Learning Rebels Podcast

The Bring your Favorite Book Chat

What books should be on every L&D professional’s shelf?
This is the question on the table today as we curate books on this “Bring a Book” chat.
We were a small but mighty group, and believe it or not we covered almost 30 books in less than 60 minutes. Some are listed below, some are in the chat discussion.
It's always a 😲 surprising moment when I realize how much good stuff I'm missing out on. You take your eye off the ball for one second and a dozen new, interesting sounding, books pop up.
Here are some further resources to support your reading habit.
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Get more IDEAS from the Chat Messages Here
Just a taste!
4 Essential Keys to Effective Communication by Bento Leal
 Dangerous Ideas: When Provocative Thinking Is Your Most Valuable Asset by Alf Rehn
Made to Stick by Chip Heath
Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High, Third Edition by Joseph Grenny
The Leadership Code by Dave Ulrich
Radicalizing Learning: Adult Education for a Just World by John D. Holst and Stephen Brookfield
The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier
Accountability at Work by Carolyn Taylor
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
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Host: Shannon Tipton

Virtual Training Extravaganza!

Knowing what we know now, how can best prevent Zoom Zombies?
This is the question on the table today as we discuss all our favorite virtual training tips.
Once the pandemic hit, it seems like it took forever to get our businesses online virtually. But once they did...holy Zoom Zombies Batman!
We were using a virtual meeting program for EVERYTHING.Meetings that should have been emails. Workshops that should have been bite-sized learning bits. Lectures that should have been audio recordings. Organizations (and L&D departments) took something fabulous and exhausted everyone. It's time to rethink our virtual programs and activities. So, I bring to you our first-ever, VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES EXTRAVAGANZA.
Today we were lucky enough to have Kassie Laborie (the Virtual Training Superhero) join us on our chat today, and she left us with several things to consider when leveling up your virtual training game.
Here are some further resources to support you in your efforts to bring leadership and remote teams together.
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Virtual Training Equipment:
Blue Yeti Microphone: https://amzn.to/3GqY7q4
Best Buy Microphone, Blue Snowball: https://amzn.to/38ivRt5
Logitech C920 webcam: https://amzn.to/3wJKY86
Best Buy webcam, Logitech C310: https://amzn.to/3sW5rV3
Workshops and webinars
Kassy LaBorie Workshop and Webinars
Free Ice Breakers for Virtual Training
Relevant Books
Producing Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars: Master the Technology to Engage Participants by Kassy LaBorie
Interact and Engage!: 50+ Activities for Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars  by Kassy LaBorie
Virtual Training Tools and Templates: An Action Guide to Live Online Learning by Cindy Huggett
 
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Why Leadership Development Programs Fail

How can Learning and Development drag leadership development programs into the 21st century? This is the question on the table today. Global corporate training spending has been steadily increasing over the past several years, with the leadership development industry taking the lead on the percentage of spend with a total spend of $370.3 billion in 2019. 370 Billion. With a B. What are we getting for that spend? Apparently not a lot as a McKinsey study tells us that majority of organizational leadership feel that leadership development programs aren’t adding value to the business.We all know from experience that culture will conquer strategy every day of the week. No leadership development program can truly succeed unless the organization is willing to look beyond these seven words: "that's the way we've always done things." It’s time to turn a rebellious eye to this topic. Here are some further resources to support you in your efforts to bring leadership and remote teams together.View the video recording hereGet more idea from the Chat Messages HereTango Analytics Report: The Rise of the Hybrid WorkplaceMcKinsey Report: Culture in a Hybrid WorkplaceLearning Rebels: Why the Workplace Digital Divide MattersLearning Rebels: Is Your Workplace Digital Divide Causing Access AgonyLearning Rebels: Building a Culture of Collaboration
Join the conversationYou can have an opportunity to be part of the live chat! Sign up here. Support the Learning Rebels CommunityTo contribute and be part of the community, join our Patreon Page hereHire Learning RebelsVisit the Learning Rebels website to learn more about how Learning Rebels can help you reimagine workplace learning. Host: Shannon Tipton

Creating Learning Games, the How’s and Why’s Behind Gamification

Can you use gamification to connect a remote workforce, build learning engagement and improve new hire productivity? Can game mechanics really help us with the learning process?  
Unequivocally, yes. And this is the question on the table in today's Learning Rebels Coffee Chat.
But first, let’s get a grasp on the difference between gamification and game-based learning.Gamification is the use of game elements in any context that is non-game-related. Using the game mechanics without an actual game. For example, the use of avatars, incorporating challenges, badges, or incorporating a leaderboard (see your score against your friends – I killed more zombies than you did!)
Game-based learning is the development of an actual game. Having an active learning experience within a game framework, which has specific learning objectives and measurable outcomes. The game is the learning. Imagine “diner dash: restaurant” as a requirement for all food servers.
Turns out the most important thing to have when creating learning games, is a bit of imagination and creativity.
Download these resources to help you with your conversations:
54 Gamification Statistics You Must Know: 2021/2022 Market Share Analysis & Data
19 Gamification Trends for 2022-2025: Top Stats, Facts & ExamplesDomino's: Pizza Hero
How to Use Gamification for Learning Reinforcement
Linkedin Follow-up Message from Zsolt Olah
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Working Together, While Apart. Supporting a Hybrid Culture.

