L&D Must Change

By: Jess Almlie
  • Summary

  • L&D Must Change is a podcast dedicated to people development professionals (L&D, TD, OD, etc.) who want to make an impact. Through conversations with L&D colleagues passionate about changing our profession for the better and the occasional solo episode, Jess Almlie will uncover practical strategies we can all use to make a positive difference in the world of work. Let's learn from each other and collectively raise the bar for the work we do!
    2024
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Episodes
  • 20. The Intersection of L&D and Change Management with Jody Lumsden
    Jan 8 2025

    L&D and change management may be different professions, but they are deeply interconnected. In today's episode, Jody Lumsden shares how the intersection of these two approaches benefits everyone involved.

    This episode covers:

    • How L&D practitioners add value to change management initiatives.
    • Key change management models that can enhance L&D effectiveness.
    • The importance of zooming out to see the bigger picture of the change beyond training requests.
    • Aligning the timing of learning/training interventions with the change curve.
    • L&D as an advocate for the "people side" of change, complementing technical focuses.
    • Tailoring the messages and messengers based on the stage of change.
    • How L&D can equip managers to have meaningful conversations during change.
    • ...And more!

    About Jody Lumsden:

    Jody Lumsden is a consultant, speaker, facilitator and author of Needs Assessment on a Shoestring. She has expertise developing and implementing strategy and data-driven performance metrics in the areas of adult and workplace learning, curriculum planning, change management, and leadership coaching.

    Check out Jody's LinkedIn profile to personally connect to her. You'll also find a link to buy her book, recordings of presentations, podcast episodes, and published articles.

    Find and connect with Jess Almlie here:

    • LinkedIn
    • Website: Almlie Consulting
    • Subscribe to the L&D Must Change Newsletter

    Additional links from this episode:

    • Understanding the Kubler-Ross Change Curve in the Workplace
    • Kotter's 8-Step Change Model
    • Prosci Change Management
    • ATD Change Management Certificate
    • Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP)

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    58 mins
  • 19.What It Takes to Hire and Develop an L&D Team with Laurel Schulert
    Dec 11 2024

    Hiring and developing the best L&D team isn't easy. Determining needed roles, writing a clear JD, selecting the appropriate amount of prior expertise needed, and working with recruiters (who may or may not "get" what L&D does) all add to the complexity. Then, there's the issue of developing the teams we have - ensuring team members continue advancing their L&D skills and expertise. We need to keep pushing team members (and ourselves) outside of our comfort zones to make a bigger impact!

    Join Jess Almlie and guest Laurel Schulert as they discuss these challenges and more related to hiring and developing an L&D team.

    You'll hear:

    • What to prioritize when hiring for L&D roles
    • How to leverage different hiring sources
    • Tips for writing JDs, screening candidates, and working with recruiters
    • Ideas for team member development, no matter the size of your budget

    About Laurel Schulert:

    Before moving to the corporate tech world, Laurel previously taught secondary English and was an adjunct professor of English as a Foreign Language. She holds a M.S. Ed. in Learning Design and Technology from Purdue University, and a B.A. in Education from Eastern Michigan University. Laurel wrote the June 2023 TD at Work guide, “A-List L&D Team, Assemble,” earned the Master Performance Consultant certificate through ATD, and presented at the ATD International Conference & EXPO from 2022-2024 and the 2021 DevLearn conference.

    Find and connect with Laurel Schulert here:

    • LinkedIn
    • TD at Work Article: A-List L&D Team, Assemble!
    • Article: Best Practices for L&D Job Descriptions
    • Article: L&D Skills for 2024 and Beyond

    Find and connect with Jess Almlie here:

    • LinkedIn
    • Website: Almlie Consulting
    • Subscribe to the L&D Must Change Newsletter

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    41 mins
  • 18. Do You Have Trainer Bias? With Jay Johnson
    Nov 27 2024

    Most L&D pros operate and design from a particular bias based on our primary behavioral (biological/neurological) drivers - the drive to learn and the drive to bond. Spoiler alert, not everyone is driven by these. If we design, promote, and deliver our learning solutions with our drivers leading the way, we become less effective for certain groups. Join Jess Almlie and guest Jay Johnson to talk about how L&D can combat "trainer bias."

    In this episode you'll hear:

    • Definitions for the four biological and neurological drivers dictating how our brain makes choices on what we do every day.
    • The primary drivers for L&D (drive to learn and drive to bond) vs. those for other professions and roles.
    • How focusing only on our own primary drivers makes us less effective in L&D.
    • Why it's important to balance all four drivers in our work.
    • How L&D needs to think and approach our work differently according to all four drivers.

    About Jay Johnson:

    Jay Johnson works with people and organizations to empower teams, grow profits, and elevate leadership. He is a Co-Founder of Behavioral Elements®, a two-time TEDx speaker, and a designated Master Trainer by the Association for Talent Development. With a focus on behavioral intelligence, Jay supports trainers and coaches in designing, developing, and implementing programs that drive behavioral change.

    Find and connect with Jay Johnson here:

    • LinkedIn
    • Website: https://www.behavioralelements.com
    • Email: jay@behavioralelements.com

    Find and connect with Jess Almlie here:

    • LinkedIn
    • Website: https://www.jessalmlie.com
    • Subscribe to the L&D Must Change Newsletter

    Additional resources mentioned in this podcast:

    • Book: Driven: How Human Nature Shapes Our Choices by Paul R. Lawrence and Nitin Nohria
    • Podcast: The Talent Forge: Elevating L&D: From Fast Food to VP with Jess Almlie (Jay's interview with Jess!)

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    50 mins

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