Future-Focused with Christopher Lind

Tomato, Tomato. Happy, Hygge. Crush, Avoir le béguin. Bjndadvdlookdkatlkzdme, my three-year-old son. Ideas & language are not always welcoming to one another when translating from one language to the next. While highly debatable among scholars (NERDS), it would seem obvious that this would be a priority for high-performing organizations in the #futureofwork, however, It appears that there is an overarching assumption in many organizations that ‘everyone can say everything in every language.WRONG. In this episode, I have the pleasure to speak with @goFluent President, John Ambrose and how the organization isn’t just breaking, but SHATTERING the language barrier by empowering employees with the opportunity to grow outside of their native languages and consequentially, finding that partners aren't just becoming fluent in their fluency but demanding MORE access to further their learning journey to gain confidence and talent in and outside of work.

Yes. I do love Snapchat filters and sending silly videos to my personal friends and colleagues. Why do I waste such precious time with 5 kids and a senior-level position at a high-performing company? Because it’s  FUN! It also helps bring out my creative side and consequentially influences the work that I do.    Call me a time thief, (I PROMISE I DON’T DO IT AT WORK) but connecting with people on a democratized level is a super important component to the Zen of my remote work routine. If you’ve ever been a part of a  high-performing team then you’ve witnessed the power of team members that are connected in ways that can’t always be explained.    In this episode, Carl Hodler, Co-Founder of Storytagger, and I are talking about the ways that his organization is helping leaders reach their team in ways that they never could before by providing a platform for users to extract their experiences from their brain to empower and amplify the human story.

I have a secret I’ve been meaning to share with everyone. Okay, here it goes. Even as an adult, Phhhewww, this is tougher than I thought. Okay. I. Christopher Lind. Still love cartoons. There, I said it. Yes, in the corporate world we don’t call them cartoons (They’ll rot your brain!) but are much more professionally called, A N I M A T I O N S. Call it what you want, but it’s become very clear that in the #futureofwork we are finding that traditional methods of conveying information are outdated and ineffective. I’m not harping on traditional methods, as they provide us with a foundation that is needed to understand our learning journey, but that new #hrtech has taken advantage of advancements in technology to grow in areas of need that weren’t previously available. Cause I ain’t no luddite, neither. In this episode, Simpleshow is jumping back on the show to rehash ALL the unfinished business we have from our previous 2020 episode. Just kidding. Sorry, Casper McFadden, no need to help us deal with this unfinished business because I LOVE Simpleshow and the work that they do with organizations to convey complex ideas and processes in a fun and simple to create way.

LXP, Easy as 123 Ah, simple as do re mi   LXP, 123  ♪ ♫ ♩ ♬    What is YOUR high-performing organization doing to address workforce skills when they start to become obsolete or just average? I am not trying to be 𝑚𝑒𝑎𝑛, leveraging pun skills aside, but the industry is experiencing a state of disequilibrium in the marketplace with the absence of platforms that effectively build skills that MATTER for the #futureofwork.   As  we’ve previously discussed on this show, many jobs are projected to disappear in a short period of time. Fortunately, they will be replaced with NEW jobs. Yay! However, this will require a tremendous overhaul in organizations to upskill and bridge their current skills gap to continue a sustainable competitive advantage.   In this Learning Tech Talks I'm talking with James Raybould and Achint Parekh to talk about LinkedIn's NEW skill-building platform, LinkedIn Learning Hub that is set to transform the traditional paradigm of LXPs with its  personalized content, community-based learning, and skill development  insights for L&D leaders.

Have you ever felt like finding the “Next” button on your LMS course is more like navigating a game of “Where's Waldo?”. With the increasing number of digital applications used in the eLearning space, learners have become overwhelmed with the numerous applications of design and functionality. We may #havethepower to create intuitive and endless learning capabilities with the status quo LMS, but maybe learning leaders need to rethink their strategies and look towards a more pragmatic and simple design that fits the needs of the next generation of learners. In this episode, Kate Udalova, Founder & Chief Product Officer of 7taps and I have a charming opportunity to discuss some of the current workforce issues and how 7taps is reaching learners where traditional LMS has failed by creating a hands-on L&D experience that is flexible and enthusiastic for all parties involved.

HR leaders, listen up! It doesn’t look like things are ever going back to what we considered normal post-pandemic. \WHO CARES/. What was normal in the first place? I believe it is easier to embrace the current situation for what it is and move forward! Remote work and the intensifying #talentmobility​ race are putting extra pressure on HR leaders to ensure that the hiring process shines! FACT: Employees with a good onboarding experience are more likely to stay with their company for three years. With retention being a staple issue for most organizations today, it's hard to believe more are not prioritizing their onboarding management software. In this episode, Guy Sellwood, Managing Director Prosell Learning Ltd, and HR analyst David Barone, join me to talk about the CHAOS that which we call onboarding. By any other name would feel as frightening. (thanks, @Shakespeare). We talk about how technology has streamlined the onboard process for thousands of HR leaders and has consequently increased performance for both learners and leaders.

It’s been 18 months since I started Learning Tech Talks, and a lot has happened since then. If you’re banking on things returning to pre-2020 at some point, I’ve got some news for you. The digital learning age has been coming for a while. 2020 simply accelerated and secured the shift, and there’s no going back. This is our last Blockbuster moment. The good news is, the digital future is bright and the last 18 months has resulted in some of the most exciting advancements of all time for our field. On today’s Learning Tech Talks, I’m flying solo to share some of the most exciting trends I’ve seen while demystifying what it all means. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn it’s not as scary as you may be thinking. And, if done right, you may just have that chance to secure the seat at the table you’ve been asking for.

Nothing makes an organization STRONGER than a well-implemented LMS solution. A clean conscience performance enhancer. The market for LMS is mature to a point where most learning leaders are educated and well versed in the time and cost-saving functionality of having LMS or not. As new entrants continue to emerge, the waters have gotten muddy with overinflated features that obstruct the learning process. Organizations need to increase speed and efficiency to compete in the #futureofwork and employee onboarding needs to be swift and concise. It’s time to get in the fast lane. In this episode, I'll be talking with Brendan Noud, CEO & Des Visnjevac Anderson, CTO, co-founders of LearnUpon about their journey with LMS and the evolution that has transformed their work since their inception, and how they are taking companies to the next level with their learning by focusing on a quality user experience that unifies, coordinates, and streamlines training delivery across the entire network.

Individualized coaching and development have traditionally been confined to the upper ranks of management. Of course, it makes sense that we would want our company figureheads to be superior in their performance and well-being. Sadly, this limitation has left the rest of the company to navigate their personal development journey on their own. Too often we are employees with a hammer, and everything looks like a nail. Personal development allows us to find different tools we need to thrive and tackle issues with elevated purpose and performance. In this episode, Maya Garza, VP of Solutions Consulting about Betterup and I talk the ways that they are enabling employees to not only thrive professionally, but also attain holistic fulfillment through personalized coaching, content, and care designed to transform lives and careers.

You don’t have to be crazy to work here; we’ll train you! I think I speak for all of us when describing the frustrations of learning new platforms and procedures. Just do that, this, and a couple of these, and you’ll be just fine. Makes sense, right? Enterprise software is SUPPOSED to make our job easier, save time and money. Yet time and time again, it doesn’t work out that way. Is it the software or the end-user? We can play the blame game all day long, but the real issue is proper training. In this episode, Vispi Daver, Senior Vice President WhatFix, and I talk about the complexities of enterprise software and the cost of improper training, and what Whatfix is doing to change and empower super users with high engagement and retention.