How can L&D help leadership build a remote-first mindset? Helping their teams work together while apart?
The hybrid work model is here to stay and leaders will face the continuing challenge of managing these teams. The L&D role of being connectors and advocates of people has never been more important.
It's not always easy to manage and develop hybrid teams. For some managers, this requires a different mindset and a paradigm shift when considering what the workplace looks like in 2022. So how can we help prepare and support managers as the workplace shifts to this hybrid model?
In this chat, many tips were shared on how L&D can support leaders on this journey. Be sure to download the chat messages and gain access to our “Chat blast” of ideas at the end of the conversation.
Here are some further resources to support you in your efforts to bring leadership and remote teams together.
View the video recording here
Get more idea from the Chat Messages Here
Tango Analytics Report: The Rise of the Hybrid Workplace
McKinsey Report: Culture in a Hybrid Workplace
Learning Rebels: Why the Workplace Digital Divide Matters
Learning Rebels: Is Your Workplace Digital Divide Causing Access Agony
Learning Rebels: Building a Culture of Collaboration
 
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Host: Shannon Tipton

How the Adult Brain Works. Neuroscience and Adult Learning

How the Adult Brain Works. Neuroscience and Adult Learning
The discussion around neuroscience and learning is always interesting and this was no exception. Our special Learning Rebels guest, Stella Collins from Stellar Labs shared all kinds of knowledge bombs! There was so much to process and it was great everyone contributed their thoughts...this is how we all "Learn Something New"!
Key AHA Statements:
"Neuroscience is any of the Sciences that relates to brains behaviors and people. Neuroscience is the physical of - 'How does your brain connect'?"
"Neuroscience is not just one science. The science of learning is many different types of Sciences."
"Recognition is not as strong as recall"
"Get more blood to the brain through movement to strengthen learning ties"
"Be aware of people trying to sell you something, do your own research"
Avoid the "BASIC" approach to learning:
Boredom
Avoid Abstract
Stress
Information overload
Cognitive overload
Additional Resources
 
ResourcesVideo recording: https://vimeo.com/631428299Full audio transcription hereCopy of the chatbox conversation hereBuy Stella's Book: Neuroscience for Learning and Development: How to Apply Neuroscience and Psychology for Improved Learning and Training HereResources from Stella Collins:Website Resources: https://www.stellarlabs.eu/resourcesLinkedIn Course: Using Neuroscience for More Effective L&DStellar Labs Learning AuditsDownload Stellar Labs Infographics: How to apply science-based training to your learning strategies

Secrets to Creating a Workplace Mentoring Program

Creating a Workplace Mentoring Program
 
What does it take to sustain and nurture a workplace mentoring program and prepare for challenges that will come our way?
To create a program both potential mentors and mentees will benefit from, we need to put a twist on the creation process. Humans, being humans it's not simply a matter of placing person "A" with person "B". It's about building connections that matter.
And just as important, if a mentoring program is poorly handled there can be detrimental effects. Research from the Journal of Vocational Behavior has found that poor mentoring experiences can lead to lasting psychological effects. Yikes!
I encourage you to download the chat. There were MANY excellent tips and actionable advice anyone can use. PLus check out all the tools below.
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Get your copy of the chat hereElements of Effective Practice for Mentoring: 4TH EDITION A CHECKLIST FOR MENTORING PROGRAMS
Mentorloop: Pre-Launch Checklist
Wharton School of Management: Value of MentoringJoin the conversation
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Tactics for Working with Your Subject Matter Expert

 
Working Successfully with Subject Matter Experts
 
How can we better manage our relationships with SMEs so it’s less about who’s right, but what’s best for the people and the business?
 
This is the big question on the table with today’s Learning Rebels Coffee Chat.
 
Regardless of your role in Learning and Development, all have had moments working with a Subject Matter Expert where things go off the rails. Sometimes it's because of a power struggle between us and them - but many times it's because of a lack of communication and empathy for each other.
There were so many excellent tips and ideas. Some are fresh ideas and others are best practices reimagined. All very clever!
Most excellent! Research Mentioned
6 Tactics for working with your Subject Matter ExpertHow To Work More Effectively With Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)4 Strategies For Successfully Working With Subject-Matter ExpertsWorking with Subject Matter ExpertsJoin the conversation
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