In this episode, Sheridan Webb teams up with social media expert Karen Cureton and online business strategist Becs McNeill to tackle the feeling that marketing is a "dirty word" in the training industry. If you're looking to attract and engage your audience more effectively, this episode is full of gems. And it's not just for freelancers! Internal L&D teams need to persuade people to complete training and enrol on courses too. Sheridan, Karen, and Becs talk about the power of clear communica...
Sep 23, 2024•48 min
In our latest podcast episode on neurodiversity, Eleanor Walker from Unboxed Talent joins us to talk about how embracing neurodiversity can transform training environments and help create a culture of inclusion and understanding. In conversation we discuss what it means to be neurodivergent in the workplace and how simple changes can make training sessions more accessible and effective for everyone, no matter their neurological makeup. Sheridan Webb and Eleanor Walker share personal stories and ...
Sep 15, 2024•54 min
In this insightful conversation, leadership expert Tracy Rotsey sheds light on a topic that many of us encounter at some point AND that we are often asked to cover in training - Imposter syndrome. Tracy shares practical tips for silencing that inner voice that tells us we’re not good enough. Whether you’re a seasoned business leader, head of an L&D team, a freelance trainer, or just starting out in your career, Imposter Syndrome can be a tough mental hurdle. But it’s one you can overcome wit...
Sep 09, 2024•39 min
In the latest episode of the Training Design Podcast join Sheridan Webb and virtual production expert, Gayle Thompson, as they talking about Working With A Virtual Producer. Together, they explore how a skilled virtual producer can be a game-changer for your virtual training events, ensuring everything runs smoothly and participants stay engaged—crucial elements in today's digital learning landscape. Virtual producers are the behind-the-scenes heroes, managing event support, handling technical i...
Sep 02, 2024•41 min
Dawn Smart from Labyrinth Learning chats to Sheridan Webb to explore the ins and outs of Blended Learning. Blended learning is more than just mixing different resources—it’s about creating a seamless, connected learning journey that sticks with learners over time. Dawn shares how revisiting key learning points in various formats helps them really sink in. By blending synchronous (live) and asynchronous (self-paced) methods, blended learning caters to different learning styles, making education m...
Aug 26, 2024•47 min
In our latest podcast episode Sheridan Webb and Remi Harris dive into the core of what leadership truly means and why and how it needs to be approached differently to maximise the potential of women in the workplace. They discuss the importance of identity work within leadership programmes, clarity of purpose, and the benefits of creating a community-centric learning environment. They touch on second-generation gender bias and how it subtly impacts women in leadership positions, and the hurdles ...
Aug 19, 2024•46 min
Our latest podcast episode considers the impact of unconscious biases in training design and delivery. With expert guest Jasmine Gartner, we dig deep into the implications for both trainers and learners, offering insights and practical tips for making sure learning is equitable and inclusive. We explore how unconscious biases shape our assumptions and actions, potentially creating barriers that hinder inclusive and effective training. Jasmine illuminates how biases extend beyond race and gender,...
Aug 12, 2024•44 min
Fiona Bryan of Developing Leaders and Sheridan Webb in the latest episode of the training design podcast as they discuss the intricate world of training design. The discussion begins with a critical look at what constitutes training design versus preparation. They explore the challenges trainers faced during the pandemic, wherein their expertise in detailed design granted them the agility to switch to online platforms more smoothly than those less prepared. They also discuss why training design ...
Aug 05, 2024•36 min
It's been a while since Season 4 ended, so here's a sneak preview of what's coming up in Season 5, which is starting at the end of July. Remember that design is the bridge between strategy and delivery, which is why these podcasts focus on what it means to be an L&D practitioner in today's organisations. In season 5, I'll be discussing: Approach to designing training Women in leadership Unconscious Bias in Training Designing blended learning Working with a Virtual producer Imposter syndrome ...
Jul 13, 2024•9 min
In our latest podcast episode with Sheridan Webb and induction expert Alex Castello-Cortes from CCW Consulting, you'll discover how induction processes can shape the future of employee success within an organisation. Sheridan and Alex discuss the importance of employee induction, to help people and businesses thrive in today's modern workforce. They discuss the unique aspects of induction training, the 80/20 rule for job competency, and the importance of integrating new hires into teams smoothly...
