In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Vidya speaks with Michael Snelgrove about how learning and performance actually work under real conditions. Drawing on experiences from high-impact settings, including work connected to bomb defusal in Afghanistan and offshore sailing, Michael challenges some deeply held assumptions in L&D and HR. They explore why training often fails under pressure, how feedback can backfire, the limits of self-directed learning, and why focusing on skills without understanding how people learn leads to disappointing outcomes. A thoughtful look at learning as a system outcome, not an individual trait.
Reference(s) Used
Iatrogenics (the idea that treatment or medication can cause harm): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iatrogenesis
Connect with Michael
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtsnelgrove/
Website: https://www.appliedscholar.com/
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Connect with Vidya
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srividyakumar/
