Learning transfer: How to close the gap between learning and application
Learning at Large
Why does so much workplace learning fail to change what people actually do? of Learning at Large, Melanie Martinelli, CEO & Owner of the Institute for Transfer Effectiveness, explores why attendance, satisfaction, and completion rates aren’t enough - and what really needs to change if learning is going to translate into performance. Ep. 79 Brought to you by . Want more insights? Get the latest tips, expert advice, and best practices from top L&D leaders - delivered straight to your inbox. The Learning at Large newsletter brings you monthly insider content to...
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Finding the hidden value of L&D
Learning at Large
What does it mean to uncover the true impact of learning, and how can L&D teams finally demonstrate their worth in ways the business understands? of Learning at Large, we’re joined by Dr. Keith Keating, Chief Learning & Development Officer at BDO Canada and author of Hidden Value: How to Reveal the Impact of Organizational Learning. Keith shares why L&D’s impact is so often misunderstood, how to move beyond outdated metrics, and what it takes to shift the perception of L&D from cost center to strategic business enabler. Ep. 78 Brought to you by . Want more...
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When AI grills humans on the future of learning design
Learning at Large
In a twist on the usual format, this of Learning at Large hands the mic to AI, which interviews Dr. Heidi Kirby and Kirstie Greany - probing, provoking, and grilling them with tough questions about the future of learning design. From authority and relevance to the automation of design, and whether humans are simply too slow to keep up, this “botlight interrogation” pushes into the tensions between human-centered design and machine-driven intelligence. Expect honesty, laughter, a few uncomfortable truths, and a surprising amount of optimism. Ep. 77 Brought to you by . ...
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The race for impact: How AI is reshaping the role of L&D
Learning at Large
Where is AI really taking workplace learning? And what separates teams who are transforming performance from those simply doing the same things faster? of Learning at Large, we’re joined by Donald H. Taylor, Chair of the Learning Technologies Conference and Founder and Lead Researcher of the L&D Survey Series. Donald unpacks new findings from his AI in L&D: The Race for Impact report, explains the widening divide between efficiency and transformation, and shares what future-ready L&D teams are doing differently. Ep. 76 Brought to you by . Want more insights? Get the...
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Efficiency vs effectiveness: Why Deloitte are opting for human-centered learning
Learning at Large
Is efficiency really the goal of L&D – or have we been optimizing for the wrong thing? of Learning at Large, we’re joined by Neil Hunter, Chief Learning Officer at Deloitte Canada, who’s on a mission to put people – not processes – back at the center of learning. Neil shares how his team is using neuroscience, experimentation, and empathy to reframe what “effective” really means in the modern learning landscape. Ep. 75 Brought to you by . Want more insights? Get the latest tips, expert advice, and best practices from top L&D leaders - delivered straight to...
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Escaping L&D tunnel vision: Smarter paths for learning leaders
Learning at Large
How do you know if your L&D team has slipped into tunnel vision? When the same mindsets, metrics, and default solutions keep showing up - even as the business around you changes. of Learning at Large, we’re joined by Mark Sheppard, Diagnostic Learning & Development Lead at General Motors, who’s spent 35 years exploring how to break free from the L&D echo chamber. He shares practical ways to challenge your own assumptions, borrow smarter ideas from other disciplines, and build politically savvy strategies that make a real business impact. Ep. 74 Brought to you...
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From Experts to Navigators: Rethinking L&D Leadership
Learning at Large
What does leadership in learning really look like when the ground beneath us keeps shifting? of Learning at Large, we’re joined by Laura Overton and Michelle Ockers, co-authors of The L&D Leader: Principles and Practice for Delivering Business Value. Instead of offering another rigid playbook, Laura and Michelle share how L&D leaders can thrive in uncertainty by stepping away from being the “expert with answers” and instead becoming navigators - curious, courageous, and tuned in to their environment. Ep. 73 Brought to you by . Want more insights? Get the latest...
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Creating learning that people stay for
Learning at Large
What if the success of your learning programs wasn’t measured by completion rates or ROI on every project - but by how much they make people want to stay? , we’re joined by Courtney Brouse, Talent & Development Manager at Midtown Athletic Clubs, who shares how she’s reframing learning to focus on connection, culture, and the long game. From rethinking ROI to embedding core values in training, Courtney reveals how to create learning experiences people don’t just complete - they stick around for. Ep. 72 Brought to you by . Want more insights? Get the latest tips, expert...
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Leveling the playing field at the FA with personalized learning
Learning at Large
How do you support 170,000+ learners across every level of English football? , we’re joined by Nick Baker, Head of Learning Design and Digital Innovation at the Football Association (FA), to explore how they’re making coach education more personalized, inclusive, and effective. From grassroots volunteers to elite professionals, Nick shares how the FA is building a learning ecosystem that meets people where they are - by understanding what really matters and designing for real-life needs. Ep. 71 Brought to you by . Want more insights? Get the latest tips, expert advice, and...
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The human value AI-driven learning can bring
Learning at Large
What’s the real opportunity AI presents for workplace learning, and how can L&D teams avoid just doing the same things faster? , we’re joined by David Kelly, CEO of The Learning Guild and a respected voice at the intersection of learning and technology. David unpacks what AI really means for learning, why empathy and creativity are more important than ever, and how L&D can lean into the future - without losing what makes us human. Ep. 70 Brought to you by . Want more insights? Get the latest tips, expert advice, and best practices from top L&D leaders - delivered...
info_outlineDr. Heidi Kirby is revolutionizing the world of learning and development (L&D). With a passion for creating meaningful learning experiences, she’s on a mission to align L&D strategies with business goals, all while keeping the learner at the center.
In this episode, Heidi shares her journey, insights, and a bold vision for the future of L&D.
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