Learning From The Edges
The world of work is full of friction. Departments work in silos. Work gets stuck. Teams find workplaces are not as easeful as they could or should be. And in all of this human beings are caught in the challenges, resulting in poor work, mental health worries and worse. As a research project, Learning From The Edges will look at the edges of work, where friction exists and explore what gets in the way of work and of learning. Why is there friction? How can work be more fruitful for organisations and people? What barriers do people have and what practical ways they can overcome those barriers? Join us with your thoughts on Twitter @LearningEdges or on our LinkedIn page.
Episodes
34 episodes
EP#30 Discussing Friction with the L&D Shakers
This week we bring you another live episode, recorded with the most marvellous L&D Shakers in London. We were blessed to be welcomed back to where we started, The Dorchester Collection Academy, where we gathered to discuss friction in work ...
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Episode 30
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1:00:52
EP#29 Neurodivergence Friction For Good. With guest Mike Bedford.
This week we dive into the world of neurodiversity with our guest Mike Bedford. Did you know that 1 in 5 people have some form of neurodiversity? When we think about neurodiversity in the workplace, are we doing enough to ensure people ...
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Episode 29
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42:48
EP#28 Are We Agile Enough For AI and Humanity? With guest Toby Harris.
Be bold! In this week's conversation with guest Toby Harris from Filtered, we are encouraged to consider the big picture and take a leap, be that in experimenting with AI or considering people and culture. Skills are only possibilities, suggest...
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Episode 28
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53:12
EP#27 Reducing Friction with Human Centred Design. With guest Kim Tuohy.
When looking for solutions to friction, are we just overlooking the obvious? If we design work around the humans, if we communicate better and if we show more empathy, surely we can remove some of the unwanted friction we face? Humans are vital...
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Episode 27
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42:49
EP#26 Is there room for friction within intentional EX design? With guests Emma Bridger and Belinda Gannaway.
When designing your workplace, are you thinking about the friction? Maybe you are tempted to remove as much of it as possible?Or could it be that you actually look to keep points of conflict to help you strive for success? ...
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Episode 26
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46:51
EP#25 Are Managers The Friction We Overlook? With guest Henry Stewart.
We all want to be more Happy at work; how can we achieve this with the different friction that keeps occurring? This week's guest has the answer as he talks through his own personal move to managers as coaches in a flattened hie...
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Episode 25
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34:03
EP#24 Creating a Love of Learning and Friction Within Education. With guests Amy Brann and Jamie Slater.
This week we take you back to the classroom as we discuss and explore the frictions within the UK education sector. In this wide-ranging conversation with a teacher, Jamie Slater, and a home-schooling parent, Amy Brann, we explore the r...
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Episode 24
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48:46
EP#23 Seeking A Sustainable Engaging Learning Experience. With guests Tess Robinson & Rob Hubbard.
This week we dive into the subject of sustainability in L&D, why it matters to absolutely everyone, and how L&Ders can impact the bigger needs of the business. Sustainability is not a simple decision to put on another round of face to f...
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Episode 23
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51:35
EP#22 The Art of Communication in Pausing. With guest Doug Shaw.
This week Michelle speaks with Doug Shaw, who shares his views and experiences from the various roles he has and continues to play from outside of organisations looking in.By giving voice to those who need to be heard, Doug talks about ...
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Episode 22
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48:40
EP#21 Pausing Helps To Build Working Relationships. With guest Deeksha Hegde.
Welcome back to the first Learning From the Edges podcast episode of 2024! We hope you've had a good start to the year and wonder if you have made learning your priority? We can all learn something new, from the experienced expe...
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Episode 21
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42:52
EP#20 Challenge yourself and your thinking: Reflections on Learning From The Edges podcast
Thank you for listening to the Learning From The Edges Podcast during 2023. As with everything it's important to pause and take a moment to reflect. No better time of year to do that than the Christmas break. This week Michelle tak...
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Episode 20
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7:53
Episode #19 Temporary Brilliance: The Strategic Advantage of Interim Team Members. With guests Sharon Green & Tom Robinson.
In this enlightening episode of the Learning from the Edges Podcast, our host Michelle engages in a thought-provoking conversation with seasoned experts Sharon Green and Tom Robinson.Together, they delve into the intricate world of inte...
