• The Learning & Development Podcast

  • By: David James
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The Learning & Development Podcast

By: David James
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  • Summary

  • This is a fortnightly topical podcast show for L&D professionals hosted by David James and presented by 360Learning.

    In each episode David James discusses and debates topics affecting the profession alongside expert guests. David is a Learning & Talent leader of 25 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa. As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/ Website: https://www.360learning.com/
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Episodes
  • L&D Podcast Live: Strategy & Structures

    L&D Podcast Live: Strategy & Structures
    Feb 18 2025

    In this special live episode, with guests Lisa Christensen, Hillary Miller and Christopher Lind, we explore their experience and deep expertise on the topics of L&D strategy and team structures - and it’s a masterclass of a conversation.

    Register for L&D Next 3rd - 6th March for free today at https://360learning.com/l-and-d-next/2025/

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • Understand what L&D is there to achieve.
    • Team structures have to evolve and be flexible.
    • L&D structure has to be right for achieving L&D aims, so it may be different from other teams in the organisation.
    • Build adaptable teams by focusing on skillsets.
    • Leverage data and hone in on one KPI.
    • Understand which relationships and functions you need to focus on. That will evolve.
    • Work holistically with other areas of the business.

    BEST MOMENTS

    “I've never seen a truly centralized model, ever.”

    “We can get hung up on the hierarchy of things and miss out.”

    “You gotta know who your players are, their bench strengths.”

    “We need better data capabilities in learning.”

    “Figure out what they care about and then lean on that.”

    Lisa Christensen

    Lisa leads McKinsey & Company's Learning Design and Development Center of Excellence, a global team of design experts, designing and building the learning that develops McKinsey Partners and professionals, enabling them to deliver incredible client impact. Lisa founded and leads McKinsey's Learning Research and Innovation Lab and sits on the global learning leadership team.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisachristensen

    Christopher Lind

    Christopher Lind is a dynamic leader at the intersection of business, technology, and human experience, serving as an executive advisor, AI ethicist and sought-after voice in the L&D space.

    As a former Chief Learning Officer for ChenMed and GE Healthcare, Christopher has led transformative learning strategies that enhance workforce capability and business performance. A prominent commentator, speaker, and thought leader, he is known for his forward-thinking approach to digital learning, AI, and the evolving role of technology in talent development.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherlind

    Future Focused: https://christopherlind.substack.com

    Hillary Miller

    Hillary Miller is a seasoned Learning & Development leader currently heading L&D at HCA Healthcare. With a passion for driving workforce capability and business impact, she brings extensive experience in healthcare education and leadership development.

    Previously, as Chief Learning Officer at Penn State Health, Hillary led enterprise-wide learning strategies, fostering a culture of continuous development and innovation.

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillarybmiller

    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523

    L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home

    THE HOST

    David James

    David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.

    As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D.

    CONTACT METHOD

    • Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin
    • L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective
    • Blog: https://360learning.com/blog
    • L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home
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    1 hr
  • How Generative AI is transforming L&D right now With Sean Bengry

    How Generative AI is transforming L&D right now With Sean Bengry
    Feb 4 2025

    As generative AI continues to evolve from novelty to everyday adoption, its transformative potential for Learning & Development is becoming increasingly clear. In this episode, Sean Bengry, a senior L&D leader, shares his experiences and insights on harnessing AI to drive impact and innovation in our field.

    Sean discusses the pivotal moment that revealed the power of generative AI, offers jaw-dropping demonstrations of its current capabilities, and explores its applications in personalised learning and talent development. From enhancing human understanding to redefining L&D’s core aims, this conversation is packed with practical examples and forward-thinking strategies.

    With actionable advice and a look at the industry’s leading AI adoption, Sean provides a roadmap for L&D professionals ready to embrace this game-changing technology and rethink what’s possible.

    See the full agenda for L&D Week March 3rd to 6th and register for free today at https://360learning.com/l-and-d-next/2025/

    KEY TAKEAWAYS

    • AI can create content that is designed to specifically appeal to and engage with each person.
    • A lot of what we do is gathering data from one place, reworking it and sharing it for application. AI is very good at this e.g. Notebook LM podcast feature.
    • Most people have still not explored how AI can help them to do their L&D job.
    • You can use voice and your camera to interface with AI.
    • Tell AI to take on personas to explore, test and get feedback for your ideas.
    • There are ways around any issues related to putting your business data into AI.
    • AI enables you to get down to the micro level and create content to close very specific skills gaps.
    • Be curious and start small.

