Some countries are starting to return to some degree of 'normal'. In this episode we discuss whether face to face training is coming back (from observing the industry), whether it should come back and if so, what considerations needs to be made in order for it to be successful. 

After reviewing/discussing Nick Shackleton-Jone's book 'How People Learn' in our last season we decided to revisit one of the key parts of his principles and that's the role of experiences in learning. But what exactly are they? This episode aims to explore just that.  Graphic mentioned: https://t.co/JP6yoG7RxX

Welcome back to Season 2 of Another L&D Podcast. In this episode we share occasions where we've failed, what we've learned from those failures and hopefully helping you realise everyone's not perfect and we all crash and burn at sometimes.

In this episode we cover: Being Provocative Presence Using silence Role of comedy/improv Storytelling/metaphors

In this episode we cover: Six thinking hats The power of saying 'Yes and...' Improv  Improv warm up exercises - https://www.hooplaimpro.com/improv-exercises-games-formats.html Project planning and creativity Brian Eno's Oblique strategies cards A technique for producing ideas - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07J2QSKRB/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

In this episode we discuss the following: Are organisations capable of fostering creativity Steve Chapman - Can scorpions smoke? Pixar The role of failing in creativity Is L&D adverse to failure? Questions you can ask stakeholders who are wanting you to be more creative.

In this episode we discuss different ways you can influence up in your L&D function including some suggestions from Twitter & LinkedIn. In this episode we discuss: How you can personally have an impact on your function How you can make sure people are ready to be influenced Getting your first follower

In this episode we discuss whether L&D is even needed and if they were a person would they have been fired by now? Topics we touch on: - Why L&D could be replaced - What areas of the business could replace L&D - How the business create their own learning materials - Learning at the point of need - Opportunities for L&D to change At the beginning I mention Danny Seals' Mindchimp podcast which can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/danny-seals-curious-creative-chimp-swinging-through/id1366591543?i=1000410868342

During this episode we discuss our experiences of developing/delivering learning during the COVID-19 crisis. We discuss The Challenges State of the industry Mental Health and well being Working from home The book mentioned about ideas is 'A Technique for Producing Ideas' by James Webb Young. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07J2QSKRB/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

In this episode we attempt to discuss what a world class trainer looks like? We end up touching on guide, experiences, what skills a trainer may need in the future, improv and Scottish history! Find Us: Arash: Twitter: @arashmazinani LinkedIn: Arash Rezaei-Mazinani Paul: Twitter: @richardsonp2 LinkedIn: Paul Richardson