

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
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Mar 4, 2024 • 31min
Elevate 29: Global Sentiment Survey 2024
What's new in learning and development in 2024? Whether we're talking about what's hot, or what concerns us, you might be forgiven for thinking that the answer can be expressed in two letters: AI. But things are more complex than that. Donald H Taylor, lead researcher, discusses key insights from the L&D Global Sentiment Survey 2024. Hosted by Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/elevate-29/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/

Feb 26, 2024 • 50min
141: UnitingCare Queensland – First Nations Cultural Appreciation – Peter McKenzie
In this episode of Learning Uncut, Peter McKenzie from UnitingCare Queensland joins Michelle Ockers to discuss the First Nations Cultural Appreciation course. They dive into the process of creating the four-module eLearning program including the research, story gathering, design processes and stakeholder review. Furthermore, they discuss what aspects of the program have made it so successful including storytelling, graphic design and collaboration. Lastly, they talk through the challenges such as having to condense such a rich and complex history into understandable, digestible modules. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/141/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/

Feb 19, 2024 • 28min
Elevate 28: L&D Benchmark Report – The Future of L&D
Dr. Anna Barnett, from Mind Tools for Business, dives into the latest L&D Benchmark Report, illuminating how AI, climate change, and diversity are set to revolutionize learning and development. She discusses megatrends shaping the future, emphasizing the need for digital intelligence over mere digital literacy. There’s a spotlight on harnessing technology collaboratively within teams, balancing fresh perspectives from Gen Z with the wisdom of seasoned employees. Barnett advocates for diversity and collaboration as powerful catalysts for problem-solving in a rapidly evolving workplace.

Feb 12, 2024 • 59min
140: Safety Leadership: Leader-led Learning – Anthony Mitchell and Heidi Lance
In this episode, we dive deep into how Fletcher Building, one of New Zealand's largest employers, has created a significant shift in safety culture and outcomes. Anthony Mitchell, an EHS Manager from Fletcher Building, and Heidi Lance from Real Learning share the story of how their award-winning Safety Leadership program dramatically shifted the belief that all accidents are preventable. Two key aspects we dive into are storytelling and leader-led learning. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/140/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/

Feb 5, 2024 • 32min
Elevate 27: L&D Benchmark Report - Strategic Business Alignment
Gent Ahmetaj and Dr Anna Barnett join Michelle Ockers to discuss a the 20th anniversary reports from the annual L&D benchmark research conducted by Mind Tools for Business. They discuss the key findings from analysing this year's benchmark data, particularly focusing on the importance of strategic business alignment for high-performing L&D teams. They explain how their network analysis uncovered this insight and share examples from the data. The discussion provides useful perspectives for L&D professionals on analysing data, connecting learning to business priorities, and continually improving practices. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/elevate-27/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/

Jan 29, 2024 • 59min
139: Appropriate Workplace Behaviour in Construction – Karina Moon and Annaleigh McKay
There is a shift underway in workplace behaviour in the Australian construction industry to create a more welcoming, respectful and inclusive culture. Multiplex has embraced this change with their award-winning Appropriate Workplace Behaviour program. Karina Moon and Annaleigh McKay discuss the program which aims to equip employees with the knowledge to identify appropriate versus inappropriate behaviour, and confidence to speak up, encouraging them to be 'upstanders' rather than 'bystanders'. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/139/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/

Jan 22, 2024 • 15min
Elevate 26: Elevate Your Learning Strategy: Join the L&D Strategy Accelerator
Discover how strategic alignment transforms learning and development teams. Learn the benefits of co-designing your organizational learning strategy. The L&D Strategy Accelerator provides expert guidance and essential resources to enhance the impact of learning initiatives. Deepen stakeholder relationships and clarify priorities to boost L&D's credibility. Unpack the powerful action plans that lead to successful implementation and sustainability in your organization.

Jan 15, 2024 • 44min
138: Playbook – Your First 90 Days in an L&D Leader Role
Are you moving into a new organisation in an L&D Leader role? Set yourself up for success with this special Learning Uncut Playbook. Drawing upon the experience of past Learning Uncut podcast guests, we've identified a number of aspects to focus on in your first 90 days to establish and position yourself in your organisation to have strong influence, business connection and impact. We've added an introductory discussion with Nigel Paine on navigating organisational politics, and round out with relevant findings on taking bold action while building your personal safety net from our Emergent series. Thank you to Sagar Nair for his support to analyse past episodes and help select the themes and extracts to include in this Playbook. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/138/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/

Dec 18, 2023 • 28min
Elevate 25: Skills Development – Success Story - Sales Team in Retail Bank
Continuing their series on skills development, Ravina Bhatia and Michelle Ockers walk through a real world case study from a mid-sized Australian Retail Bank to showcase the application of Learning Uncut's three stage process for skills development. This example highlights how the context of the team/organisation influences skills development and details the level of impact that the approach had. It brings to life the principles, elements and process for skills bulding covered in previous episodes in this series. This is the seventh – and final – episode in our current Learning Uncut Elevate series on Skills Development.

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 1min
137: Learning Uncut 2023 Review – Laura Overton and Michelle Ockers
The Learning Uncut podcast is over five and a half years old, with more than 147,000 unique downloads in over 120 countries. In 2023 we've added over 20 regular case study episodes, as well as resuming the Elevate series. Laura Overton from Learning Changemakers joins host Michelle Ockers to look back over 2023. They discuss professional highlights, sum up their observations on L&D in 2023, and reflect on themes and insights from this year's regular episodes. A big thank you to all of our 2023 guests for so generously sharing their work, and to our listeners for this ongoing support. Host: Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/137/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/


