How to Make a Leader
Big Think+
How to Make a Leader brings you the ideas and voices shaping the future of leadership. Host Hannah Beaver sits down with bold thinkers, builders, and changemakers across learning and leadership development to explore how great leaders are developed, through smart design, real-world experience, and the moments that matter. These are candid, curiosity-driven conversations crafted for L&D and leadership development professionals who want fresh insight, sharper thinking, and a smarter way to build leaders who thrive.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 14min
The spiderweb effect: How S&P Global built an interconnected learning culture
Have you struggled to make learning a core priority at your organization? Or wondered how to transform your organization's learning culture from the ground up? These are questions we set out to explore in the inaugural episode of the How to Make a Leader podcast. For answers, we turned to S&P Global’s dynamic Director of Learning and Development, Jamie Blakey. A champion for lifelong learning, Jamie unpacked the intricacies of building a robust learning culture that pervades an entire organization. From gaining buy-in from senior leadership to forming partnerships across departments, Jamie’s practical wisdom and strategies are sure to elevate your learning and development program. ---For more from Jamie Blakey watch the full How to Make a Leader live interview. Interested in attending our next live interview? Find out more at bigthink.com/plus/eventsWant to learn more about getting Big Think+ for your business? Schedule a call with us at https://www2.bigthink.com/request-a-demo-big-think-plusIn this episode, you’ll hear about:In-depth strategies for obtaining senior leadership buy-in on L&D initiatives and aligning learning programs with organizational goals.Practical advice on building and maintaining cross-functional partnerships to enhance the reach and effectiveness of learning initiatives. Best practices for measuring the impact of learning programs and using feedback to drive continuous improvement. Jump into the conversation:[04:42] Jamie’s thoughts on aligning innovative learning practices with company objectives. [07:14] Jamie shares successful initiatives that created a supportive space for learning and development.[09:45] Building a robust L&D program? Start with creative, engaging sessions.
May 17, 2024 • 2min
Introducing How to Make a Leader
Imagine having access to some of the most notable authors and leaders in the learning and development community, sharing their wisdom every month. Welcome to "How to Make a Leader," a leadership development podcast from Big Think+ where we take the best ideas from the biggest minds in learning and development and distill them into actionable insights.
