Listen to the Learning While Working podcast to hear how learning and development is transforming. The episodes are interviews with leading thinkers in learning. Common themes on the podcast include trends in eLearning and digital learning, performance driven instructional and learning design and learning data. Each podcast is packed with ideas, tips and insights about how to make learning at work succeed.
In this episode of the Learning While Working Podcast, Danny Stefanic is a pioneer in 3D technologies and is the founder of a number of VR-related companies including LearnBrite. We'll be exploring the challenges and opportunities of using VR and AR in learning environments, how organisations can implement these technologies effectively, and the future of immersive learning experiences.
About Danny Stefanic
Danny Stefanic has been working in the virtual reality industry for over 25 years and created the first web metaverse back in 2008. He is the founder of a number of VR-related companies including LearnBrite, MootUp and Hyperspace, and continues to be a pioneer in VR and AR in learning environments.
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In this episode of the Learning While Working Podcast, Stella Lee unpacks her comprehensive competency framework for AI, crafted especially for learning and development professionals. The conversation covers everything from the AI fundamentals to the crucial aspects of data fluency, and the ethical implications to know about. Stella's framework emphasises the need for a mindset that balances adaptability and critical analysis.
About Susan Stocker
With over 20 years of experience in the e-learning and edtech industry, Stella Lee is a director at Paradox Learning, a consulting firm that provides and evaluates innovative learning solutions across multiple devices, cultures, and platforms. Stella works with clients from various sectors, such as government, education, non-profit, and corporate, to help them achieve their learning and development goals with data-driven and technology-enabled approaches.
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(04:16) Thinking ethically about AI and preparing for future
(08:21) The AI competency framework: 7 areas of focus
(10:30) Future collaboration with AI
(16:34) Using AI to develop strategy and educational piece
(20:24) Reflecting on work and considering broader implications
(25:39) Embrace multiple mindsets and experiment
(27:24) Health care innovation will influence other fields
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In this episode of the Learning While Working Podcast, Terry Pearce, the founder of Unfold Play, joins the show for a discussion on engaging learning through play. Terry shares strategies for game-based learning and the six levers that make games effective for learning. He also gives examples of how putting learners at the centre of the learning experience can transform seemingly dry content into engaging and effective learning activities.
About Terry Pearce
Terry Pearce founded Untold Play to bring together his twin passions of learning design and games. Terry leverages the power of games and gamification in learning, and he regularly weaves the principles of game-based learning into the learning experiences he creates. He has won awards, through the London NHS Modernisation Agency, Reed Learning and the Healthcare People Management Association, for the services I deliver to clients, including HSBC, Imperial College Hospital, Thames Water and Zurich.
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In this episode of the Learning While Working Podcast, Gregg Eiler, Senior Manager for Learning and Development at Powin, unpacks how motivation, clarity, and leadership interact to boost employee performance. Gregg also dives into the art of coaching, sharing actionable insights from his own experiences that redefine how to build expertise within L&D teams. Find out why it’s about being more than just an instructional designer – it's about being a business problem solver with a curious mindset.
About Gregg Eiler
Gregg Eiler is the Senior Manager for Learning and Development at Powin, where he built the company’s L&D operations from the ground up. He is an experienced Instructional Designer and Performance Improvement Expert with over 15 years of expertise, collaborating with global industry leaders to create impactful learning solutions. Greg’s particular passion lies in optimising performance ecosystems, focusing on elements such as motivation, bandwidth expansion, deliberate practice, coaching, and feedback.
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In this episode of the Learning While Working Podcast, Andrea Laus explores the importance of role plays for developing crucial human skills, the potential pitfalls in traditional role play designs, and the transformative impact of a digital approach to role plays guided by technology. Andrea als unpacks how AI can enhance role plays, improve the feedback process, and ultimately revolutionise the L&D landscape.
About Andrea Laus
Andrea Laus has spent the last 20 years developing effective strategies for talent development. He is the CEO of SkillGym, which designs state-of-the-art digital role plays for rebalancing knowledge-based training approaches with actionable practice. He regularly shares his ideas about effective training methodologies and strategies through his blog, and speaks at several HR and L&D conferences around the world on these fascinating subjects.
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(04:05) Handling the feeling of judgement in role plays
(07:06) Leveraging role plays for sense making in learning
(12:15) Practice with digital standardised and accelerates improvement
(17:50) Supervise generative AI for writing dialogues
(23:39) Measure and improve with technology-driven feedback
(26:37) Utilise strategies, trust the process, embrace technology
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In this episode of the Learning While Working Podcast, Susan Stocker uncovers the world of computational thinking and its relevance in the age of artificial intelligence. With the skills gap becoming a concern in the era of AI and data-driven decision making, Susan's research on computational thinking in the workplace is timely and informative. Listen, as we explore what computational thinking is, the importance of critical thinking, and how these skills can shape our approach to problem-solving in the age of AI.
About Susan Stocker
Susan Stocker is a Digital Transformation L&D Consultant where she helps organisations quickly change and get ahead of the skills and capability curve. She is committed to hands-on learning that enables teams to accelerate their success and companies to retain their people. She is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Certified Product Owner, Certified Scrum Master, and Certified BADIR Citizen Analyst.
