Episode description

In 2021, Michelle published her book, The L&D Handbook, aimed at providing practical steps and tools for L&D professionals wanting to move away from traditional classroom teaching but not sure where to start. Since then, the need for this pivot has only increased. In this episode, we explore what L&D can do to make a greater impact in what is likely to be a tough time for all.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The handbook provides a framework for L&D professionals to dip in and out of.
• Live online learning is a great example of how L&D can become more dynamic and quickly transfer knowledge.
• Whatever format you use, it must always address and solve a real issue.
• Play into the language and culture that the business uses.
• There is huge value in using old-school text and checklists for certain tasks.
• In the right situation, physically doing something in VR is incredibly powerful.
• Be creative in your thinking to get more out of the learning experience without spending more.

BEST MOMENTS
'It's a handbook. It's a dip-in-and-out type of thing…. I certainly don't expect anyone to start at the beginning and finish at the end,'
"We get lost in chasing engagement when really, we should be just chasing doing stuff that works. '
'It's all about having these better conversations, isn't it? It's all about having a better set of questions to ask. '

Michelle Parry-Slater Bio
As well as the author of The Learning and Development Handbook, Michelle works with corporate, public, and third-sector organisations to improve their people development offer. In 2017, Michelle headed up the Volunteer Learning & Development team in Girlguiding UK, supporting the digital learning transformation which is taking place for Girlguiding’s 80,000+ adult volunteers.
You can follow and connect with Michelle via:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiPS1608
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleparryslater/
Book: https://thelndhandbook.com

VALUABLE RESOURCES
The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523
L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home/

ABOUT THE HOST

David James 
David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa. 

As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D. 

CONTACT METHOD 

• Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/ 
• L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective/
• Blog: https://360learning.com/blog/
• L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home/