Listen "The Brain And L&D: A No BS Chat About Learning Science | L&D Disrupt Live | Episode 51"
Episode Synopsis
Learning science feels like a buzzword to some and comes with baggage for others, which often stops us understanding what it really means and applying it to any great effect.\
Lauren Waldman, Learning Pirate, joined us to chat through what learning science means in practice, why L&D pros need to understand how learning happens, the role of the brain in upskilling and driving change, and much more.
Running order
0:00 Intro to Lauren and this conversation
3:05 What does learning science mean in practice?
7:32 L&D’s perception of itself
12:24 Understanding behaviour change
19:22 How does our brain work against us?
22:52 The challenge of getting buy-in
30:22 Why L&D pros need to understand the brain
39:51 Designing learning for the brain
42:51 Good examples from Lauren’s experiences
46:20 Considering stress and other emotions
53:16 Being kind to yourself and where to find Lauren
How to connect
Find Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-waldman-learning-pirate-4666bab/
Learn more about the Learning Pirate: https://www.learningpirate.com/
Find Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-stringer-copywriter/Learn more about HowNow: https://www.gethownow.com/
Get 37 Lessons For A Winning L&D Strategy: https://www.gethownow.com/disrupt
Lauren Waldman, Learning Pirate, joined us to chat through what learning science means in practice, why L&D pros need to understand how learning happens, the role of the brain in upskilling and driving change, and much more.
Running order
0:00 Intro to Lauren and this conversation
3:05 What does learning science mean in practice?
7:32 L&D’s perception of itself
12:24 Understanding behaviour change
19:22 How does our brain work against us?
22:52 The challenge of getting buy-in
30:22 Why L&D pros need to understand the brain
39:51 Designing learning for the brain
42:51 Good examples from Lauren’s experiences
46:20 Considering stress and other emotions
53:16 Being kind to yourself and where to find Lauren
How to connect
Find Lauren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-waldman-learning-pirate-4666bab/
Learn more about the Learning Pirate: https://www.learningpirate.com/
Find Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-stringer-copywriter/Learn more about HowNow: https://www.gethownow.com/
Get 37 Lessons For A Winning L&D Strategy: https://www.gethownow.com/disrupt
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