Learning Rebels Podcast

Debunking Learning Myths

Such an energetic conversation!
 
One of the things we discussed was the importance of having grace.
 
Remember, tribal knowledge can be a hard thing to fight. We all have biases that get in the way of learning something different or keeps us from course correcting.
 
Critical is the idea of doing your own research. Take information from someone you trust, and conduct some research with an unbiased eye.
 
THIS is how we beat back myths. By growing our own knowledge and providing guidance when necessary. We discussed "repeating the truth, not the myth." Which is PERFECT. Share the correct information.
 
When someone says, "let's be sure we touch on all the learning styles in our programs," we can simply say, "I think what you mean is create content that supports the exchange of knowledge," and leave it there. If the conversation persists, then you can too.
 
Check out these resources!
 
Get your recording here
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Get the transcript here
 
 
The Neuroscience One by The Women Talking About Learning Podcast
The Biggest Myth In Education by Veritasium
Making the Truth Stick & the Myths Fade: Lessons from Cognitive Psychology by Norbert Schwarz, Eryn Newman, & William Leach
Learning Myth Busters on LinkedIn
 
Read these!
Millennials, Goldfish & Other Training Misconceptions: Debunking Learning Myths and Superstitions by Clark Quinn
Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning by Peter Brown
Design for How People Learn (Voices That Matter) by Julie Dirkson
Five Teaching and Learning Myths—Debunked by Adam Brown
 
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Host: Shannon Tipton 

Four Lessons I’ve Learned in My Career of Learning and Development

Host: Shannon Tipton 
 
In this solo podcast, I wanted to share with you the lessons I’ve learned in my 30 years in Learning and Development. 
 
When I started, I knew less than nothing about adult and workplace learning from an educational perspective. My educational background was in Business, not people. And this was WAY before the advent of the Google machine.
 
What I did have in my possession was an old ATD handbook from the 1970s. Which, surprisingly, is still relevant today.
 
I read,
I took classes,
I researched,
I went to conferences.
 
I listened and learned from industry experts such as Pike, Rossett, Allen, Biech, Kirkpatrick, and Stolovitch. I got on mailing lists for ATD (then ASTD), ISPI, AMA -  just to name a few. As the years passed, there were things that I learned that held up and other things that didn’t - that’s life. Things change. Research is updated, and old processes reflect improvements.
 
Therefore, based on this - here are 4 things that I discovered were important on my path to building Learning Rebels.
 
Curiosity
 
There’s nothing that underpins my work more than having a curious mindset. It’s critical that curiosity not simply be the byproduct of serendipitous events. It should be time spent listening, watching and intentionally questioning what surrounds us.
 
Here are some resources to support your curious mindset
Learning Rebels Blog Post: Curiosity as a Business Practice
HBR Report: The Business Case for Curiosity
Podcast: The Curious Advantage
 
 
 
Experimenting
 
Alongside curiosity sits the importance of experimentation. If nothing else, my road with experiments taught me that experimenting isn’t about skill or tools, it’s about mindset.
Experiments can be a game changer for Learning and Development and an area where the greatest improvement is needed.
 
HBR Report: Building a Culture of Experimentation
Read this! The Power of Experiments, Decision Making in a Data-Driven World by Micheal Luca
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Building a Habit of Continuous Learning

So many great ideas were shared in this episode that I wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t know where to start - so here are some ideas for you.
 
Sometimes we just need to step away. Shake off the work vibes and shift your location or mindset. Create triggers that tell your mind you're ready to learn!
Don't just make a date with learning on your calendar. Create a to-do list item! Nothing feels better than marking something off the to-do list. 😍
Take advantage of the down moments. What can you read in line at the store? What can you listen to while making dinner?
Focus on small steps. Break down the big topics. Don't try to learn all about Data Analytics in one bite. Pick one article, one video, to tackle.
Lean on your community to help you. More on that coming soon!
I love how our group is so generous with their knowledge and support!
 
All the resources mentioned in this chat
 
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Download these!
 
Don't forget to use your BIG Rock Planner to build a habit of continuous learning
Quick video: How to use the planner
 
Read these!
Continuous Learning & Personal Development: Your Link to Becoming Happier, Healthier, and More Productive by Robynn Pavia
The Lifelong Learner: How to Develop Yourself, Continually Grow, Expand Your Horizons, and Pursue Anything by Peter Hollins
Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning by Tom Vanderbilt
 
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Looking Ahead to 2023

In this solo podcast, I wanted to build on our Coffee Chat discussion about Shedding SMART goals. So, I put together this playlist of resources to help set you up for success for a bright 2023.
 
Everything I discussed (plus a few more tidbits) can be found below. Rebel on, my friends!
 
