Learning Rebels Podcast

The Skill of Creative Problem Solving: So What, Now What?

It all started with the BIG question on the table.
What are the important steps to prepare us and stakeholders for more creative thinking when it comes to learning solutions?
 
Note: Our previous coffee chat was different. The coffee chat crowd worked through a variety of creative problem solving techniques in break-out rooms and discussed their applicability. And because of this, we didn’t post the audio.
 
However, this week, we carried over the conversation and focused on the "So What, Now What?" behind our next steps.
 
Here’s the deal. We can't solve today's problems with yesterday's thinking. The world is simply evolving too quickly. As an L&D function, we must be more innovative and creative in how we treat learning solutions.
 
However, one man's creative thinking is another man's waste of time. So how do we get everyone on the same page? How can we get our teams and our stakeholders to buy into the idea of thinking creatively?
 
So today, we talked about the next steps to prepare us and stakeholders for more creative thinking. How do we get stakeholders on board with us, how can we put solid guard rails in place to host the most effective sessions, and what's the follow-up plan?
 
I hope you follow the conversation to the end - there will be many ideas shared, and I know you will be able to take at least one or two and begin using it today!
 
So, the big question on the table today is, "What is the ‘So What? Now What?’” and how can we get stakeholders onboard with more innovative thinking?
 
 
Stay Curious!
Shannon
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View video here: https://vimeo.com/861220339/6b62ccb8ed
 
Download the full transcript here: https://otter.ai/u/ISqa8hfiodODGGo3kTAcXptafH4Transcript Summary: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Transcript-Summary-9_1.pdfChat box messages: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/meeting_saved_chat-3.pdf
 
Resources:
 
Learning Rebels Creative Problem-Solving Blogs
 
Part 1 Using Creative Problem Solving To Craft Unique L&D Solutions
 
Part 2 Brainpower Bonanza: The Magic Of Groups In Creative Problem Solving
 
Rethink and Redesign: The Power of Creative Solving Podcast
 
Creative Education Foundation: https://www.creativeeducationfoundation.org/cpsi/
 
Books:
 
Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
 
The Creative Thinking Handbook: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Problem Solving in Business by Chris Griffiths, Melina Costi, and Caragh Medlicott
 
I Never Thought of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times by Monica Guzman
 
Fixed: How to Perfect the Fine Art of Problem Solving by Amy Herman
 
 
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Host: Shannon Tipton 
Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions

Rethink and Redesign: The Power of Creative Problem Solving

It starts with a question: Why are we trying to tackle today’s problems with yesterday's thinking?
 
Don’t you want to create learning solutions that are more than just “tick a box?”
 
Don’t you want solutions that are tailored to fit the unique needs and aspirations of the people in your organization?
 
Sure you do, and collectively getting ideas from key people allows the best innovations to bubble to the top.
 
So why do we try to develop innovative solutions with traditional development practices?
 
Let’s face it - In the L&D industry, resistance to change and the adoption of Creative Problem Solving (CPS) techniques can often be traced back to a reliance on the “we’ve always done it that way” approach.
 
It’s time for a new approach - and I hope this episode inspires you to step out of the box and try new methods to gain more innovative ideas.
 
This solo podcast calls back to this Learning Rebels Blog Post: Brainpower Bonanza: The Magic Of Groups In Creative Problem Solving:
 
https://www.learningrebels.com/2023/08/24/brainpower-bonanza-the-magic-of-groups-in-creative-problem-solving/
Additional reading:
Using Creative Problem Solving To Craft Unique L&D Solutions: https://www.learningrebels.com/2023/08/17/using-creative-problem-solving-to-craft-unique-ld-solutions/
Liberating Structures: https://www.liberatingstructures.com/ls-menu
Better Brainstorming by HBR: https://hbr.org/2018/03/better-brainstorming
The Art of Problem Solving 101: Improve Your Critical Thinking and Decision Making Skills and Learn How to Solve Problems Creatively: https://amzn.to/3Pjm5t9
 
 
 
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Learning Rebels Live with Kevin Yates

Going LIVE with Kevin Yates, the L&D Detective!
 