Feb 26, 2024•43 min
Join Sheridan and Leanne Davies - Learning adventurer - in this episode as they discuss the intricacies of design, learning, and self-reflection with our latest podcast episode. This episode reveals the unexpected connections between these domains and provides practical insights for everyone from trainers and facilitators to coaches and designers. Leanne Davies delves into how reflection is not only a tool for learners but a significant practice for professional development across various roles....
Feb 19, 2024•46 min
Sheridan is joined by corporate training specialist and international speaker, Sherine Clarke, in an insightful conversation of creating large-scale events and the nuances of addressing large audiences, in this latest podcast episode. Sherine brings over two decades of expertise to the conversation, discussing the challenges and strategies for engaging large corporations and multinational companies in meaningful training sessions. She addresses the importance of capturing and maintaining the att...
Feb 12, 2024•45 min
In this episode, Sheridan Webb and Annette Barnes delve into the intricate world of consulting, training design, and how AI technology is shaping these fields. Sheridan and Annette discuss and unravel the difference and similarities between consulting and coaching. Expect a candid conversation that illuminates the differences and synergies between these roles, with both speakers sharing their rich experiences and practical advice. Annette brings her perspective on consulting— clarifying the uniq...
Feb 05, 2024•41 min
In the Episode, What? No Powerpoint, Sheridan Webb welcomes three guests from the VIP community: Emer O'Leary, Sonali Kumarakulasinghe, and Debbie Yarwood. This episode explores dynamic alternatives to PowerPoint in both face-to-face and virtual training environments, ideal for facilitators, trainers, and educators looking to enrich their visual storytelling toolkit. Discover how Emer, a visual facilitator, trainer, and coach, harnesses the power of hand-drawn graphics for engaging workshops. So...
Jan 29, 2024•40 min
In this episode Sheridan chats with Marina Ibrahim from Globality Coaching on Designing Training for Multicultural Audiences. This is a fascinating conversation which delves into the nuances of designing training for a multicultural audience, highlighting the complexities and considerations that come into play and emphasises the need for a thorough understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds of the audience Sheridan and Marina discuss the significance of adapting training materials, such a...
Jan 22, 2024•50 min
Sheridan chats with Ross Stevenson, of Steal These Thoughts in this episode looking at a strategic approach to training design. This episode covers some key points about strategic approaches to skills development and training design including the idea of being a strategic L&D leader involves understanding an organization's culture, constraints, and contexts, and balancing the needs of the long term with current requirements. Ross highlighted the importance of being smartly innovative and un...
Jan 12, 2024•41 min
Sheridan chats with Eleanor Hudgell, of Pure Learning Limited in this episode exploring AI in training design. Eleanor is a Freelance Training Designer who has worked in many industries over her career. In this episode Sheridan and Eleanor talk about how AI has changed the landscape of Training Design. They have both fully embraced AI into their work and explain the many different ways that it can utilised. This is a great episode and I am sure that you are going to really enjoy it. Have a liste...
Dec 18, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Today Sheridan chats with Natalie Houlton of Yellow Duck Development about designing and delivering graduate training programmes. Natalie amongst other training roles works with graduates providing them with foundational skills and helping them to develop those skills, in a variety of different companies from SME’s to global companies in multiple industries. Within her graduate training programme brings together the key aspects of training that other managers in businesses are already successful...
Jun 05, 2023•46 min
Today Sheridan chats with Penny Booth Smith of PBS Consulting, a long term VIP Member of Training Designers Club. In this conversation Sheridan and Penny talk about situations that they have experienced where this training has been done well and not as well as it could have been when using Subject Matter Experts as trainers. They both agree that these are fabulous people but they might not have delivered training before and therefore need to have the understanding of how training works yet withi...
May 28, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Today Sheridan chats with Annette Cairns of Green Shed Talent Development, a VIP Member of Training Designers Club. In this conversation they discuss how the middle management and more importantly the training of the middle management is sometimes forgotten or not seen as important as other training, despite being an integral part of the company. Annette explains the options of having a pick and mix style middle management programme, as it is crucial to understand and deliver the correct trainin...
