
CIPD Podcast 227: How to make learning stick and drive performance
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Feb 18, 2026 Steve George, Head of Learning with experience designing L&D for major brands. Aglaia Economou, HR Learning & Change Manager who builds just-in-time, engaging learning. Fergal Connolly, learning transfer specialist focused on turning training into workplace performance. They discuss why training often fails, the vital role of managers and culture, diagnosing root causes, and practical low-cost ways to help people apply new skills.
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Cut Training To What People Actually Need
- Steve George recalled a fire safety project where extensive extinguisher detail was unnecessary for office staff.
- They replaced hours of training with posters and a five-minute video that met the actual need.
Context Shapes Learning Success
- Learning's impact depends as much on workplace conditions as on the training itself.
- Steve George says organisational context determines whether learning survives contact with reality.
Use Managers To Signal Importance
- Get managers to signal interest before and after training to boost attention and accountability.
- Fergal Connolly says two simple manager sentences change how learners prepare and apply learning.
