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
- 465
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
85 — In defence of microlearning
This week’s podcast covers the thorny topic of microlearning. We struggle to even define microlearning, so does the term have any real value? Is it ‘chunking’? ‘Performance support’? Can we agree on …
84 — Managing complexity with design thinking
This week on the GoodPractice Podcast, we're continuing our discussion around 'design thinking' with a focus on complexity. How can we make the complicated simple? Should this always be our objective…
83 — You shouldn't go near machine learning
Machine learning means that computers can teach themselves without the help of a human programmer, offering tremendous opportunities for justice, medicine and - more everyday - Netflix recommendation…
82 — Modern learners, not modern technologies
Last week on the podcast we gave our thoughts on the Learning Technologies conference. Today, we ask whether we should resist the urge to jump on the latest tech and focus on learners instead.
Author…
81 — Our review of Learning Technologies 2018
Learning Technologies is Europe's leading conference for those of us working in learning and development, so this week on the GoodPractice Podcast we're sharing our thoughts on the 2018 event.
Ross G…
80 — How do we make digital learning accessible?
As online learning designers we're often tempted to experiment with new functionality, but sometimes our enthusiasm for innovative approaches can create a barrier for users.
On this week's episode of…
79 — Embracing change by 'unlearning'
In the early stages of our careers we learn how to do our jobs, manage office politics and earn promotion. But those habits and behaviours that initially help us advance can become a burden. We end u…
78 — Design thinking for L&D
When we're asked to create a learning solution, how often do we think about the context within which that solution will sit? Design thinking prompts us to take a wider view, collaborating with learne…
77 — What can we do about self-care?
What is self-care, and why is it important? Can organisations play a role in self-care for their employees? And should they?
On this week's show, Justin and Owen are joined by Sukh Pabial to discuss …
76 — What I Learned This Year (a Christmas special)
Over the past year, we've had regular feedback on our feature 'What I Learned This Week'. For us, as learning professionals, it's a challenge to keep on learning; to practice what we preach. So for t…
75 — We need to talk about learning transfer
As an industry, we like to think we're getting better and better at delivering effective learning solutions at the point of need. But how often do these interventions actually translate into behaviou…
74 — The Social Organization: Putting relationships at the heart of your strategy
We often talk about workplace culture on the GoodPractice Podcast but, this week, that word is banned as author Jon Ingham joins us to discuss his new book: The Social Organization.
Jon argues that '…
73 — Collaboration at Work
There’s little argument that collaboration at work improves results. But how do you create a collaborative atmosphere, what are the barriers, and what are the essential ingredients to make it work?
T…
72 — Live from London: What do managers really think?
Everyone hates e-learning, mobile learning is the future, and no workplace learning technology can possibly compete with YouTube, right?
In this special episode of the GoodPractice Podcast, recorded …
71 — VR in L&D
There's a lot of buzz surrounding the use of virtual reality in learning and development. But how effectively is it being deployed, and how will this change in the years ahead?
On this week's episod…
70 — Video production for L&D
In this episode, Ross D is joined by Wes Atkinson of Appitierre, Tom Hickmore of Nice Media, and GoodPractice's very own James McLuckie to discuss the use of video in learning and development.
If y…
69 — Working Out Loud to build new skills and relationships
John Stepper's Working Out Loud is a collaborative approach to building new skills and relationships through a series of weekly meetings and activities. Over the summer, the GoodPractice Podcast's Ro…
68 — Business basics for L&D
As learning and development professionals, should we focus on learning outcomes or business outcomes? In this week's podcast, GoodPractice Business Development Director Chris Keenan argues that some …
67 — Data analytics for L&D
Every digital interaction creates a breadcrumb trail of data, but how far has learning and development mined this data for value?
On this week's GoodPractice Podcast, learning analytics specialist Tr…
66 — Discernment in L&D
In a world of fake news, thought leaders and instant answers, how often do we pause to think critically about facts and ideas?
On this week's GoodPractice Podcast, Ross G and Owen are joined by Simon…