🌴 35 Agitating change: Innovation in corporate learning feat. Liz Heathwood

Had a fantastic chat in the Brisbane Botanical Gardens with Liz Heathwood, a global Principal Advisor for learning experience at Rio Tinto who's passionate about disrupting traditional leadership development. With native birds as our backdrop, we dove into the future of learning and development.In this episode, we explore:Why traditional leadership development programs often stay stuck in the pastHow Rio Tinto approaches learning across diverse global locations (including voice recordings in Africa!)The power of "activation" and creative ways to capture attention in the busy corporate worldWhy PowerPoint slides need to die (and what to use instead)The importance of building relationships across global teamsTips for building your professional brand on LinkedIn while working in a corporate roleKey insights:Focus on co-creation rather than the traditional "big reveal" approachTap into existing channels rather than creating new onesConsider different learning modes for different audiences (especially those without computer access)Keep "agitating in little ways" to drive change in organisationsMentioned in this episode:Siobhan McHale's "Insider's Guide to Culture Change"Chad Littlefield's perspective on room experienceJenny Blake's concept of "friendtoring"Nick Shackleton Jones' "resources not courses" approachRecording location: Brisbane Botanical Gardens 🌿 (with some chatty native birds in the background!)Connect with Liz Heathwood on LinkedIn to continue the conversation about the future of learning and leadership development.Pre-order my new book WORK FAME and get featured on the Wall of Work FameSign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comLet's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: [email protected] you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.