Alan Todd, Udemy Executive and Author, on Cohort-Based Learning, Psychological Safety, and Inspiring Curiosity in Teams

In episode 24 of season 2, we sit down with Alan Todd, an entrepreneur, executive learning expert, and advocate for cohort-based leadership development. Alan brings decades of experience in helping organizations build learning cultures that harness collective intelligence and foster team resilience. He is known for his work in developing innovative leadership programs and creating environments where individuals and teams thrive through meaningful dialogue and psychological safety. In this episode, Alan discusses the principles behind building effective cohort-based learning teams and how this approach leverages collective intelligence for organizational success. He explains the importance of balancing System 1 and System 2 thinking to enhance decision-making and team problem-solving. Alan also delves into the concept of connecting people to their purpose and creating sustainable competitive advantages through continuous learning and development. With real-life examples and actionable takeaways, Alan outlines how leaders can inspire curiosity and embed psychological safety into team dynamics, encouraging open dialogue and diverse perspectives. He also shares his insights on “team-of-teams” leadership and how facilitating conversations across departments can lead to more cohesive and innovative organizations. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Alan’s strategies on fostering learning cultures, building resilient teams, and leading with empathy. This episode is ideal for leaders and team members who are passionate about creating environments where everyone can actively learn, grow, and succeed. . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [03:15] The transformative effect of cohort-based learning [06:48] System 1 vs. System 2 thinking and their roles in decision-making [09:34] Psychological safety  [12:50] The importance of “teaching them to long for the sea”  [16:27] Diverse thinking and leveraging interaction  [20:41] Build learning organizations  [24:03] The “team-of-teams” leadership approach  [29:15] Unanimous consensus is rare  [34:50] Connecting people to purpose  👉 Check out the resources mentioned here: https://fellow.app/supermanagers/alan-todd-udemy RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Alan on LinkedIn Check out cohort based learning on Udemy Business Join the Supermanagers Slack community Connect with Aydin on LinkedInFollow Fellow on LinkedIn