Learning Rebels Podcast

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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Host: Shannon Tipton 
Podcast produced by: Obsidian Productions

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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Learning Rebels Live with Christy Tucker

Going LIVE with Christy Tucker!
 
Don’t be fooled by the inherent humbleness of Christy Tucker - this lady knows her stuff! And while most of us know her for her ability to create e-learning designs for companies like Cisco, it was her journey from teacher to designer that caught my interest.
 
Christy’s journey
 
I have been lucky enough to be connected with Christy for a few years, and we frequently cross paths at assorted conferences. Christy also just recently hosted a Learning Rebels “Learn Something New Wednesday” about “Creating Branching Scenarios in 90 minutes” - one of our most popular programs! (Go Christy!)
 
However, I wanted to know how she got here from there. What was her story?
 
Christy does not disappoint! I can’t believe she got her start as a girls-only middle school MUSIC teacher. It just goes to show, you never know what the universe has in store for you!
 
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
 
All the Resources!
 
Watch the live video on LinkedIn:
Connect with Christy here:
Learn more about Christy’s services
Download her Branching Scenarios job aid
 
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Unlocking Organizational Knowledge

It all started with the BIG question on the table.
 
How can we keep up with the knowledge and gather the stories that are leaving the business every day?
 
There were a lot of ideas flowing in this chat. Everything from tools to processes. However, it all boils down to how we gather the knowledge and stories of people. People have a funny way of deciding how they want to tell and share their stories.
 
This means starting with the basics.
 
Seek first to understand!
 
As Douglas stated - where does the story start? Is there a pain point to connect with? People want to know that they, and by extension their stories, have value. How are we, as L&D people and representatives of the organization, representing ourselves?
 
Do the people feel they can trust us with their knowledge, that the stories will be told with the same passion shared?
 
Are we asking for stories and then doing nothing with them? I hope that you took away some ideas for how to gather information, the importance of continuous documentation, and how we can incentivize those who participate in the gathering process.
 
I hope one of you starts your own - Tradition, Trash or Try podcast! If you do, let me know.
 
Stay Curious ~ Shannon
 
View the full Coffee Chat Video here
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View chat messages here
 
 
Resources:
 
Best Screencasting Sites: Loom and Vidyard
Internal Podcast Tools: StoryBoard and UStudio
 
HBR’s Why Employees Don’t Share Knowledge with Each Other by Marylène Gagné, Amy Wei Tian, Christine Soo, Bo Zhang, Khee Seng Benjamin Ho, and Katrina Hosszu
Books:
 
Becoming a Knowledge-Sharing Organization: A Handbook for Scaling Up Solutions through Knowledge Capturing and Sharing by Steffen Soulejman Janus
 
Mastering Organizational Knowledge Flow: How to Make Knowledge Sharing Work by Frank Leistner
 
Appreciative Sharing of Knowledge: Leveraging Knowledge Management for Strategic Change by Tojo Thatchenkery
 
StoryTraining: Selecting and Shaping Stories That Connect by Hadiya Nuriddin
 
 
 
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Bridging the Business Communication Gap

It all started with the BIG question on the table.
 
What strategies can L&D professionals employ to enhance cross-departmental communication and put us on a more even playing field with the business?
 
This was a hot conversation - I think we all had some latent feelings about how we want and need to communicate with the business.
 
I'll repeat this in case you missed it. Many times we focus on having a "seat at the table," which is great, but we're focused on the wrong table. We're focused on the leadership table when we should be focused on being accepted at the lunch table with the middle managers and team supervisors.
 
This means shifting the way we communicate. We used the phrase "wimpy language" and while that may seem harsh - it can be true. The language we use to communicate can either make us equals to those at the table or make us "less than." Which would you rather be?
 
I love that in the chat, everyone started reframing the "wimpy language" we use as L&D professionals. Words like collaboration, cooperation, and teambuilding, can trigger some serious PTSD for managers who have been part of well-meaning initiatives only to be a waste of time.
 
This means that we need to reframe conversations. I hope you found some great examples in the conversation. Be sure to check out the “Verbal Toolkit” mentioned by David.
 
 
Stay Curious ~ Shannon
 
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Verbal Toolkit: Here
Resources:
 
The Power of Talk: Who Gets Heard and Why by Deborah Tannen
 
Deborah Tannen on Cross Cultural Communications at Work
 
How L&D Can Become a Trusted Business Advisor with Jess Almlie
 
Books:
 
Bridge the Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools to Transform Work Relationships From Challenging to Collaborative by Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary
 
Successful Business Communication: Bridging the Gap by Deborah Luchuk
 
10 Skills for Effective Business Communication: Practical Strategies from the World's Greatest Leaders by Jessica Higgins
 
 
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Learning Rebels Solo - The Power of Conferences

It’s all so exciting!
 
In this Learning Rebels Solo, I wanted to focus my energy on diving into the power of attending conferences for professional growth. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your career, conferences can be a game-changer.
 
Whether you attend conferences virtually or IRL - Conferences offer a unique platform for L&D professionals to expand their knowledge, network with industry leaders, and gain exposure to new ideas and trends.
 
One of the primary benefits is not only the opportunity to learn from experts who share their insights, but to network and share stories from those who have been in the trenches with us. Not to mention that you can meet potential mentors and even future employers. The connections made at conferences can lead to new job opportunities, partnerships, and valuable industry connections.
 
And who doesn’t want that?
 
In this solocast, I shared 6 tips for you to act on, if you attended or are planning to attend an industry conference.
 
But IMO, the most important tip is to take action! Why go if you are going to sit on all the knowledge? Don’t be a knowledge hoarder!
 
 
Here is some additional information:
 
Original blog post: Here
 
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The Essential Transition of L&D into Business Partners

It all started with a question: How can L&D become better business partners?
 
Let’s address the elephant in the room – in the business world today, Learning and Development (L&D) teams can’t just focus on creating cool learning programs. Our role within the workplace today goes way beyond that. Our role requires a skill that may not be familiar to many L&D professionals and could be a bit uncomfortable, being business partners.
 
Building business partnerships isn’t just a nice-to-have skill – it’s a must-have skill.
 
The conversation focused on these five points
Act like a business partner
Understand the connection between support and goals
Speak business, not learning
Practice the language of data
Create ambassadors
 
By becoming better business partners, we can ensure efforts are aligned with business goals, address real organizational challenges, and ultimately, significantly impact the company’s bottom line.
And who doesn’t want that?
This Coffee Chat will help you to set yourself up for success, and here are the resources to support you.
 
 
View the recorded Coffee Chat Video:
Review the transcript:
 
 
Articles:
 
The Essential Transformation of L&D into Business Partners by Shannon Tipton
 
Manage Uncertainty with Commander’s Intent by Chad Storlie
The Power of Introverts
Book Recommendations
 
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
 
Business Partnership Essentials: A Step-by-Step Action Plan for Succeeding in Business With a Partner by Dorene Lehavi
 
Learning and Development: From Cost Center to Business Partner by Zubin Rashid
 
Creating a Learning and Development Strategy: The HR Business Partner's Guide to Developing People by Andrew Mayo