Phil Rhodes, Chief Learning Officer at Phillips 66

Experiential Learning and Centralized L&D: A Conversation with Phil RhodesIn this episode of the Built by People podcast, hosted by Dave, we dive into the career journey and insights of Phil, a seasoned HR leader with a background in the Peace Corps. Phil shares his experiences from working in Lesotho, and how those years laid the foundation for his passion in experiential learning and learning transformations. He discusses the importance of centralizing learning functions, democratizing skill development, and managing a learning and development (L&D) function like a business. Phil highlights how understanding people's core needs across different demographics enhances learning initiatives, and advocates for creating diverse teams to design holistic solutions. He also emphasizes the need to address mindset, skill set, and tool set in any initiative. Phil concludes by encouraging HR professionals to have a voice and recognize their role in shaping organizational culture.00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ00:44 Guest Introduction: Phil's Career Journey00:58 Experiential Learning and Early Career02:58 Transitioning to Corporate America03:55 Centralizing Learning Functions07:33 Democratizing Learning at Phillips 6610:58 Skill-Based Organization and Talent Mobility13:27 Running L&D as a Business15:40 Diversity and Inclusion in L&D18:08 Final Thoughts and Parting AdvicePrevi is a private pricing network that is free for companies to launch and maintain. It saves employees $2,200/year on essential services like their cell phone and auto insurance bill. ⁠Visit here to learn more⁠.