats did they use?
23:23 – What conclusions did she draw from her work?
29:22 – What did she learn about learning?
39:51 – Her role at Assemble You
43:31 – End

Follow Brigid McCormack:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brigid-mccormack
Website: podsandprose.com

Contact John Helmer

X: @johnhelmer
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer
Website: learninghackpodcast.com
Patreon: patreon.com/LearningHack

Check out this episode!

LH #103 Hillbilly Podcasters with Brigid McCormack

jhelmer — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Exploring Appalachia’s Culture and Countering Stereotypes Through Podcasting

For her research, McCormack focused on four podcasts created by five podcasters from the Appalachian region:

Appodlachia by Chuck Corra: A podcast that takes a critical look at politics and economics in Appalachia, often addressing current issues and challenging stereotypes.
What’s Appalachian? by Gabe and Cody: A more casual, conversational podcast where the hosts discuss their daily lives, providing an authentic glimpse into contemporary Appalachian experiences.
Now Appalachia by Eliot Parker: This podcast focuses on storytelling and also touches on political and social issues in the region.
Appalachian Imagination by Jason: A conversational podcast featuring local friends and community members, offering diverse perspectives on Appalachian life.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
03:44 – Brigid’s research work on digital futures
06:03 – About Appalachia
07:49 – Appalachian stereotypes
16:47 – What did she learn about Appalachia?
19:19 – What podcast formats did they use?
23:23 – What conclusions did she draw from her work?
29:22 – What did she learn about learning?
39:51 – Her role at Assemble You
43:31 – End

Follow Brigid McCormack:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brigid-mccormack
Website: podsandprose.com

Contact John Helmer

X: @johnhelmer
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer
Website: learninghackpodcast.com
Patreon: patreon.com/LearningHack

LH #102 AI Learning: the Rubber Hits the Road with Saskia Huusen, Sanne Mateman, and Callum Clark

jhelmer — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:04:45 +0000

An innovative performance support project in healthcare points the way to significant productivity improvements.

In this episode, John Helmer is joined by Saskia Huusen, Sanne Mateman, and Callum Clark to discuss a groundbreaking AI-powered learning project at the Alrijne Healthcare Group. This practical conversation dives deep into the real-world application of AI in learning, demonstrating eye-opening time savings and efficiency improvements in a healthcare setting.

The team shares how they implemented AI to improve workflow learning for surgical assistants, reducing SME time by 70% and shortening project timelines by 40%. They discuss the challenges of working with AI, how it differs from traditional performance support, and what they’ve learned through this innovative project. For anyone interested in AI for learning, this episode is packed with valuable insights on integrating AI into workplace learning.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
02:57 – Introducing the project
06:11 – Meet the team
09:51 – What part did AI play?
12:13 – What couldn’t be done by more traditional means?
14:54 – How different was project management?
20:41 – Did it help that they are young?
23:01 – The solution
29:14 – What did they learn as a team from doing the project?
43:02 – What are they doing next?
50:33 – Who to follow on AI (and who to avoid!)
54:58 – End

Follow Saskia Huusen:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/saskia-huussen
Website (company): https://xprtise.com/en/

Follow Sanne Mateman:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sanne-mateman

Follow Callum Clark:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/callumclark

Contact John Helmer

Check out this episode!

LH #102 AI Learning: the Rubber Hits the Road with Saskia Huussen, Sanne Mateman, and Callum Clark

jhelmer — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

An innovative performance support project in healthcare points the way to significant productivity improvements.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro
02:57 – Introducing the project
06:11 – Meet the team
09:51 – What part did AI play?
12:13 – What couldn’t be done by more traditional means?
14:54 – How different was project management?
20:41 – Did it help that they are young?
23:01 – The solution
29:14 – What did they learn as a team from doing the project?
43:02 – What are they doing next?
50:33 – Who to follow on AI (and who to avoid!)
54:58 – End

Follow Saskia Huusen:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/saskia-huussen
Website (company): https://xprtise.com/en/

Follow Sanne Mateman:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sanne-mateman

Follow Callum Clark:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/callumclark

Contact John Helmer

LH #101 Learning Futures with Charles Jennings

jhelmer — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:02:29 +0000

The Chair of iVentiv’s upcoming Learning Futures conference talks AI, performance and L&D complacency.

John Helmer speaks with Charles Jennings, managing director of Duntroon Consultants and a founding partner of the 70:20:10 Institute. Charles has over 40 years of experience in corporate learning and performance improvement and is widely known for advocating the 70:20:10 framework. The conversation delves into the future of workplace learning, exploring how L&D professionals can evolve their strategies to drive organizational success in a rapidly changing environment.

Charles shares his thoughts on generative AI and its potential role in reshaping learning. He also discusses the importance of shifting focus from individual learning to team performance, emphasizing that teams are the “atomic units” of delivery in any organization.

The episode further explores the current obsession with skills mapping and competency frameworks, with Charles offering a more holistic approach. He challenges the idea that skills development alone can drive organizational excellence and highlights the broader systemic factors that contribute to high performance.

00:00 – Start
03:16 – Is his a ‘restless intelligence?’
06:19 – Will Gen AI prevent or reinforce bad habits in L&D
09:39 – Implications of AI for L&D’s role in the organisation
12:54 – The ‘skills obsession’ of L&D
17:17 – Are skills mapping exercises a waste of money
21:08 – Are we getting any better at thinking systemically
25:52 – Performance support: what are we waiting for
35:26 – Teams and social media
39:56 – Introducing the iVentiv conference Charles is Chairing
45:27 – Who does he follow?
50:41 – End

Sponsor link:

https://iventiv.com/learninghack

Follow Charles

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charles-jennings
70:20:10 Institute: https://702010institute.com/
Duntroon: http://www.duntroon.com/
Blog: https://charles-jennings.blogspot.com/

Contact John Helmer

X: @johnhelmer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer/
Website: https://learninghackpodcast.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LearningHack

Check out this episode!

LH #101 Learning Futures with Charles Jennings

jhelmer — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The Chair of iVentiv’s upcoming Learning Futures conference talks AI, performance and L&D complacency.

00:00 – Start
03:16 – Is his a ‘restless intelligence?’
06:19 – Will Gen AI prevent or reinforce bad habits in L&D?
09:39 – Implications of AI for L&D’s role in the organization
12:54 – The ‘skills obsession’ of L&D
17:17 – Are skills mapping exercises a waste of money?
21:08 – Are we getting any better at thinking systemically?
25:52 – Performance support: what are we waiting for?
35:26 – Teams and social media
39:56 – Introducing the iVentiv conference Charles is Chairing
45:27 – Who does he follow?
50:41 – End

Sponsor link:

https://iventiv.com/learninghack

Follow Charles

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charles-jennings
70:20:10 Institute: https://702010institute.com/
Duntroon: http://www.duntroon.com/
Blog: https://charles-jennings.blogspot.com/

Contact John Helmer

X: @johnhelmer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer/
Website: https://learninghackpodcast.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LearningHack