Shedding SMART Goals Podcast link (Includes links to live video and additional resources)
Your BIG ROCK Goal Planner worksheet:
How to complete the BIG ROCK Planner Video
 
 
Productivity
“Productivity Tools to Build Your Ecosytem” Podcast link (Includes links to live video and additional resources)
30 Day Productivity Challenge:
 
Learning from Failure
“Learning from Failure” Podcast Link (Includes links to live video and additional resources)
 
Connecting to the business need
“Connecting Learning to the Business Need” Podcast link (Includes links to live video and additional resources)
Ebook: 50 tips for Adding Business Value
 
Skills Gap
A McKinsey report: The Skillful Corporation:
Skills Gap Analysis for the Future of Work Podcast link (Includes links to live video and additional resources)
 
Helping Managers Support Workplace Learning
Helping Managers Support Workplace Learning Podcast link (Includes links to live video and additional resources)
7 Tips to Activate Managers, LinkedIn Learning
 
Building a culture of collaboration
Building a Culture of Collaboration Podcast link (Includes links to live video and additional resources)
The Lowdown on Collaboration Infographic
 
 
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Host: Shannon Tipton 

Defining Instructional Design

It all starts with the BIG question: What is Instructional Design and what does it mean in today's ever-changing workplace?
 
Several years ago, I wrote a blog post titled "Instructional Design Isn't Dead." I suppose now, I could write a post about how "Instructional design isn't dead. It just has a new name".
 
But as Shakespeare said, "A rose by another name is still a rose." And this holds true for instructional design.
 
Today’s chat took us through a journey of what the role of instructional design should be and the importance of keeping business goals as our North Star. It’s critical we have the ability to communicate our value in business terms.
 
All the Resources!
 
Get the video recording here
Get the LIVE transcript here
Access to the “Defining Instructional Design” Miro Board here
Access to the final Miro board image here
The science behind emotions and memory
Research Paper: Debunking Learning Styles (A Journal Of The Association For Psychological Science (n.d.). Learning Styles: Concepts and Evidence)
 
 
Read these!
What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Designer by Luke Hobson
Hacking Instructional Design: 33 Extraordinary Ways to Create a Contemporary Curriculum by Micheal Fisher
Design Thinking for Training and Development: Creating Learning Journeys That Get Results by Laura Fletcher
Map It: The hands-on guide to strategic training design by Cathy Moore
 
 
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Learning Rebels Live with Andrew Jacobs

Going LIVE with Andrew Jacobs!
 
It’s always nice to have Andrew Jacobs, owner of Llarn Learning Services, visit the Learning Rebels Coffee Chat and share his expertise in the L&D field. However, today I wanted to dig in a bit deeper to discover the back story behind his popular, “Women Talking About Learning” podcast.
 
Why this, Why now?
 
What were his thoughts behind being a man hosting a podcast about women in Learning? And how can we all do more to lift the voices of women everywhere?
 
In short, Andrew sees the underrepresentation of women in senior roles in the learning function and uses his podcast to amplify women’s voices as they tell their stories all while talking about Learning and Development.
 
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
 
All the Resources!
 
Watch the live video on LinkedIn:
Subscribe to Andrew’s podcast here
Follow Andrew on LinkedIn here
Visit Llarn Learning Services here
Follow the Learning Rebels YouTube Channel for more!
 
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Host: Shannon Tipton 

Shedding SMART Goals

It all started with a question: Why do SMART goals fail to work?
 
SMART goals may be good for project management, such as when you are trying to achieve a very specific goal for a very specific outcome. However, they fail us when trying to create larger goals for our personal and professional growth and development.
 
We need to dig deeper.
 
Where's the stretch?
Where's the motivation?
Where's the flexibility?
 
Start with Big Hairy Audacious Goals
 
What are BHAG's?
 
BHAG (pronounced bee-hag) stands for Big Hairy Audacious Goals. The term was first coined in 1994 by Jim Collins and Jerry Porras in their book "Built to Last: Successful Habits of Visionary Companies."
 
The issue with SMART goals is that when written and followed explicitly, they are way too constrictive. When we fall outside the boundaries of the SMART goal, it all looks like failure. If you don't achieve the goal by the "date," does that mean you've failed? If you don't achieve the measurement, does that mean you've failed? That's a lot of failures to pile into one goal.
 
This Coffee Chat will help you to set yourself up for success and here are the resources to support you.
 
Download the Big Rock Planner here
How-to video: Completing the Big Rock Goal Sheet
Andrew Jacobs ABCDE Goal Setting Method
Get the Coffee Chat recording here
Get your copy of the chat messages here
Get the live transcript here
 
Extras!
Forbes: SMART Goals, 5 Shocking Reasons why they may be dumb.
Asana: Do the Impossible with Big Hairy Audacious Goals
 
 
Read these!
How to Set Goals with Kaizen & Ikigai: Focus, Cure Procrastination, & Increase Personal Productivity
Goal Setting: Forget SMART Goals Try SMARTER Goals by Martin Formato
Your Best Year Ever: A 5-Step Plan for Achieving Your Most Important Goals by Michael Hyatt
How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters by Micheal Stanier
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Learning Rebels Live - JD Dillon

Have you ever wondered what the BLEEEEEP is a Learning Ecosystem? Well, JD Dillon wrote a book!
 
“The Modern Learning Ecosystem” is the brainchild of JD. And in this Learning Rebels LIVE, JD walks us through his journey to writing this, his love of all things “Back to the Future” and are L&D professionals really Batman in disguise.
 
Sit back and enjoy the ride.
 
All the Resources!
 
Watch the live video on LinkedIn:
Get the LIVE transcript here
Buy the Book! https://amzn.to/3uCm2O6
 
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Host: Shannon Tipton