As learning business leaders, much of our work focuses on the design of learning. But if we take that one step further and begin thinking of ourselves as designers of learning environments , we may be able to broaden our influence and have a greater impact on the learning experience. This is a guiding principle behind the work of Dr. Bucky Dodd, Chief Learning Innovation Officer at the University of Central Oklahoma and Director of the Institute for Learning Environment Design (ILED) . His resea...
Sep 11, 2018•36 min
Almost exactly three years from it's creation, this officially marks our 150 th episode of the Leading Learning podcast. It also happens to be the ten-year anniversary of Tagoras! In reaching these notable milestones, we thought it the perfect time to take a moment and reflect on our experience. In this episode, we give a behind-the-scenes look of what it is we set out to achieve – and have achieved - with the Leading Learning podcast. We talk about its evolution, our framework for choosing ...
Sep 04, 2018•30 min
With all the uncertainty around what the future of work will look like there is one thing that is certain: in order to thrive you will need the necessary skills and mindset to continually adapt and change. Futurist Jerel Bonner embodies this type of agile learning mindset as he is a walking, talking model of the new knowledge worker. He’s also a TEDx speaker , author of Sharpening China's Talent , and co-founder of Coralling Chaos, a consulting firm focused on lowering the cost of the workpl...
Aug 28, 2018•53 min
When it comes to myths and superstitions, most of us don’t consider those terms in conjunction with learning. But as leaders in the business of lifelong learning, it’s important to understand these common misconceptions and the impact they can potentially have on the learning outcome. Dr. Clark Quinn’s latest book, Millennials, Goldfish & Other Training Misconceptions: Debunking Learning Myths and Superstitions , debunks common assumptions of good learning design to help you avoid wasting ti...
Aug 21, 2018•38 min
You may already be familiar with the Learning Business Maturity Model™ , a simple yet powerful tool we created to provide a framework to help organizations assess the maturity of their learning and education businesses. And even though the model has been discussed in a previous episode , we thought it would be helpful to provide some additional clarity on exactly how to use it. In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa and Jeff discuss how to effectively put the Learning Business M...
Aug 14, 2018•22 min
With a mission of advancing the highest standards of the practice of anesthesiology, the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) is committed to partnering with physicians to advance lifelong learning and exceptional patient care. They administer primary and subspecialty certification exams as well as the Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology Program (or MOCA 2.0), which has recently been redesigned and improved to include the microlearning initiative, MOCA Minute, a web based learning a...
Aug 07, 2018•26 min
Working at the intersection of learning and community, NextThought leaders Ken Parker and Jae Strickland are helping to change the way people experience education. NextThought, a premium online learning solutions company, focuses on building collaborative and engaging experiences that increase learning potential, participant satisfaction and member retention. In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Jeff talks with Ken and Jae about the important role of community in learning, the data w...
Jul 31, 2018•42 min
Are your efforts to promote and sell education having the results and impact that you’re hoping for? If not, we’re here to help! In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Jeff and Celisa discuss a 4-part formula for selling your educational offerings and give you the opportunity to apply the framework through the evaluation of a recent promotional effort by your organization. Full show notes available at https://www.leadinglearning.com/episode144 . Many thanks to NextThought , our sponsor...
Jul 24, 2018•27 min
Across the broader business of learning and education, if there’s an area that hasn’t been tapped to it’s full potential – or even to it’s partial potential – it’s educational data mining and learning analytics. Dr. Ryan Baker, associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania and director of the Penn Center for Learning Analytics, is known for his role in establishing the educational data mining scientific community and also founded the world's first Masters program in learning analytic...
Jul 17, 2018•26 min
Personalized lifelong learning for all . That’s the driving force behind the 9 Billion Schools movement , which was conceived with the recognition that every individual is uniquely different in their ability, interests, hopes and dreams. And all human beings on Earth – there’s projected to be about nine billion of us by 2050, in case you’re wondering what the significance of that number is – will flourish if they have access to lifelong learning opportunities that meet these diverse and ever-cha...