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(00:00) Introduction
(04:46) The struggle with critical and computational thinking
(10:01) Value drivers for AI transformation in business
(11:33) Understanding AI's use cases and problem-solving approach
(15:09) Moving beyond technical AI to include critical thinking and behavioural responses
(20:29) Rethinking work
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In this episode of the Learning While Working Podcast, Eliza Cani, a learning designer at LearnWorlds, explores the topic of using ChatGPT for learning designers. Eliza shares valuable insights on how AI can be integrated into course design, the importance of prompting skills, and the future trends that can revolutionise the field
About Eliza Cani
Eliza Cani is an eLearning Designer at LearnWorlds, and an experienced public speaker with a background in IT. She started her career at LearnWorlds as a member of the support team where she demonstrated an in-depth knowledge of the platform and the ability to solve customer issues fast and efficiently. Over the years, Eliza has helped hundreds of trainers and course creators create engaging learning materials and deliver them effectively.
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(02:22) ChatGPT as an efficient and creative tool for content summarisation
(04:22) Simplifying learning theories for all
(09:59) How to talk to AI tools by being advanced and precise
(13:26) Having a customised approach based on audience and goals
(15:14) How AI tools enhance learning design and why you need to understand their impact
(18:15) Tools that facilitate course design and integration seamlessly
(21:32) How AI won't replace designers
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In this episode of the Learning While Working Podcast, Pedram Parasmand shares his insights on using AI tools for workshop designs and emphasises the importance of not relying on AI to do the creative work for you, but rather using it as a thought partner and brainstorming tool.
He shares his experience with Chat GPT and Copy AI, highlighting how he trains these AI generative tools on his own methodology to support workshop design. He also explores the potential of using AI-powered transcription tools like Otter AI for analysis and evaluation.
About Pedram Parasmand
Pedram Parasmand is The Co-Founder and CEO of Skills Lab and has over 11 years experience working with executive teams to new entrants in the corporate, public, third and education sectors. Pedram has partnered with clients such as Accenture, Barclays Bank, Mind, Ministry of Justice, Red Bull, The European Union Commission, and The British Council. Previously, Pedram worked in Leadership Development at the education charity Teach First and started his career as a high school Science teacher.
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(01:53) AI aids in designing workshops for newbies
(05:46) Using tools like Otter AI that summarise, analyse, and evaluate conversations
(07:01) How evaluation is flexible with various data points
(12:57) Generate ideas for workshop objectives and refine later
(16:44) Workshop structured like a story for growth
(19:22) Finding ways to removes manual tasks
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In this episode of the Learning While Working Podcast, Marco de Rossi discusses the current issues with digital learning in workplaces, such as the misalignment between how we naturally learn as lifelong learners and how organisations push out content-driven learning. Tune in as we delve into social learning, synchronous vs. asynchronous activities, and how Generative AI is proving to be a valuable tool for L&D experts.
About Marco de Rossi
Marco de Rossi is the CEO of WeSchool, a learning platform that helps teams launch effective training in a user-friendly environment no matter their technical skills.
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(01:50) What is wrong with digital learning?
(03:21) Marco’s vision of what great digital learning looks like
(06:27) Why self-paced learning is not always the best solution
(08:19) Conversational generative AI
(11:16) The importance of instructional design skills
(15:13) Adaptive learning
(18:00) AI make it easier for more people to access learning experiences
(19:23) Overcoming the current problems of digital learning
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In this episode of the Learning While Working podcast Rustica Lamb and Robin explore how to leverage AI as a powerful tool to enhance your productivity and creativity, learn how to effectively prompt, and stay conscious of the ethical implications of AI in the learning and working sphere.
She has recently run the Elab AI program, which aimed to introduce a series of AI tools to learning professionals. It tested and evaluated various AI tools and discovered their potential to save significant amounts of time for learning designers.
About Rustica Lamb
Rustica Lamb is a hands-on learning professional who is passionate about experimenting with new technologies and exploring how they can transform learning. She is the founder of Bloom Learning Technologies, an international award-winning learning technologies company that is bringing the cost of elearning way, way down. They help organisations create engaging learning experiences, whilst supporting the business and budget goals.
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(00:00) The importance of spending time playing with the tools
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(04:13) Why humans won’t be replaced by AI
(06:41) Generating the ‘core skeleton’
(11:25) Where creativity sits in the world of AI
(15:25) The importance of coaching
(18:23) Rustica’s greatest gem of wisdom about using AI tools for learning design
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In this episode of the Learning While Working Podcast, Markus Bernhardt explores AI discussions with learning technology vendors, and the important topics of understanding the different types of AI being deployed and the value they add. We also touch on the critical role of training data and its reliability in AI solutions, and the rush toward generative AI and its impact on long-term strategic thinking.
About Markus Bernhardt
As a Fellow of the Learning Performance Institute (LPI) and member of both the Forbes Technology Council and HBR Advisory Council, Markus Bernhardt is recognised as a global authority for AI and Learning. Markus is an accomplished author, panellist, and speaker. His leadership experience as CEO spans the direction of a for-profit educational institution as well as the stewardship of a charitable educational institution in the UK, with significant contributions in both executive and non-executive board roles.
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(01:38) Navigating the marketplace for technologies and solutions for the learning space
(05:22) The impact of the ‘sudden’ rush of AI
(09:46) Internal training of data
(15:23) The way we work with language models in organisations and workplaces
(19:13) interesting AI applications in L&D at the moment
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