The Learning Xchange

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Episodes

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Matthew Brown, Chief People & Culture Officer•www.schoox.com

The Learning Xchange focuses on the ever-changing landscape of online learning and talent management. It is a place where L&D and HR practitioners and leaders can enjoy an “Xchange” of ideas, explore innovations in learning, and gain insights from others who share the same profession on how we can improve and influence the future of learning and development.

Episodes

Why Organizations Should Focus on Relationship Building

What could better internal relationships help your organization achieve? As many businesses move their communications online, internal relationships need actively fostering in order to thrive. Whether you’re friends or colleagues, forming relationships with the click of a button rather than a handshake is common. While this can make you feel connected to your organization, a virtual relationship is very different from one forged in person. It needs intentionally nurturing to grow in the same way...

Dec 04, 2020•13 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast

Reflecting on Resilience: How L&D Became a Necessity

As the year begins to draw to a close, we reflect on the challenges and changes that have impacted learning and development over the last 12 months. In this special Thanksgiving episode, the host of The Learning Xchange and Schoox’s VP of Learning and Brand Success, Matthew Brown, analyzes learning and development’s growth over the last eight months. He shines a light on L&D’s incredible developments and expresses his gratitude for the industries’ opportunities this year. Listen to the episo...

Nov 27, 2020•17 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

How HR and L&D can create a better workplace culture

How can HR and L&D come together to create a better workplace culture? Human resources and learning and development are often seen as the relationship-building teams of the workforce. But when they collaborate, they can unlock so much potential for improving your workplace’s culture. We invited our first special guest, Ellen Rockwell, to join our host Matthew Brown to discuss this topic. Ellen is a Founder and Chief People Officer at JRW Partners. Her years of experience in HR and L&D ma...

Nov 20, 2020•47 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast

3 Ways to Create Training for Maximum Impact

If you’re an experienced L&D professional, you’ll have spent a good portion of your career designing training that leaves an impression on your learners. But what strategy do you use to make sure your learning experience impacts all learners to its maximum potential? In this episode of The Learning Xchange, host Matthew Brown (Schoox’s VP of Learning and Brand Success) explores how to create a more impactful learning experience. You’ll discover his strategy for developing learning content an...

Nov 13, 2020•16 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast

How Virtual Events Can Facilitate Better Learner Connection

How can virtual events better connect learners? Facilitating and participating in an event has never been more different. With most live events canceled and many shifting to virtual, vendors and participants are still working out how to effectively alter their behaviors and expectations to achieve the human connections that events are known for. In this episode of The Learning Xchange, Matthew Brown, the VP of Learning and Brand Success at Schoox, shares his thoughts on the pros and cons of virt...

Nov 06, 2020•15 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast

Why Community is Key to Overcoming Virtual Workplace Challenges

How has the pandemic impacted your workplace? The learning and development community has adapted quickly and efficiently in the face of the pandemic. The shifting to remote learning remains one of the most impactful changes that this industry has ever seen. But what side effects have the community experienced as a result of this? In this episode of The Learning Xchange, Matthew Brown, the VP of Learning and Brand Success at Schoox, talks about the importance of community in overcoming the challe...

Oct 30, 2020•22 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast

How Trainers Are Successfully Navigating the Pandemic

The last six months have been a time of unparalleled disruption for the learning and development community. Everyone has had to do more with less. But trainers have continually gone above and beyond to bring the learning experience to people, wherever they are. Matthew Brown (VP of Learning and Brand Success at Schoox) dedicates this episode of The Learning Xchange to the learning and development community. He recognizes the difficulties and successes that the community has experienced and offer...

Oct 23, 2020•17 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast

How to Choose the Best Learning Management System for Your Business

Need help choosing the best learning management system (LMS) for your business? There are many important factors to consider when selecting an LMS, and you must choose one that meets your business’s needs. In this episode of The Learning Xchange, our host Matthew Brown (VP of Learning and Brand Success at Schoox), explores the challenges that many of you face when selecting and implementing an LMS. You’ll learn what to look out for when choosing a learning management system so that you can make ...

Oct 16, 2020•35 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast

How to Create Competency-Based Performance Reviews

Welcome to the first episode of The Learning Xchange. The Learning Xchange is a video podcast that focuses on the ever-changing landscape of online learning and talent management. It is a place where L&D and HR practitioners and leaders can enjoy an “Xchange” of ideas, explore innovations in learning, and gain insights from others who share the same passion for improving and influencing the future of learning and development. This episode is all about performance reviews. Performance reviews...

Oct 09, 2020•25 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast

Introduction to The Learning Xchange Podcast

Welcome to The Learning Xchange - a podcast that focuses on the ever-changing landscape of online learning and talent management. It is a place where L&D and HR practitioners and leaders can enjoy an “Xchange” of ideas, explore innovations in learning, and gain insights from others who share the same passion for improving and influencing the future of learning and development. Episodes will be weekly and around 15-20 minute longs. We’ll have solo episodes, interviews with guests, and panels ...

Sep 21, 2020•1 min•Transcript available on Metacast