Jul 10, 2018•44 min
We recently told you about the major areas that all learning businesses should be thinking about as they consider how best to grow and improve their offerings – what we coined the 4 “Cs” of the current learning landscape. And that included concision, context, competency, and community. But we quickly realized there was another area of equal importance that wasn’t originally included so we are unveiling a fifth " C" to add to this important list of trends impacting the learning business l...
Jul 03, 2018•23 min
Whether or not we are aware of it, each and everyone one of us is biased. It’s actually not always a bad thing and, in fact, it’s a natural function of the human mind. But as learning leaders, if we aren’t in tune with the fact that we are constantly forming biases – and the ways in which they are shaping our thoughts and actions – it’s impossible to ever overcome them. Howard Ross, founding partner of Cook Ross , is considered one of the world’s leading thinkers on identifying and addressing un...
Jun 26, 2018•49 min
With over two decades of experience running international technology meetings, Corbin Ball is a highly acclaimed speaker, consultant, and writer who helps clients use technology to increase their efficiency and productivity. Because his work focuses primarily at the intersection of technology and meetings – rather than solely on learning – he offers a slightly different perspective to those of us in the business of lifelong learning. In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa talks ...
Jun 19, 2018•29 min
For anyone in the learning business who is looking at how to effectively grow and improve their offerings, it’s important to be tuned into the trends that are currently impacting the market. In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa and Jeff discuss four major themes, or what they refer to as the 4 “Cs,” of the current learning landscape: concision, context, competency, and community. Full show notes at https://www.leadinglearning.com/episode138 . Highlighted Resource of the Week –...
Jun 12, 2018•23 min
As Vice Provost of Curriculum and Academic Innovation, Chief Innovation Officer, and Associate Professor of Education at Concordia University, Dr. Bernard Bull is a true thought leader when it comes to education and learning. In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa talks with Bernard about some of the biggest issues affecting education including the future of credentials, the impact of artificial intelligence, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of data analytics. Full show ...
Jun 05, 2018•43 min
There’s no reason that learning can’t be fun and effective at the same time. But when it comes to designing instruction, all too often one of these areas is missing from the equation. With a mission of saving people from bad learning experiences, Michael Allen, founder & CEO of Allen Interactions, has been a pioneer in the e-learning industry since 1975. With nearly five decades of professional, academic, and corporate experience in teaching, developing, and marketing interactive learning an...
May 29, 2018•47 min
If virtual events aren’t something you’ve considered for your learning business—or if they are and you just don’t know where to start —we are here to help. In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa and Jeff share their thoughts on why to consider a virtual conference and some ideas and tips to support your success if you should decide to offer one. Full show notes available at https://www.leadinglearning.com/episode135 . Highlighted Resource – Association Virtual Events – a free Ta...
May 22, 2018•31 min
Veronica Diaz is the director of professional learning at EDUCAUSE , the association for information technology in higher education. In her role there, she contributes to the strategic management of the organization’s professional learning product portfolio, directs their online programs and supports face-to-face events and conferences. She also manages the microcredentialing program and virtual and place-based mentoring programs. In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa talks wit...
May 15, 2018•38 min
If you’re looking to grow your learning business, you need to know how to gain more customers – and keep more of the customers you've already earned. To do this requires thoughtful marketing, customer service, and customer experience that customers love enough to talk about. Jay Baer, President of Convince & Convert , helps the world's most iconic brands do just this. He’s a marketing and customer experience expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times best-selling author of five book...
May 08, 2018•40 min
One of our favorite tools for helping learning businesses hone their product strategy is the Value Ramp ™. If you aren’t already familiar with it, the Value Ramp is a tool we developed that highlights the relationship between price and value, the importance of momentum, and the impact of brand. Because many organizations haven’t taken the time to really reflect on the relationships between their products, using this tool can certainly be an eye-opening experience. In this episode of the Leading ...