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Episode 19
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49:26
Episode #18 Embracing Uncertainty: Championing Evolving Leaders. With guest Julian Stodd.
Welcome to this episode that is charged ready to challenge traditional notions of leadership and learning. Join Michelle and Julian Stodd, as they delve into the importance of cultivating trust, compassion, and understanding within leadership, ...
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Episode 18
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48:10
Episode #17 Adjacent Communities: Job Descriptions Unplugged. With guests David Hayden and Steve George.
Welcome to episode 17 of Learning from The Edges. You join us this week as we explore the concept of learning from outside of work. Inviting us to look wider, our guests unravel the impact of untapped potential in our learning from our adjacent...
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Episode 17
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42:56
Episode #16 Transparent Horizons: Navigating Openness in Our Workplaces. With guests Lisa Gill, Dave Hewett & Perry Timms.
Join us this week as we explore the thought-provoking episode discussing the transformative power of transparency and how building open and collaborative structures within the workplace can help us reach 'Transparent Horizons'. Surely by foster...
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53:00
Bonus Episode (Part 2) Crafting a Culture That Works
Welcome to this second bonus episode of the Learning From The Edges podcast, where we're switching the format to hear from regular host Michelle as she is interviewed for an article in the Belgian Learning and Development Training Newspa...
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34:56
Bonus Episode (Part 1) Creating a Sharing Culture in L&D
Welcome to this first bonus episode of Learning From The Edges podcast. We are switching the format to hear from podcast host Michelle Parry-Slater as she's interviewed by Robbert Flyppo ahead of her Keynote on Learning Culture at Stimul...
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38:36
Episode #15 Beyond the Profile: Navigating the Nuances of Personality Profiling. With guests Lucinda Carney, Sukh Pabial & Teresa Rose.
Join us in a thought-provoking conversation as we unravel the potential and pitfalls of personality profiling tools in Learning and Development. While these tools offer valuable insights, we'll explore why relying on them alone can be limiting....
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Episode 15
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47:09
Episode #14 Prioritising Our Mental Health: Humanising the Workplace. With guest Anita Guru.
Work is a big part of our everyday lives but we all have to live with the impact of how we feel and respond in our day to day roles. In this podcast we think about how people are beyond the desk they sit at. People often face...
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Episode 14
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49:46
Episode #13 Navigating In-Person, Remote, and Hybrid Learning Challenges. With guests Jo Cook & Gary Cookson.
In the dynamic landscape of modern education and training, Learning and Development practitioners face a variety of challenge and friction. Join us on this week's Learning From the Edges podcast as we speak with Gary Cookson an...
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Episode 13
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46:29
Episode #12 Creating Space and Time for Optimal Thinking. With guest Meg Peppin.
Welcome and how are you?Of course, these are only the podcast show notes, but it felt right to greet you like this considering the topic of today's show. I invite you to take a moment and reflect on how often are you genuinely i...
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Episode 12
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44:22
Episode #11 Our brain: understanding and fine-tuning our key work tool. With guests Hilary Scarlett, Phil Willcox & Stella Collins.
Friction is often thought of negatively, however, let's ponder how friction may indeed be an essential element we all need in order to perform at our peak. In this podcast we discuss our feelings, emotions and how we physically res...
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48:56
Episode #10 Is Curiosity the Missing Ingredient for Growth? With guest Donna Ward-Higgs.
Do we need to look beyond Learning and Development being a training and compliance function of a business? This week join Donna and Michelle diving into a feast of conversation to fire your brain. With ideas such as th...
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Episode 10
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46:42
Episode #9 Technology: A Friction Point or A Powerful Ally for Learning? With guests Ady Howes & Nelson Sivalingam.
This week sees us delving into the way we use technology, exploring how we can move away from the idea of a few power users to a wider distribution of tech skills throughout the workforce. As we have access to a wonderful array of tech ...
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Episode 9
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44:59
Episode #8: Navigating the Talent Tango: Unravelling friction points in the recruitment and hiring process. With guests Katrina Collier & Leon Morley.
In this latest edition of the Learning From the Edges podcast, we delve into the intriguing relationship between HR, Learning and Development and Recruitment, uncovering the complex dance involved in finding and securing top talent for business...
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Episode 8
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47:56