After getting to know Kevin over the past year, his passion for the industry and his community was contagious and I knew I had to share his story.
 
Kevin’s journey
 
I did not know that Kevin had been a second-grade teacher! Just when you think you know someone…
 
How can you walk away from this conversation and NOT feel inspired?
 
This is a hometown boy from the southside of Chicago who has never left his roots. He saw a path that led to his inner passions and didn't give up.
 
As Kevin admits, sometimes the work gets boring. But, this doesn't mean we have to throw in the towel - it's about the ongoing process of discovery. What can we find to ignite our passions?
 
He didn't seek to become the L&D detective, it found him through exploration and curiosity. I hope you found his journey motivating and inspiring!
 
 
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
 
All the Resources!
 
Watch the live video on LinkedIn:
Connect with Kevin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmyates/
Find the L&D Detective here: https://kevinmyates.com/
Meals in the Meantime: https://mealsinthemeantime.org/
 
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Unleashing Creative Potential

It all started with the BIG question on the table.
 
How can we tap into our inner business creativity more often?
 
 
When it comes to creativity, as L&D professionals, we often think about being creative in a meeting or a classroom, but how can we encourage creativity as a culture?
 
First, it means being aware of what is happening outside our own box, building relationships across departments, and providing the building blocks for creating a safe place to share creative ideas.
 
Second, it means in order for us to bring our creative best (as well as develop the creative best in others), we have to build connections first. Even the first spark of commonality creates a tentative bond where we are a little less afraid to share ideas.
 
So I hope this conversation sparked some ideas to help you connect and strengthen your creative tendencies.
 
 
Stay Curious!
Shannon
 
 
Video: https://vimeo.com/851729163/9ecc2e6625
 
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Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/_KO6ukeGZTaxUecDDrWpk1mGzwU?utm_source=copy_url
 
Transcript Summary: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Unleashing-Creative-Potential-Transcript-Summary.pdf
Chat Box: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Unleashing-Creative-Potential-Chat.pdfResources:
 
QuickDraw with Google
Epstein Creativity Competencies Inventory for Individuals
Creative Person’s Hierarchy of Needs
Let Me Interrupt podcast
 
Books:
 
Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential within Us All by Tom Kelley & David Kelley
 
The Innovative Team: Unleashing Creative Potential for Breakthrough Results by Chris Grivas & Gerard J. Puccio
 
Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential by Tiago Forte
 
Creativity Begins With You: 31 Practical Workshops to Explore Your Creative Potential by Andy Neal & Dion Star
 
 
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Learning Rebels Live with Don Becker

Going LIVE with Don Becker!
 
Don first shared his expertise with the Learning Rebels Community while hosting a Learn Something New about gamification. It was then, I knew he had a story to tell - and boy did he!
 
Don’s journey
 
As Don has said - his journey to corporate L&D was a long and winding road. Filled with, as he called it, several gut punches and conversations with himself in the mirror.
 
His journey from being unable to get into Law school, to cold calling community colleges asking for a gig, to taking middle school science to new levels, all while being a single dad - is a story you have to hear. If you ever think that something isn’t possible - then you have to listen to Don’s story to feel re-energized and know that NOTHING is impossible
 
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
 
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Educational Comics - A Special AMA with Dr. Kevin Thorn

It all started with the BIG question on the table.
 
Can comics help L&D communicate complex concepts, promote critical thinking, and foster greater learner engagement?
 
 
Today we handed the microphone to Dr. Kevin Thorn as he answered all your burning questions about Educational Comics, from which types of comics are appropriate in a training situation to how reach across cultures with comics.
 
There’s much to consider before we even put pen to paper and start sketching educational comics. Many different details about character development, scene assessment and messaging - all to ensure that we are connecting people to the message, not subliminally creating disengagement through poor structure.
Educational Comics can be a powerful tool in your tool chest and Dr. Kevin helps us understand why.
 
