Creating Real, Good Onboarding Programs (Emma Strong)

Episode 3 of the Good Learning podcast, hosted by goodlearning, titled "Creating Real, Good Onboarding Programs (Emma Strong)" was published on October 29, 2023 and runs 48 minutes.

October 29, 2023 ·48m · Good Learning

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Today we are joined by Emma Strong, a trailblazer in onboarding and learning design. We dive into Emma's task of revamping an entire onboarding program, injecting life into what was once a lackluster process. She walks us through her innovative cohort-based program, blending live sessions, e-learning, and a buddy system to ensure a consistent and comprehensive start for new hires. Emma shares her secret sauce: a blend of mini needs analysis, the learning cluster design model, and a dash of social components, all seasoned with her past experiences. We also chat about embracing the agile mindset, the tools that made it all happen (hello, PowerPoint and Airtable!), and the importance of ongoing feedback. Don't miss out as Emma unveils how her approach not only saved managers' time but also fostered a supportive and dynamic culture within her organization. 🤝 Connect with Emma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmadstrong/ 👉 Learn more about Emma's resume services: https://www.strong-edits.com/ 💌 Join our Ask a CLO Newsletter: https://green-fashion-604.myflodesk.com/ej8qzuu81m 🚀 Ready to make some real, good learning? Learn more about our Fractional CLO Agency here: https://realgoodlearning.com/

Episode Description

Today we are joined by Emma Strong, a trailblazer in onboarding and learning design.

We dive into Emma's task of revamping an entire onboarding program, injecting life into what was once a lackluster process. She walks us through her innovative cohort-based program, blending live sessions, e-learning, and a buddy system to ensure a consistent and comprehensive start for new hires. Emma shares her secret sauce: a blend of mini needs analysis, the learning cluster design model, and a dash of social components, all seasoned with her past experiences.

We also chat about embracing the agile mindset, the tools that made it all happen (hello, PowerPoint and Airtable!), and the importance of ongoing feedback. Don't miss out as Emma unveils how her approach not only saved managers' time but also fostered a supportive and dynamic culture within her organization.

🤝 Connect with Emma on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmadstrong/

👉 Learn more about Emma's resume services: https://www.strong-edits.com/

💌 Join our Ask a CLO Newsletter: https://green-fashion-604.myflodesk.com/ej8qzuu81m

🚀 Ready to make some real, good learning? Learn more about our Fractional CLO Agency here: https://realgoodlearning.com/

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