Traditional L&D is dying, and that might be the best news for your organisation.

Discover how breaking free from traditional L&D thinking can transform your organisation's learning culture. This episode dives deep into real-world examples of digital transformation, human-centered leadership, and the courage to challenge conventional wisdom in corporate learning. You'll learn practical strategies for making L&D more relevant to business outcomes while building truly engaging learning experiences that drive organisational success.

Key Takeaways

1. Success in L&D requires breaking out of the L&D bubble and focusing on business impact
2. Digital transformation in learning should focus on practical solutions that serve real business needs
3. Building human-centered organisations leads to better performance and more resilient teams

Timestamps

• [00:01] Key advice: Why L&D needs to engage beyond its bubble
• [00:55] Nigel Payne introduces his human-centered philosophy
• [02:40] Transforming eLearning at the BBC: The big change
• [06:30] The challenge of engaging learners with scenario-based approaches
• [12:45] How "Editorial Pulsing" reshaped training at the BBC
• [13:57] A career low point: Learning project rejection at the BBC
• [18:39] Addressing imposter syndrome and lessons on leadership
• [20:30] The role of fieldwork in understanding organizational needs
• [21:50] The mindset shift needed for effective L&D

Links & Future Learnings

• Dr. Nigel Paine on Linkedin
• Learning Now TV
• Tom Bailey on LinkedIn
• Tom Bailey Website
• Get Dr. Nigel Paine’s Books