Using OD to shift from learning delivery to organizational impact
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Traditional L&D approaches often focus on solving isolated skills or knowledge gaps. But what if the real barriers to performance sit elsewhere in the organization? of Learning at Large, Chris Baldwin, founder of Performance Redesigned and organizational performance consultant, explores what L&D can borrow from organizational development (OD) practices to create more sustainable business impact. Drawing on his experience across both learning and organizational development, Chris explains why learning initiatives often fail when organizations aren’t ready to support them, and why...
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Aligning learning with the reality of the frontline
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For frontline teams, no two days look the same. Priorities shift, challenges emerge without warning, and decisions are made in real time – often with little space to step away. Yet much of L&D is still designed as if work is predictable. of Learning at Large, JD Dillon, author of the Frontline Enablement Playbook, shares what it takes to better align learning with that reality. Drawing on decades of experience, he explores why traditional approaches fall short and how organizations can move towards more practical, in-the-moment support for frontline teams. Ep. 83 Brought to you...
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Connecting learning to impact on the frontline
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Frontline workers make up the majority of most organizations – yet learning is often designed without their realities in mind. of Learning at Large, Paul Kent, Director of Functional Development at PepsiCo, shares how his team approaches learning differently to drive real impact where it matters most. Drawing on over two decades of experience, he explores how to move beyond traditional training, design for practical application, and connect learning directly to business outcomes. Ep. 82 Brought to you by . Want more insights? Get the latest tips, expert advice, and best practices...
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The real role of learning and development today
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What is learning and development really responsible for in today’s organizations? And why do so many L&D initiatives struggle to create measurable business impact? of Learning at Large, Peter Manniche Riber shares a candid view on the current state of L&D, why the function often defaults to content creation instead of solving real problems, and how teams can rethink their role in a fast-changing workplace. Ep. 81 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...
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The 2026 L&D Global Sentiment Survey
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What does the global L&D community really think about AI, job security, strategy, and the future of the profession? , we’re joined by Donald H Taylor, author of the Global Sentiment Survey and a leading voice in workplace learning. Don dissects the biggest shifts in this year’s data - from the cooling of AI hype to rising anxiety, expanding roles, and the pressure L&D teams are under to evolve quickly in uncertain times. Ep. 80 Brought to you by . Want more insights? Get the latest tips, expert advice, and best practices from top L&D leaders - delivered straight...
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Learning transfer: How to close the gap between learning and application
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
info_outlineIn a world of constant change, learning is one of our most powerful tools for staying resilient. But real learning takes time, effort, and the right environment.
In this episode, we’re joined by Stella Collins, author of Neuroscience for Learning and Development, to explore how learning fuels real adaptation. Stella shares practical, science-backed strategies to help L&D teams build learning cultures that support performance, engagement, and long-term change.
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