In this episode, host Donald Taylor interviews analytics consultant Derek Mitchell, who has a serious passion for measuring the impact of training and development activity. They talk about learning data and analytics from the past few months, with work forces adapting to a global pandemic, and also make projections about the skills needed in a post-COVID future. Derek explains why people in the field of L&D and training are historically wary of data and demonstrates the benefits of “experimenting” with data in the field of L&D (providing his own professional experiences as examples). He and Donald urge training managers to use the data they already have in a more effective way, and insist that the data is already “in the room”; among the many valuable and unique suggestions that Derek gives listeners during this podcast is: “Have high-quality biscuits in the room.” Intrigued by this piece of advice? Then listen in (and be prepared to start craving cookies!).

Ep. 14: Experimenting with Data in L&D; Behavioral Data in Training Functions

“A really well thought-out and implemented technology solution,” is what Donald Taylor calls Mitja Kulcar’s (MOL Group’s Frontline Training & Development Lead) digital transformation and learning efforts for frontline employees. It’s hard enough to train people in an office; how do you do it with frontline staff? Believe it or not, digital learning transformation can prove successful and effective for frontline workers – in this case, using microlearning (people needed to dedicate only three to five minutes per day, maximum!) – and in this episode, Mitja Kulcar explains how he and his team pulled this off. Give it a listen to hear tips on how to best fit learning into one’s workflow, and how to get away from “nightmare” face-to-face learning. 

Links and resources 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitjakulcar/

Ep. 21: Digital Transformation for the Frontline Workforce

Welcome to the Speexx Exchange podcast with Donald Taylor.

This podcast features global experts who explore topics like business communication across borders, learning technology, language skills, digital transformation, and engaging, upskilling and reskilling organizations.

This podcast is brought to you by Speexx, the first intelligent language learning platform for the digital workplace. 

Want more Speexx? Check out our whitepapers, e-books and other resources here: https://www.speexx.com/speexx-resources/

Ep. 14: Experimenting with Data in L&D; Behavioral Data in Training Functions

The Speexx Exchange Podcast with Donald Taylor