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Byte-Sized L&D

 Yakov Becker

Byte-Sized L&D is an essential micro-podcast for Learning and Development professionals seeking to stay at the forefront of their field without carving out hours from their busy schedules. Each episode, delivered in bite-sized segments, zeroes in on the most pivotal news and trends within the L&D landscape. From integrating AI in learning strategies to the evolving role of corporate training in a remote-first world, Byte-Sized L&D offers concise, powerful insights and innovative solutions to the challenges faced by today’s L&D community
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Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
9 minutes
Episodes
107
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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The Art of Delegation

The Art of Delegation

Donna and Yakov discuss the importance of delegation for leadership and development in organizations. Effective delegation increases revenue, addresses business challenges, and fosters team growth. C…
00:12:06  |   Thu 01 May 2025
Vacation Isn’t Enough - Busting Burnout Myths

Vacation Isn’t Enough - Busting Burnout Myths

Donna and Yakov discuss burnout myths in the workplace, emphasizing that a simple vacation or passion for work isn't enough to prevent burnout. They advocate for daily well-being practices like short…
00:08:35  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
GitHub remote first approach - what can we learn from it?

GitHub remote first approach - what can we learn from it?

The episode of Byte-sized L&D with hosts Donna and Yakov Lasker explores remote work dynamics, focusing on GitHub's pioneering remote-first approach. GitHub emphasizes asynchronous communication, inc…
00:12:55  |   Thu 24 Apr 2025
7 Phrases that make giving feedback easier

7 Phrases that make giving feedback easier

In this episode of Byte-sized L&D, hosts Donna and Yakov discuss effective feedback strategies, introducing seven impactful phrases to enhance feedback delivery. These include "This is a great start,…
00:12:28  |   Mon 21 Apr 2025
Debate Skills as Leadership Development

Debate Skills as Leadership Development

Debating techniques can significantly enhance leadership skills by fostering strategic thinking and effective communication. Yakov Lasker emphasizes how skills such as framing issues, understanding h…
00:32:32  |   Thu 17 Apr 2025
To Quit or Not to Quit - Navigating Burnout in the Workplace

To Quit or Not to Quit - Navigating Burnout in the Workplace

Donna and Yakov Lasker discuss burnout on their podcast "Byte-Sized L&D," exploring whether quitting is the right solution. They introduce the Areas of Worklife model, encompassing workload, control,…
00:11:56  |   Mon 14 Apr 2025
How University Students Use AI - Anthropic research

How University Students Use AI - Anthropic research

The CoLeague Experience - Explore, learn, Share

 

In a discussion on "Byte-Sized L&D," hosts Donna and Yakov Lasker explore a study analyzing how university students use AI systems like Claude AI in …

00:13:30  |   Thu 10 Apr 2025
Listen, Learn, Innovate - How Podcasts Are Reshaping Technical Knowledge

Listen, Learn, Innovate - How Podcasts Are Reshaping Technical Knowledge

Donna and Yakov discuss how tech professionals leverage podcasts as effective learning tools. They share personal experiences where podcasts provided insights into complex tech concepts like Retrieva…
00:11:27  |   Mon 07 Apr 2025
The Musk Mirage - Why ’Hardcore’ Leadership is Harming Business

The Musk Mirage - Why ’Hardcore’ Leadership is Harming Business

Yakov Lasker critiques the glorification of ruthless management exemplified by Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter (now X), which inspired similar harsh tactics across tech companies. Lasker argues this …
00:12:45  |   Thu 03 Apr 2025
Company Culture as the most powerful marketing tool

Company Culture as the most powerful marketing tool

In this episode of Byte-sized L&D, the hosts explore how internal company culture serves as a powerful marketing tool. They discuss the significance of employee engagement, internal marketing strateg…
00:09:32  |   Mon 31 Mar 2025
Self-organizing teams - does it work?

Self-organizing teams - does it work?

The Byte-Sized L&D podcast explores self-organizing teams in IT, discussing their roots in Agile and Lean methodologies. Such teams, known for autonomy and creative problem-solving, face challenges l…
00:14:06  |   Thu 27 Mar 2025
Agile is not what you thought - Manifesto explained

Agile is not what you thought - Manifesto explained

Two speakers discuss frustrations with Agile methodology, highlighting how it often devolves into excessive meetings and rigid processes, termed "Agile Theatre." They emphasize that true Agile priori…
00:15:11  |   Mon 24 Mar 2025
What is Servant Leadership?

What is Servant Leadership?

Servant leadership emphasizes serving teams rather than exercising authority, contrasting traditional hierarchical approaches. Rooted in ancient teachings and popularized by Robert K. Greenleaf, it h…
00:12:08  |   Thu 20 Mar 2025
How to Teach Managers to Give Better Feedback Using Radical Candor?

How to Teach Managers to Give Better Feedback Using Radical Candor?

Radical Candor in the workplace emphasizes balancing personal care with direct feedback. By merging empathy and honesty, leaders build trust, encourage growth, and enhance performance. Learning and D…
00:18:33  |   Mon 17 Mar 2025
Hofstede cultural dimensions importance for corporate learning

Hofstede cultural dimensions importance for corporate learning

Hofstede cultural dimensions implications in corporate HR and learning

00:22:24  |   Thu 13 Mar 2025
Thinking Fast and Slow Theory and its effect in corporate decision making

Thinking Fast and Slow Theory and its effect in corporate decision making

Daniel Kahneman's "Thinking, Fast and Slow" explores how our minds operate through two systems: fast, intuitive System 1 and slow, deliberative System 2. System 1's shortcuts often lead to errors, li…

00:09:44  |   Mon 10 Mar 2025
What does continuous learning culture really look like?

What does continuous learning culture really look like?

A continuous learning culture is vital for organizations, requiring a shift from traditional training to engaging, personalized learning. David Perkins’ Theory One highlights the need for reasonable …

00:06:38  |   Thu 06 Mar 2025
Adapting your career path to AI

Adapting your career path to AI

A student expressed concerns about AI's impact on software engineering, fearing it could replace junior roles and disrupt career paths. They experimented with AI tools, discovering both benefits and …

00:05:53  |   Mon 03 Mar 2025
AI has killed The tech interview. Now What?

AI has killed The tech interview. Now What?

The hiring process, especially tech interviews, is widely disliked. With advancements in AI, traditional assessments like Hackerrank face challenges as AI tools can easily solve coding problems, dimi…

00:06:06  |   Thu 27 Feb 2025
How To Instill Urgency In Your Team?

How To Instill Urgency In Your Team?

Intrinsic motivation and empowerment are more effective than extrinsic incentives in fostering urgency and high performance in teams. The Empowerment Handshake is a framework that aligns individual s…

00:04:59  |   Mon 24 Feb 2025
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