BONUS: Revolutionizing Learning at a Medical University in Chile
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At the end of the violent dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet in 1990, Chileans united for a newfound democracy. The short interview you are about to hear picks up at this historic time, when primary care doctors at Chile’s leading medical school called for a revolutionary approach to their own learning, and that of the communities they served. Stay tuned for a conversation with a leader of that movement, Dr. Joaquín Montero. This short exchange with Dr. Jane Vella and Dr. Joaquín Montero offers a glimpse of the bold history of dialogue-based learning at the Pontificia Universidad Católica...
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Announcing: Simply True with Dr. Jane Vella
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We are very excited to announce a brand new Global Learning Partners podcast: Simply True with Dr. Jane Vella. On this limited series, GLP Founder Jane Vella explores the simple truths behind some of her favorite axioms about how adults learn with friends and colleagues. We can't wait to share these veritable “fireside chats" with you all! In the meantime, listen to this special announcement to find out what axioms are, why they stick, and what Jane is most excited about for this new series. . When you’re done, be sure to head over to and subscribe wherever you listen to...
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Who’s on the line? Reflecting on Inclusion – Feat. Andrea Van Liew
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With the recent rise in remote work, many of us are faced with the challenge of designing and facilitating engaging and inclusive meetings while in a virtual setting. Today we’re joined by – GLP Consultant and leader of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team – to talk about how we can be sure to tend to the core principle of “inclusion” in virtual meetings. . Follow us on @GLPconsultants for the latest updates about the show and resources available for businesses and individuals alike. You can also find us on @GlobalLearningPartners, , and ! Listen on , or...
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Embracing Blended Learning – Feat. Claudia Quinonez
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Over the last year, as more and more learning is moving to an online or virtual setting, we have begun fully embracing the importance of “blended learning” within GLP. Today we are going to talk to GLP Consultant about what we mean by “blended learning” and why we think this should be the future for most learning events. . Follow us on @GLPconsultants for the latest updates about the show and resources available for businesses and individuals alike. You can also find us on @GlobalLearningPartners, , and ! Listen on , or virtually anywhere podcasts are found! This show is...
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Building Bridges Between Sessions – Feat. First 5 Alameda County
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funds innovative programs and advocates for policies that produce better futures for children up to age 5. Beth Hoch from First 5 Alameda and Shawn Bryant from the talk about adapting “Mind in the Making”, an impactful training on children’s brain development, to a virtual setting. GLP consultant Sylvia Saenger shares how the addition of helped increase the transfer of learning from the virtual sessions to their daily work. . Follow us on @GLPconsultants for the latest updates about the show and resources available for businesses and individuals alike. You...
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Stepping Back to Light the Way – Feat. New Moms
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positioned themselves as a leader in the field of workforce development through their science-informed , . In 2019 GLP had the opportunity to document insights from their work through a learning-centered case study. These insights were later incorporated in a toolkit for other organizations involved in workforce development and employment social enterprise. Gabrielle Caverl-McNeal and Dana Emanuel from New Moms join us to share the impact of the case study one year later – within New Moms and in the broader field. Check out the and Follow us on ...
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Resistance is Not Futile – Feat. Tonjala Eaton
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Sometimes our learning designs go off without a hitch… and sometimes, they don’t! We’ve all been there – you’ve thoughtfully planned out your learning tasks and facilitation techniques, but when you get in the room it’s just not working for one (or more) of your learners – the resistance is palpable! GLP Consultant has a few tips to help you embrace and respond to resistance. Follow us on @GLPconsultants for the latest updates about the show and resources available for businesses and individuals alike. You can also find us on @GlobalLearningPartners, , and ! Listen...
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A Re-Design Worth the Time – Feat. Sinapis Group
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started in 2010 in Kenya as an accelerator program for entrepreneurs. Since then, they have grown to operate in 9 different countries. Scaling up meant stepping back to take a hard look at their training design. Sylvie Somerville, Director of Training for Sinapis Group, and GLP Senior Partner Jeanette Romkema talk with us about their collaborative effort to re-design Sinapis’ training program to maximize impact for their entrepreneurs. Follow us on @GLPconsultants for the latest updates about the show and resources available for businesses and individuals alike. You can also find us...
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The Right Design Goes the Distance – Feat. The ASPCA’s Right Horse Initiative
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During a year infamous for Zoom fatigue, the annual Right Horse Summit went virtual – and the results were surprising. and Christie Schulte Kappert from – the ASPCA’s equine adoption program – share the unique strategies they used to design a virtual summit that had participants engaged – on and away from the screen. The virtual summit fostered innovation and boosted collaboration between adoption and industry partners. Follow us on @GLPconsultants for the latest updates about the show and resources available for businesses and individuals...
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No Bandwidth? No Problem! – Feat. Sylvia Saenger
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Most of us share at least one workday challenge: finding time and capacity to fit all the meetings and events we need into our workload. It can be a challenge to convene and design meetings that will successfully engage people who are stretched thin. GLP Consultant shares three key strategies she swears by when designing for people with no bandwidth. Follow us on @GLPconsultants for the latest updates about the show and resources available for businesses and individuals alike. You can also find us on @GlobalLearningPartners, , and ! Listen on , or virtually anywhere podcasts are...
info_outlineInspired by From Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces (Arao & Clemens, 2013) – we reflect on the need to address courage and bravery when facilitating learning, especially when in dialogue on complex social justice issues.
Reflections based on a blog by Andrea Van Liew: Courage and Bravery in Addition to Safety and Respect.
Read From Safe Spaces to Brave Spaces by Brian Arao & Kristi Clemens.
Follow us on Twitter @GLPconsultants for the latest updates about the show and resources available for businesses and individuals alike. You can also find us on Instagram @GlobalLearningPartners, Facebook, and LinkedIn!
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This show is produced by Global Learning Partners and Greg Tilton JR. You can learn more about GLP at our website, as well as check out Greg's work and services!
Theme music: 'Pretty Face' by Una Walkenhorst. You can hear more of Una's music at her website!
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