May 22, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Sheridan chats with Jackie Clifford from Clarity in the episode on Learning Journeys Jackie has been in and out of organisations, all my all her career. She has had a variety of roles, working in the public, private and not for profit sectors One of her focuses is with new managers. And helping managers who have suddenly been told that they have to manage a team - and that can range from an accountancy practice to a group of scientists. And another part is on coaching and mentoring. Having co-au...
May 15, 2023•43 min
Sheridan chats with Susanna Simmons of productive IT in this episode. They discuss the topic of Systems Training and the many different ways that it can be approached and how they feel it is not always the correct way. Susanna started her career in IT but is now more specialised in people and human behavior and how she can help companies to adopt systems and the context of what that means in their world. Susanna is very focused on not just solving the pain points of a company but also the users,...
May 07, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this episode, Sheridan chats with Liz Needham about Peer Learning. Liz has been a coach, and a training facilitator and worked 1-2-1 with businesses, she brings all her skills together to help others to learn together. Liz is passionate about helping businesses deal with the unknowns that can come, by creating a mechanism where people can continuously learn, where they can support each other and during that learning it will bring the best heads together, not leaving someone to look at it in i...
Apr 30, 2023•47 min
In this episode Sheridan chats with Michelle Potthurst about Training Needs Analysis. Michelle supports small businesses with L&D functions and has a real interest in Training Needs Analysis. A strong believer in giving people a skill and framework to use that suits their way of working. Michelle also wants businesses to find better ways to do things within the working environment such as using branching scenarios which show the real life scenario of what happens when you don’t do it. To car...
Apr 24, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this episode Sheridan chats with Jennifer about eLearning and how it can be incorporated into blended learning. Jennifer started using eLearning well before the rest of the L&D Community and before the pandemic forced the hand of many other trainers. A firm believer of trying out new technology and chasing shiny objects Jennifer has signed up and kept up to date with all the different platforms that can be used to implement eLearning. eLearning can really benefit the user as it brings abo...
Apr 17, 2023•41 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Whilst Terry has been busy creating games-based learning, Sheridan has been building a learning community for L&D professionals. In this episode, she discusses her learning from this journey, how a community can enhance any learning system and shares some practical tips for anyone wanting to create a community of their own. 00.52 The origins of the Training Designers Club 05.19 The value of community for Training Designers 07.56 Book recommendations: empowering people 09.53 User-led needs an...
Apr 29, 2022•55 min
In this episode, Terry lifts the lid on taking a games-based approach to learning design, sharing tips from his own development journey as he moves away from traditional training design and into creating games for learning. Even if you're not a 'games designer' - there are lots of transferrable ideas that can be included in workshops and courses. 00:46 Terry's games-based journey 03:34 Games-based learning and gamification 05:33 What makes games-based learning successful? 07:52 The Transform Dec...
Apr 16, 2022•59 min
Everybody in L&D knows that evaluation is important. But not enough of it gets done, and what does get done isn't always as effective as it could be. What can we as training designers do about that? In the final episode of our second season, we have practical suggestions and lots of ideas on ways to make evaluation count. 00:22 Not enough evaluation in L&D? 01:05 Why don't we do it more? 06:00 Measure learning or measure impact? 09:05 The topic makes a difference 12:05 Qualitative measur...
Oct 19, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Design Thinking is a concept that's gained a lot of currency, but much of it outside L&D. How does it compare to design models often used in training design? What can it teach us for designing training? Why isn't it used more in L&D circles? We have answers to these questions and more, and as always, plenty of pratical tips. 00:22 Design Thinking: Science or Art? 02:49 Terry's three principles of Design Thinking 05:36 Design Thinking's relationship to process 08:12 The Design Council's D...
Oct 12, 2020•55 min•Season 2Ep. 7
You've got your content together. But how do you structure it so that there's flow, and to maximise engagement and learning? It can be difficult to wrestle everything into place and decide how to cover each element. In this episode, we have a host of practical tips for you, based around Colin Rose's MASTER structure for training design. This episode was recorded before the pandemic, so some of the references (e.g. recent face to face training!) may sound strange now, but we're confident all of t...
Oct 05, 2020•49 min
