The Mindtools L&D Podcast
The Mindtools L&D Podcast is a must-listen for anyone involved in Learning and Development or Human Resources. The weekly show features regular appearances from the Mind Tools team plus special guests to get right to the heart of issues affecting the L&D and HR communities. From learning needs analysis and evidence-based practice through to the impact of technology on work and hot topics at industry conferences, you'll get critical insights into the world of work, performance and learning.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 466
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
146 — How do people learn?
This week on The GoodPractice Podcast, we're talking fundamentals: how do people learn?
Nick Shackleton-Jones joins Ross G and Owen to discuss his new book, How People Learn, in which he argues that …
145 — Women in learning special
According to research published this year, women fill 2/3s of all roles in learning and development - but only 1/3 of senior positions.
Why is this? And what can we do to encourage and promote women …
144 — What emerging tech has potential for L&D?
There's a lot of buzz around technologies like AI, bots, virtual reality and voice recognition. But which of these has the most potential for learning and development?
This week on the podcast, Ross …
143 — How do we manage uncertainty at work?
When we talk about uncertainty in the workplace, we often frame it in terms of the associated risks and threats. But are we looking at it the wrong way?
This week on the podcast, Ross D and James are…
142 — Is L&D in competition with HR?
Recruitment, talent development, employee engagement and performance management are just a few of the areas where L&D and HR overlap. But are the functions in competition with one another?
This week …
141 — How do we go beyond the course?
Structured courses are great for learning new skills, but they also tend to be expensive, time-consuming and focused on teaching content that most workers don't need. So why are they our 'go-to' solu…
140 — Room 101 (Part 2)
A couple of years ago, James, Owen and Ross G consigned order-taking, visionary thought leaders and other sins of our profession to L&D's Room 101. This week on the podcast, we add a few more items t…
139 — How can we transform learning?
Is your learning and development department transactional, taking orders and ensuring compliance? Or does it focus on building capability with targeted initiatives that have support from the senior t…
138 — Is it time we stopped discussing innovation?
What is innovation? Can anyone be creative? On this week's GoodPractice Podcast, full-time doodler Simon Heath joins Ross G and Owen to discuss.
We ask why the concept of 'innovation' is so attractiv…
137 — What will be hot in workplace L&D in 2019?
What will be hot in workplace L&D in the year ahead?. Will it be Artificial Intelligence? Or maybe performance support? What about learning analytics?
This week on the podcast, Ross D and Owen are j…
136 — Does the language of L&D matter?
In Learning & Development, we love a good buzzword: 'blended learning', 'micro learning', 'learning management systems'... anything with 'learning', really. Is this a problem? Or just a time-wasting …
135 — What's missing from the learning-tech industry?
At this year's Learning Technologies conference, we asked delegates what they thought was missing from the learning-tech industry. Better authoring tools? More interactive video? Dogs as learning sti…
134 — How can L&D support digital transformation?
Many organisations regard digital transformation as a strategic priority. But what exactly do we mean when we talk about digital transformation, and where does culture fit into the equation?
This wee…
133 — How can experience design tap into our emotions?
Think of an experience that triggered such an emotional reaction that your behaviour was permanently changed. Such experiences often happen by accident, but they can also be designed.
This week on th…
132 — How can I use storytelling to engage learners?
It's widely accepted that storytelling can be a powerful tool for L&D professionals. But what do we actually mean when we talk about storytelling and how does it apply to learning design?
This week …
131 — What makes a great onboarding experience?
A great onboarding experience involves plenty of forms, a few handshakes, and a small chance of a working laptop - or so it might seem. But does it have to be so bureaucratic?
We think not. On this w…
130 — How can I work with robots instead of against them?
The robots are coming for our jobs and we should all be very afraid. Or should we?
This week on the podcast, Ross D is joined by Owen, Jonny and guest Marcia Conner to discuss how technology is chang…
129 — How can I make the most of a mentoring relationship?
M, Yoda, Mr Miyagi - we all know a good mentor can make a big difference. But what makes a good mentee? Does everyone need a mentor?
This week on the podcast, Ross D and Peter are joined by Jessi Sc…
128 — How do I develop learning agility?
As more jobs become automated and the way we work changes, there's a need to constantly adapt. So this week on The GoodPractice Podcast, we're looking at how to develop learning agility: or the abili…
127 — How do I design MOOCs that people actually complete?
The completion rate for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) is famously low, and in many cases these courses are neither 'massive' nor 'open'. But nothing attracts the GoodPractice Podcast team like …