Learning Uncut
Michelle Ockers
Learning Uncut is about real conversations around real learning solutions and real experiences with real advice from real people.
We're all about keeping it "real."
Here's an overview of our approach:
Strategy and tactics. We want to unpack the strategy and how-to's of creating great learning solutions, frameworks and teams.
CONVERSATIONS, NOT SCRIPTED DISCUSSION
Our podcasts are professional but not so edited and polished that they lose their authenticity. We want our audience to hear real people having real conversations and sharing real examples and advice.
PROGRESSIVE
We want to showcase the "unsung L&D heroes" out there doing great work, being brave and trying new things.
PRACTICAL
We invite our guests to share tips and strategies to help listeners take their solutions to the next level. We aim to provide actionable takeaways for our listeners through show notes, links and downloads wherever possible.
We're all about keeping it "real."
Here's an overview of our approach:
Strategy and tactics. We want to unpack the strategy and how-to's of creating great learning solutions, frameworks and teams.
CONVERSATIONS, NOT SCRIPTED DISCUSSION
Our podcasts are professional but not so edited and polished that they lose their authenticity. We want our audience to hear real people having real conversations and sharing real examples and advice.
PROGRESSIVE
We want to showcase the "unsung L&D heroes" out there doing great work, being brave and trying new things.
PRACTICAL
We invite our guests to share tips and strategies to help listeners take their solutions to the next level. We aim to provide actionable takeaways for our listeners through show notes, links and downloads wherever possible.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jul 19, 2021 • 57min
83: Deciem's Wholistic Learning Strategy – Kristina Tsiriotakis
Kristina Tsiriotakis updates us on Deciem's learning strategy, a balanced approach that is both aligned with organizational performance and embraces the human. This is a wide-ranging, fascinating conversation that demonstrates how L&D can be the glue in an organization by enabling and supporting learning rather than controlling it. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/83/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/ Emergent: Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/?podcast_series=emergent-series
Jul 12, 2021 • 23min
Elevate 07: Scaffolding Self-Directed Learning - Catherine Lombardozzi
How Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact by scaffolding self-directed learning. Host: Michelle Ockers Resources: Catherine Lombardozzi LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE Learning 4 Learning Professionals (Catherine's business) website GO TO RESOURCE Self-Directed Learning: Essential Strategy for a Rapidly Changing World by Catherine Lombardozzi, Learning Guild Research Paper, June 2020 GO TO RESOURCE Curated resources from Catherine – Scaffolding Self-Direction at Work GO TO RESOURCE More Episodes & Info: The Learning Uncut Podcast GO TO LANDING PAGE
Jul 5, 2021 • 57min
82: A Nudge-Led Learning Program – Graham Blaxell and Michael Tan
Humm Group used a series of nudges in advance of a virtual workshop to improve the collaboration of their Finance team. Graham Blaxell, the Humm L&D Leader is joined by Michael Tan form Elenta who partnered with them to create this program. We explore how behavioural science has informed this nudge-led learning program. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/82/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/ Emergent: Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/?podcast_series=emergent-series
Jun 28, 2021 • 24min
Elevate 06: Story Gathering - Cheryl Clemons
How Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact and practice by gathering structured stories – with guest Cheryl Clemons, CEO of StoryTagger. Host: Michelle Ockers Resources: Cheryl Clemons LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE Five Future Skills to Develop Today with Employee Storytelling GO TO RESOURCE StoryTagger – Guided video storytelling platform GO TO RESOURCE My L&D Why – Share a story that illustrates what gives you meaning and purpose in L&D GO TO RESOURCE More Episodes & Info: The Learning Uncut Podcast GO TO LANDING PAGE
Jun 21, 2021 • 57min
81: Tackling the Digital Skills Shortage – Gail Bray
An inspiring conversation with returning guest, Gail Bray, which goes well beyond following up on what happened next with Project 100 which she spoke about in Episode 8 almost three years ago. Gail continued to innovate on this project, exploring technologies such as robotics and Virtual Reality. She now works squarely in innovation and technology as the Director of a secondary technical school which is hosted by Victoria University. We explore partnerships between industry, schools and educational institutions as a means to prepare students for the future – and address the innovation and digital skills needs of industry. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/81/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/ Emergent: Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/?podcast_series=emergent-series
Jun 14, 2021 • 29min
Elevate 05: Building Learning Culture - Nigel Paine
How Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact by building learning culture in their organisation. Host: Michelle Ockers Resources: Nigel Paine LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE Building Learning Culture Program by Michelle Ockers and Nigel Paine GO TO RESOURCE Building Learning Culture. A Primer for Learning Professionals (eBook) by Michelle Ockers and Nigel Paine GO TO RESOURCE Learning Culture Self-Assessment Tool developed by Michelle Ockers and Nigel Paine GO TO RESOURCE Workplace Learning. How to build a culture of continuous employee development (book) by Nigel Paine GO TO RESOURCE More Episodes & Info: The Learning Uncut Podcast GO TO LANDING PAGE
Jun 7, 2021 • 52min
80: An Empathic, Effective Learning Journey - Erin Mariano
Learning Designer Erin Mariano discusses a learning journey she developed for a South African logistics company, Unitrans. In a move that she describes as a 'game changer' Erin donned her safety boots and fluro vest and hit the road with some drivers. Her exposure to their work context and role, and empathy for them allowed her to design a powerful learning solution that uses simple methodologies in a creative way. This includes storytelling and scenarios with a realistic, beautifully named character, a board game and simple physical and information resources. While the solution is now being digitalised due to COVID, the key elements remain the same. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/80/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/ Emergent: Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/?podcast_series=emergent-series
May 31, 2021 • 24min
Elevate 04: The L&D Value Spectrum – Laura Overton
How Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact by putting business value first using the L&D Value Spectrum. Host: Michelle Ockers Resources: Laura Overton LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE Business Value: L&D's bedrock of digital success GO TO RESOURCE Introducing Learning Changemakers from Laura Overton GO TO RESOURCE Emerging Stronger Masterclass GO TO RESOURCE More Episodes & Info: The Learning Uncut Podcast GO TO LANDING PAGE
May 24, 2021 • 48min
79: Highly Engaging Blended Virtual Learning – Neil Von Heupt
Neil Von Heupt from the Social Media College encourages us to rethink participant engagement and support in virtual learning programs. He discusses how this has been achieved in the Social Media Marketing Intensive which was a highly commended Blended Learning solution in the Australian Institute of Training and Development's 2020 Excellence Awards. The result is a high stakes, high support learning experience. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/79/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/ Emergent: Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/?podcast_series=emergent-series
May 17, 2021 • 27min
Elevate 03: Performance Consulting - Renata Arreazea
How Learning and Development professionals can elevate their practice and impact with performance consulting. Renata Arreazea discusses how she got started with performance consulting and how she got better over the past 18 months. Host: Michelle Ockers Resources: Renata Arreazea LinkedIn profile GO TO RESOURCE 7-step Performance Consulting Model from Nigel Harrison GO TO RESOURCE Performance Consulting with Nigel Harrison, The Learning and Development Podcast GO TO RESOURCE Performance Design Canvas and video overview from Arun Pradhan GO TO RESOURCE Performance Consulting Conversations, video from Michelle Ockers GO TO RESOURCE Is Training Really the Answer? Flowchart from Cathy Moore GO TO RESOURCE More Episodes & Info: The Learning Uncut Podcast – GO TO LANDING PAGE
