299 — How can we embed learning in our workplaces?

We're all familiar with one-off learning events like e-learning modules, workshops and virtual classrooms. They're common because they're logistically easier for everyone, but how we can adapt these to embed learning after the event?

To discuss, Ross G and Owen are joined by Paul 'Westy' Westlake, Digital Director at PeopleUnboxed, and host of the PeopleUnplugged Podcast.

We discuss:

• Problems with one-off events
• Techniques to ensure they have greater impact
• What it looks like to embed learning more systemically within a workplace.

Show notes

During the discussion, Ross referenced the work of Immersive Interactive: https://immersive.co.uk/

We also referenced the Mind Tools report 'Google it: The secret online lives of UK managers': https://mindtoolsbusiness.com/research-and-reports/google-it-the-secret-online-lives-of-uk-managers

You can find out more about People Unboxed at: https://peopleunboxed.co.uk/

The People Unplugged podcast is online at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1718614

In 'What I Learned This Week', Owen discussed the '(Not Boring) Habits' app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/not-boring-habits/id1593891243

For the blog he recommended, see: https://www.andy.works/words/the-most-satisfying-checkbox

Ross mentioned the video game Lego Star Wars Skywalker Saga, and Paul shared that the world's largest tyre manufacturer is in fact Lego: https://www.coruba.co.uk/blog/lego-the-worlds-largest-tyre-manufacturer/

Ross learned about the 65537-gon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/65537-gon

And Owen spoke briefly about knot theory and proteins: Adams, C., Devadoss, J., Elhamdadi, M., & Mashaghi, A. (2020). Knot theory for proteins: Gauss codes, quandles and bondles. Journal of Mathematical Chemistry, 58(8), 1711-1736. Online at: https://arxiv.org/abs/1912.09353

A wide-ranging discussion this week!

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Connect with our speakers

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• Ross Garner - @RossGarnerMT
• Owen Ferugson - @OwenFerguson
• Paul Westlake - @PaulWestlake