    BEST MOMENTS

    “AI provides real impact.”

    “It was a new mode of content synthesis that I had never seen before.”

    “The more data you can put in there around who a person is … the more AI can personalise that learning information.”

    VALUABLE RESOURCES

    The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523

    L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home

    Sean Bengry Bio

    Sean Bengry is a senior Learning & Development leader with a passion for driving innovation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to empower organisations and their people. Currently the Director of Learning Transformation & Technology at DaVita Kidney Care, Sean leads strategic initiatives to enhance talent development and organisational growth.

    At the forefront of L&D transformation, Sean is known for his forward-thinking insights and ability to inspire action, helping organisations navigate the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly evolving learning landscape.

    Connect with Sean via:

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbengry/

    ABOUT THE HOST

    David James

    David has been a People Development professional for more than 20 years, most notably as Director of Talent, Learning & OD for The Walt Disney Company across Europe, the Middle East & Africa.

    As well as being the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, David is a prominent writer and speaker on topics around modern and digital L&D.

    CONTACT METHOD

    • Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin
    • L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective
    • Blog: https://360learning.com/blog
    • L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home
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    49 mins
  • The Skills Advantage with Anish Lalchandani

    The Skills Advantage with Anish Lalchandani
    Jan 21 2025
    In a world where skills gaps are widening and job demands are evolving at unprecedented rates, understanding how to gain a "skills advantage" is critical for organizations to stay competitive. In this episode, Anish Lalchandani, author of The Skills Advantage, delves into his insights on bridging skills gaps, building resilient teams, and preparing organizations for the future. Anish walks us through his approach, discussing how the right skills strategy can shift a team from good to exceptional and position L&D as a driver of business transformation. Whether you're a leader looking to upskill your team or an L&D professional aiming to create a sustainable skills strategy, this conversation is packed with actionable insights. KEY TAKEAWAYS The established approach to L&D is no longer enough. L&D needs to go beyond business alignment and take the lead in equipping our businesses to thrive in the future. You don´t have the wrong people, they have the wrong skills. Employees need to be convinced that upskilling benefits them and the business. A huge proportion of executive transitions fail, and we need to address this. What is going on in the market and industry helps you identify future skill needs. Use technology to help with your data analysis and become more agile. When you demonstrate impact, you get permission to do more. BEST MOMENTS “The established approach to L&D is no longer enough.” “Reskilling is a long-term game, start now.” “We need to hold ourselves accountable to actual upskilling and not just providing learning.” “You don´t have the wrong people, they have the wrong skills.” “The risk of relying on firing and hiring is extraordinary.” Anish Lalchandani Bio Anish Lalchandani is the author of the book ‘The Skills Advantage: A Human-Centered, Sustainable and Scalable Approach to Reskilling’. Having held leadership roles at leading firms like A.P. Moller Maersk (current), General Electric, Standard Chartered Bank and other organizations, he has developed extensive expertise in Talent, OD, Leadership and HR Strategy. In addition to being a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD, he is also a certified professional coach and mentor to start-up founders. Several publications, including Economic Times, Thinkers360, LeadersHum and HRD, rate him as one of the top influencers in HR and the Future of Work. You can follow and connect with Anish via: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anishlalchandanichro The Skills Advantage Quiz: https://form.jotform.com/240295107435453 The Skills Advantage Book: https://www.anishlalchandani.com/book VALUABLE RESOURCES The Learning And Development Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-learning-development-podcast/id1466927523 L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home ABOUT THE HOST David James David James is the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning and a highly respected voice in the Learning & Development industry. With a focus on harnessing technology to drive impactful learning strategies, David is recognised as one of the top 10 global influencers in the L&D space. His expertise lies in helping organisations modernise their approach to workplace learning, ensuring measurable results and business alignment. David is the host of The Learning & Development Podcast, which has amassed over 500,000 downloads and ranks in the top 1% of podcasts globally. With nearly 30,000 LinkedIn followers, he continues to shape the conversation around L&D innovation and best practices, drawing on his deep experience, including his time as Director of Learning, Talent & Organisational Development at The Walt Disney Company. CONTACT METHOD Twitter:  https://twitter.com/davidinlearning LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin L&D Collective: https://360learning.com/the-l-and-d-collective Blog: https://360learning.com/blog L&D Master Class Series: https://360learning.com/blog/l-and-d-masterclass-home
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    51 mins

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