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Innovating to help it truly stick The context of the learning may be different (in this case, safety in the construction and energy sectors) but the motivation is still the same: learning that sticks and can be turned into the right performance at the right time. The challenge for Dick (and the 1000 or so learners that they work with on a daily basis!) is that they are training skills that people would rather not have to use and may not need to use for months, even years. To address this, Dick is shaking up the traditional approach and innovating to ensure their number one goal, safety, is achieved. This means using Virtual Reality, Spaced repetition, analogical scaffolding and emotion triggering videos. Most importantly this isn't innovating for innovations sake and is not about the latest new toys, but what will help them embed the skills, awareness and behaviours that can be tapped into at a moment's notice despite not having regular practice opportunities. Sticky learning at its very best! https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhannah3 [email protected]

The learner at the centre of digital learning Following on from their episode in Season 1 on making digital learning sticky, Erica and Hayley join me this time to talk about keeping the learner forefront and centre of any digital learning, even the asynchronous solutions. They share great insights and expertise around curating varied mediums of content (not just point and click e-learning!), ensuring it is easy to access and is available for in-the-moment needs rather than when the L&D team schedules it. This is well worth a listen as we continue on our digital revolution in the world of learning! https://www.quantumrise.co.uk https://linkedin.com/in/ericafarmer https://linkedin.com/in/hayley-bird-94061122

Sometimes you need to stop, look back and reflect! So in this episode I am joined once again by the wonderful Emma Spence to review our Season 2 episodes. And what a collection it is....such a variety of ideas, methods and means to facilitate truly sticky learning. Amongst all the rich pickings there were some common themes emerging though, none more so than the individual learner needing to be at the very heart of it, to lead it. Enjoy this review, with Emma, it's made me want to dive back into every single episode! https://linkedin.com/in/emma-spence

"We don't just learn from the neck up"! In this episode Lena brings to life how she uses embodied learning to help the learning truly stick! Differentiating this from practice, Lena highlights that many of the physical exercises she creates in learning sessions are done in isolation and designed to resonate on a physical level rather than solely cognitive. From "walking on eggshells" to pushing against a wall some of the simplest of metaphors can reveal the physical behaviours that impact our thinking. Lena also shares brilliantly creative physical exercises that generate instant impact. Link two people, a ball and a tree and see how this unpicks a misguided approach to coaching! If you want your participants to truly embed their learning, check out this episode for how to help them learn through the whole body! https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenanasiakouembodiedlearning https://www.lenasmoves.com

Following on from her fabulous episode on Experiential Learning in Season 1, Romy joins us to talk about the critical subject of Psychological Safety which is at the very heart of sticky learning. No, not some fluffy hand holding ice breaker but the essential connection and belief that you can create in the group as to how they can show up, engage, work with each other and embrace the tough elements of true learning such as failure and feedback. Romy cites many leading experts in the field but you only have to listen to hear the brilliant and passionate belief Romy has in the role psychological safety has in learning and she shares numerous practical ideas for how you can build this, regardless of context or medium. https://www.romy-alexandra.com https://www.linekdin.com/in/romy-alexandra

Graphic Facilitation This isn't just about recording outcomes on flipcharts. And it isn't just about being fantastic at graphics. Keisuke combines his facilitation and graphics skills  to reflect, in the moment where the conversation is going, what is happening and what is being said along with the oh so important context of what isn't being said. The emotions, the missed connections, the interesting perspectives that a facilitator can pick up on, but then beautifully represented on the board with Keisuke's graphics. And this isn't just for a take away at the end of the session but is a powerful mirror as the conversation progresses and as Keisuke says, he can add spice to the graphics to prompt discussion and reflection from a different perspective. In person facilitation, coaching and visual workshops with 100's of participants, this is such a fabulous method to generate the stickiest of learning! https://www.keisuketaketani.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/taketani

Lynda is usually involved in large development programmes that will run over 6-9 months and often have large numbers of participants. Despite this, her starting point is not content, not showcasing her or her team's knowledge, but connection. Connection with the participants and connecting them with each other. The better that you understand where they are, their starting point, the journey they need to go on then the better facilitator you can be. You are also much better placed then, as Lynda says, to "make yourself redundant". Not permanently, just with that group on that journey, where they take control and continue to stretch and learn without needing your guidance or facilitation. Lynda generously shares her insights and ideas as to how you do this and how you can, even on big long programmes, create genuinely sticky learning experiences. https://www.bravescene.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyndaholt

"The Story Habit" In series 1 Jamie shared his wisdom around making Training as practical as possible. In this episode Jamie brings to life his "Story Habit" which resonates so deeply with sticky learning on every level! Starting with a wonderful fable Jamie cuts through the world of Training commissioned and done to people and illustrates why we have to help people shape their own stories. Where are they right now, what is their "map" like, when is the time right for them to commit to stepping into the stretch and challenge of learning and where do they want and need to get to. If you're planning a learning intervention soon, I challenge you not to use the metaphor of the village and the dark forest!! https://www.shapingpaths.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiedixon

Embodied Learning From Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to practising being uncomfortable by debating London taxi drivers, Pete takes us on a journey of understanding as to what Embodied learning is. Learning to be comfortable being uncomfortable is at the heart of this approach  and so it is no surprise that this is very much for the motivated learner. Defining outcomes based on longing, tuning into emotional soundtracks, identifying these somatic markers, recognising you are a beginner in terms of choosing your response and then using deliberate and varied practice in order to develop choices rather than our ingrained response. This is the very embodiment of sticky learning! www.petehamill.co.uk www.embodiedleadership.net

A deceptively simple approach to deep high quality learning! Sarah Jane and David return to "Learning that Sticks" to share how they use the ABT model (And, But, Therefore) to help build a coaching style approach to learning using our everyday methodology of problem solving. With heavy emphasis on collaboration, reflection and learner led responsibility this seemingly simple approach lends itself to vivid depiction of desired outcomes (And), concise and objective recognition of the problem or barriers (But) and deep commitment to the required solutions (Therefore). As in their previous episode in series 1, Sarah Jane and David are a Podcast delight with their insights, ideas and generosity making the complex (deceptively) simple! https://www.thestoryspotters.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-jane-mckechnie-778ba422 https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pullan-4b0619a

"Truly making a Difference" At the heart of "Learning that Sticks" is a desire to help make sure any learning intervention genuinely delivers for it's participants. However, learning interventions, in whatever shape, context or size rarely work in isolation. To make a real difference often involves the wider organisation, deep discovery conversations, establishing the real business needs and making sure everything and everyone is set up internally to enable that. This is the approach and expertise that James and Katie provide, partnering with organisations to make sure the decisions they are taking around learning are decisions that will truly make a difference to the business and are not led simply by the latest fad or shiny new learning toy. https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk https://linkedin.com/in/katie-godden https://linkedin.com/in/jamespoletyllo

Reflective practice For Sam, reflection is part of the very DNA of the programmes she runs.This not some hopeful activity that is left to chance but an integral part of the learning journey and an essential component of any programme that truly sticks. We look at what reflection really is, when it can happen, in what format it can be done and how it can be baked into the design of a learning programme. We also look at the barriers to reflection (have you really not got time for such self-care?!) and recognise that the more a learner makes choices about this, and takes personal responsibility for developing reflective habits, the greater the results are gained. www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-sloan-123pd www.123peopledevelopment.co.uk