Simon Greany

After a short break, the Learning at Large podcast is back with a brand new series – bringing you the top tips and tricks from learning leaders in some of the world’s biggest organizations. Faced with a global pandemic, being ready to adapt your approach is key to remaining effective. In this week’s episode, hear […]

Demand for online training has radically increased, but the way it’s produced is under strain. Is there a better approach? One that’s fit for the future of training and development? Here’s a suggestion for a new model for producing online training in large organizations – one that scales well and drives down the cost to […]

Lifelong learning keeps your people engaged and ready for the next step in their career with you. Hear how Joe Tischbern, Director of Talent Development and Engagement at Smart & Final, has used his own experience to inspire the next generation. Find out his secret to high retention and career loyalty, and discover how Joe […]

The global pandemic has seen people rapidly adopting new technologies. Hear how Tracie Cantu, Director of Learning Technology at Wholefoods, is adapting her approach in light of these developments. Find out how she sees an increase in user experience data driving an L&D evolution, and how a modern learning ecosystem meets her organization’s unique needs. […]

In the fast-changing world of retail, a workforce that’s ready to evolve with your business is key. Hear how Megan Comerford, Vice President of Talent Development, and Charles Donnell, Director of Talent Development, are focusing on the future at PVH. Find out how an agile approach to learning is building a workforce ready for change. […]

Great brand experiences don’t just happen. Your people make them happen. Hear how Kathleen Mattie, an experienced Global Learning and Development Director for many large-scale beauty brands, approached a global program of brand education. Find out how she managed a centralized learning model across 42 countries. Explore the impact of personal development. Discover why looking […]

So, you need to adapt your face-to-face training program into an online experience. Where do you begin? Is switching to a virtual classroom enough? Probably not. Here’s our practical advice on how to get started on the right foot. It might feel like we’ve been flung into a digital-only world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

When research showed that traditional performance management wasn’t working, Gap Inc. decided to make a change. Hear how Rob Ollander Krane, Head of Talent Planning and Performance, transformed their approach. Explore how a toolkit of resources can support behavior change and empower managers, and find out why you need to keep retail learning short and […]

In the face of the escalating COVID-19 – or coronavirus – pandemic, business as usual is not an option. The extraordinary measures governments are taking are testament to that. Business leaders are turning to HR and L&D for help; the need to respond to change on the fly is critical. So how can you best […]

Following a period of rapid growth, Lush North America needed to adapt – and a new learning strategy put its mission center stage. Hear Shauna Grinke, Head of People and Culture, share her insights into these changes. Find out how connecting your people with your purpose can see real results, and explore why the human […]

From technological advances to evolving customer demands, the workplace is changing. And the skills and knowledge organizations need to succeed are changing too. Find out how Stefaan van Hooydonk, Chief Learning Officer at Cognizant, keeps up. Hear how he’s taking a new approach by building a culture of curiosity and embracing continuous learning. Play this […]

With fast paced change and high employee turnover, retail is a unique sector. Learning and development in this dynamic landscape presents many challenges. Hear Roberta Guinzoni, HR Director at Flying Tiger Copenhagen, share her insights into what makes retail L&D successful. Find out how she keeps pace with change and why being experimental is essential. […]

In 2019 Elucidat launched the Learning at Large podcast. Gathering perspectives from our client base and beyond, the aim was to explore the different ways in which the challenges of learning at scale are being tackled. So what can we learn from global leaders delivering transformational learning at scale, and what does this mean for […]

Why does supporting learning conversations at scale matter? How can you create space for learning within a business? How can you support global audiences without an LMS? Simon Greany is joined by Melissa Taylor, Global L&D leader at Porter Novelli, discussing live examples of how you can motivate your audience to drive learning that counts. […]

How can you make a business case for learning and development? What is the vital missing ingredient for most training programs? Why must learning be a personal choice? In this week’s episode, we spoke to Bob Phibbs, aka, The Retail Doctor. Bob shares some inspiring examples of scalable learning interventions that have boosted company profits […]

The world is changing – and never has an industry felt the shockwaves of this change like retail has. Adaptation, evolution and significant shifts in buyer behavior are the order of the decade; as you’d expect this has had a notable impact on business priorities. Retail learning and L&D has had to keep pace, often […]

It’s been a tumultuous year for retail. With Forever 21 and Payless Shoes closing their doors earlier this year, recent announcements regarding administration from Mothercare and Mamas and Papas has compounded a challenging outlook for the global retail market. The conditions remain changeable and with no end in sight for this ongoing ambiguity (think Brexit), […]

How you can make a societal impact and not just an organizational impact with your learning strategy? What does change really look like? How do you position digital content in a more meaningful way? How can you do more with less? These are the important questions answered in this week’s episode of Learning at Large… […]

How is learning at work the same as learning at home? How do you keep a human connection at scale? Why should you think longitudinally about solution design rather than transactionally? This week, we spoke to David DeFilippo about the role of a CLO and knowing when to push back to generate real impact. Check […]

The retail industry is one of the most changeable of our time: pressure from online shopping, squeezed by suffering economies and a requirement for A-class customer service puts a strain on even the most competent L&D team. Could an authoring tool be a simple solution to a really painful problem? As we roll ever closer […]