As the nature of organisations changes to become less insular and more networked, strategic business partnerships are on the rise and HR’s role in these partnerships is critical This podcast looks at HR’s role in business partnerships and the key considerations that should be made when approaching business partnerships. We speak to to Paul Sparrow, Director of the Centre for Performance-led HR and Professor of International Human Resource Management at Lancaster University Management School about why business partnerships are on the rise, the concept of mutual benefits and the three overaching themes that his research has identified as affecting the outcome of partnering arrangements; risk and capability, governance and sharing knowledge and learning beyond your own organisation.

This podcast will be followed up by the February episode where we speak to Shell and Rolls Royce to learn about their experience of HR’s role in the success of their business partnerships.



Podcast 96: HR's role in business partnerships - part 1

Recent research shows that just 7% of L&D professionals evaluate the impact of learning initiatives on the wider business but in these uncertain and evolving times it’s essential that L&D becomes all about alignment; with both business aims and with evolving ways of learning.

But what does alignment actually look like? In this podcast we speak to three experts to gain their insight. Laura Overton, founder of Towards Maturity, discusses what is holding alignment up and what L&D should really be measuring to assess value, while Julian Stodd, Founder and Captain at SeaSalt Learning describes the new world of learning, of social and community, and why L&D need to act as agile facilitators not controllers of learning. Andrew Jacobs, Talent Management and Organisational Development Manager at London Borough of Lewisham, agrees with the importance of embracing new ways of learning but stresses the need to challenge the use of certain methods and technology to ensure it’s what is needed for the business. Andrew also discusses his experience of stripping back his L&D offering to truly align with what people want and what they’re already using.

Do you feel that more needs to be done to align L&D with business objectives in your organisation? How are you embracing evolving learning methods? Join in the discussion on Twitter @CIPD using the hashtag #cipdpodcasts. 


Podcast 103: Aligning L&D With Business Objectives and emerging practices

I talk to media and image consultant Frances Cole Jones about how to put your best foot forward in your personal life and business. Lots of great actionable steps to help you make a great first impression. 

#164: How to Wow in Relationships & Business

HipHop - Jemedari

Translation: "Come with me, for a minute"

A minute to breathe, a minute to think, a minute to appreciate, a minute to re-center. I hope, that whatever you need that minute for, you'll find it here. 

Guitar & Vocals: Imi | Cover Art: Jonathan Van-Doorne Owuor

Dakika (Minute)

Ayyyy Ep63 - thank you for listening to this podcast I appreciate it.

So I'm taking this time to show myself a little more love - in the form of black seed masks & oil - I'll let you know how that goes but I'm already seeing a glow. Have you tried black seed oil before? I've also switched my incense sticks for frankincense - the first burn was almost a disaster because of my ujuaji haha but I'm loving it - it's great for when I'm writing poetry. Which I talk about in this episode - what does THONG song have to do with the day I realized I dig poetry...lol!

The song of the week is by Kenyan songstress XENIA MANNASSEH. It's called SEE ME. As I said - turn the volume all the way up as you listen, trust me.
Here's a link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=577I0pwWQ0c
Here's a link to her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xeniamanasseh/

on #100AfricanStories - Sebawali Sio an artist tells us about the journey of first running away from her first love - and then coming right back home to it. 
Here's her instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sebawali/

The #LegallyClueless hotline is: +254768628790
Join the tribe on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/legallycluelesspodcast/

Ep63 - Thong Song & Quiting My Job For My First Love

THROWBACK THURSDAY

Brian Kadawa brings his eclectic vibe to Sound Safari in this 2-hour guest mix that touches on the many aspects of electronic music. "Been heard as a human is important", he tells Sound Safari. Transplanted from his home in Nairobi to Portugal, Europe, Kadawa finds himself in an unfamiliar world, prompting him to cut off communication with the rest of the world, thus "Lost Frequencies".

The DJ/Producer is now back, stationed at Kraal Africa for the moment, is doing better than before. 

Read the full interview here: https://www.soundsafari.co.ke/briankadawa

Sound Safari Guest Mix

Brian Kadawa - Sound Safari Guest Mix (Lost in Frequencies)

Brian Kadawa - Sound Safari Guest Mix (Lost Frequencies)

DEEP HOUSE + AMAPIANO. The tracklist is:
1. FKA Mash ft Lomadusu - 24seven
2. 8nine Muzique, Zethu - Sondela (Deeper Beats Touch)
3. Soa Mattrix - Stoko ft. Sir Trill
4. Gaba Cannal - Gabadiya (Dance Mix)
5. Jacky ft. DJ Obza - Don't Let Go

n a s t y  n a t e - Fungua Kinywa. Day 524 - DEEP HOUSE & AMAPIANO

DEEP + AFRO HOUSE. & the tracklist is:
1. Hypaphonik - Dahlia
2. Dj Beekay/Nontuthu - Thandolwethu
3. LeSoul WaAfrica & Tswex Malabola  - Lexuco (Original Mix)
4. Malumz on Decks - Taba Tsa Hao (Afro Brotherz Spirit Remix)

n a s t y  n a t e - Fungua Kinywa. Day 525 - DEEP & AFRO HOUSE

AFRO HOUSE. & the tracklist is:
1.  Culoe De Song - No Contest (Guitar Edit)
2. Shimza - Congo Congo
3. Euphonik - Just Add Bass
4. DJ Ganyani ft Kimosabe - Heaven (Original Mix)

n a s t y  n a t e - Fungua Kinywa. Day 533 - AFRO HOUSE

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