May 01, 2018•23 min
Meeting your full potential as a leader often requires a close look at the behaviors, skills, and mindset you need in order to be successful and influence others. Christie Berger, an executive coach with a learning and development background, has a broad base of experience in helping leaders do just this so they can accelerate their performance and create more value within their organizations and communities. In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa talks with Christie about the c...
Apr 24, 2018•35 min
With the incredible speed at which technology is advancing and changing how we live, it’s crucial that we understand the impact that all of this is having – and is going to have – on how we work and learn. And perhaps nobody is more well-versed in addressing this topic than internationally known speaker, writer, and thought leader, Heather McGowan. Heather is an innovator, synthesizer, and leading voice related to the context and impacts of accelerated change and she uses single frame visuals ...
Apr 17, 2018•34 min
Spring is now upon us and that means blooming flowers, warmer days filled with sunshine, and of course, baseball—all wonderful inspiration for metaphors. And since we’re always thinking about lifelong learning, we couldn’t help but liken the idea of creating a successful, high-impact learning business to the idea of hitting a grand slam in baseball. In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa and Jeff discuss the tremendous opportunity and responsibility that currently exist for lear...
Apr 10, 2018•15 min
Often the principles that create a winning team out on the field are the same that apply to create a winning team in business. Jamy Bechler, a former college basketball coach, decided to take what he learned from his years on the court and apply it to help people in the business world. He’s now an executive business coach, professional speaker, and leadership trainer who works with organizations to motivate and strengthen teams by helping them understand the important role they each play--he als...
Apr 03, 2018•48 min
As learning business professionals, we tend to think – and talk – about lifelong learning mostly as it relates to professional growth. But lifelong learning as it relates to personal growth is equally important because it cultivates critical thinking and allows for the never-ending exploration of curiosity. David Kurfirst and Chris Zumtobel are the co-founders of Think Olio , a three-year-old start-up that provides provocative and thought-provoking lecture-style events – what they refer to as “o...
Mar 27, 2018•47 min
There continue to be a wide variety of trends emerging in the market for lifelong learning and continuing education and it’s important to understand what impact, if any, each of these might have on your learning business. In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa and Jeff discuss twelve of the biggest trends they see (in no particular order) disrupting the market for lifelong learning and continuing education and share resources related to each trend. Full show notes available at h...
Mar 20, 2018•28 min
When it comes to training design, perhaps focusing on what people need to be able to do, not simply what they need to know, can make all the difference. That’s because this leads to activity-centered training rather than traditional information presentations. These concepts are what led Cathy Moore, speaker, training designer, and author of Map It: The Hands-On Guide to Strategic Training Design , to create the action mapping model. Her goal is to “save the world from boring instruction” and her...
Mar 13, 2018•31 min
We continue our tradition of providing After Action Reviews for the events we host, but with a slight twist this time. The scheduled live programming has ended, but we don't consider the Learning • Technology • Design™ (LTD) experience to be over yet, so we are calling this a "Mid-Action" review. Tune in to learn more about what we set out to do with this year's version of our annual virtual conference, and how it is turning out. Full show notes available at http://www.leadinglea...
Mar 05, 2018•33 min
In this episode, Celisa Steele talks with training industry veteran - and TrainingIndustry founder and CEO - Doug Harward about how the industry has - or hasn't - changed over recent decades and the major challenges and opportunities facing learning businesses now. Full show notes available at http://www.leadinglearning.com/episode123 . Highlighted Resource – 10 Things You Must Do When Starting Your Training Company by Doug Harward. Thank you to Blue Sky eLearn , sponsor of the Leading Learn...
Feb 27, 2018•33 min
Nasos Papadopoulos, founder of MetaLearn , a Web destination for learning about learning, is a university lecturer and online course author who is passionate about helping others master their own learning. His work, including his course Make Me A MetaLearner , gives people the necessary tools and techniques to become an effective lifelong learner. In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Jeff talks with Nasos about what metalearning is and why it’s important as well as reflections and ad...
Feb 20, 2018•42 min