Stay Curious!
Shannon
 
 
Find Kevin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinthorn/
 
Video: https://vimeo.com/843859334/06405777cc
 
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Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/72PBdv65cKtI_8YVKb123Ikmn8M?utm_source=copy_url
 
Transcript Summary: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Comics-Unleashed_-An-AMA-On-Educational-Comics-For-Adult-Learning-With-Kevin-Thorn-Transcript-Summary.pdf
Chat Box: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/chat-3.pdfResources:
 
Graphic Medicine.org (website using graphic designs for Medicine)
 
Graphic Storytelling and Visual Narrative by Will Eisner
 
Will Eisner - Comics and Sequential Art 1985
 
Books:
 
PS Magazine: The Best of the Preventive Maintenance Monthly by Will Eisner and Eddie Campbell
 
Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art by Scott McCloud
 
Making Comics: Storytelling Secrets of Comics, Manga and Graphic Novels by Scott McCloud
 
Reinventing Comics: The Evolution of an Art Form by Scott McCloud
 
 
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LR Solo - My Experience with Imposter Syndrome

It all started with a conversation: Where can they buy my book?
 
“I haven’t written a book.” 
 
“Really? I thought you had.”
 
“Nope.” 
 
“Why not?” 
 
Cue: Awkward silence. 
 
Truth is, I’ve been asked to write a book several times. But I just can’t get out of my own head to do so. About this time, I saw an HBR article about Imposter Syndrome. The universe calls. 
 
So I hope this episode helps you to see that if you have these feelings, you are not alone. Take the negative inner dialog and leave it like day-old sushi at a gas station! 
 
This podcast calls back to this Learning Rebels Blog Post: My Experience with Imposter Syndrome: https://www.learningrebels.com/2023/07/14/my-experience-with-imposter-syndrome/
Additional reading:
How High Achievers Overcome Their Anxiety: https://hbr.org/2023/03/how-high-achievers-overcome-their-anxiety
You’re Not Powerless in the Face of Imposter Syndrome: https://hbr.org/2023/06/youre-not-powerless-in-the-face-of-imposter-syndrome
Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome: https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome
The Imposter Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention Pauline Rose Clance & Suzanne Imes: https://www.paulineroseclance.com/pdf/ip_high_achieving_women.pdf
 
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The When, What and How Behind Knowledge Management Tools

It all started with the BIG question on the table.
 
When it comes to knowledge management tools, how can we leverage them effectively and what features should we be looking for?
 
A lot of information being shared here!
 
In our last coffee chat episode, we discussed the benefits of collecting stories and information. In this follow-up podcast, we dive deep into the deep well of knowledge of management tools and explore the latest trends, strategies, and insights that empower L&D professionals in their search for effective knowledge management.
 
As Learning and Development (L&D) professionals, it is crucial to identify and implement the right knowledge management tools that can help us with curation efforts and also align with the overall organizational need. Once we accomplish this, we facilitate seamless knowledge-sharing and collaboration across people and departments.
 
Burying information into the dark hole of your LMS system isn't the answer to knowledge management - so we have to think beyond this. I hope this coffee chat gave you some solid ideas to move forward.
 
Video: https://vimeo.com/843859334/06405777cc
 
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Transcript summary:
 
https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The-What-When-And-How-Behind-Using-A-Knowledge-Management-System-Summary.pdf
 
Full Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/C_3RqvDsyHoOBx0bOt09zeJ7myM?utm_source=copy_url
Chat Message file: https://www.learningrebels.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/chat-2.pdf
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stay Curious ~ Shannon
 
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Resources:
 
LMS365 - Learning Management System for Microsoft 365
 
SparkLearn
 
Pros and Cons of SharePoint Knowledge Base Software
 
Books:
 
The Knowledge Manager's Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Embedding Effective Knowledge Management in your Organization by Nick Milton and Patrick Lambe
 
The Knowledge Work Factory: Turning the Productivity Paradox Into Value for Your Business by William Heitman
 
Design Knowledge Management System by Santhosh Shekar
 
The Complete Guide to Knowledge Management by Edna Pasher
 
The Elements of Thinking in Systems: Use Systems Archetypes to Understand, Manage, and Fix Complex Problems and Make Smarter Decisions by Albert Rutherford
 
 
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