Learning From The Edges

Michelle Parry-Slater

The world of work is full of friction. Departments work in silos. Work gets stuck. Teams find workplaces are not as easeful as they could or should be. And in all of this human beings are caught in the challenges, resulting in poor work, mental health worries and worse. As a research project, Learning From The Edges will look at the edges of work, where friction exists and explore what gets in the way of work and of learning. Why is there friction? How can work be more fruitful for organisations and people? What barriers do people have and what practical ways they can overcome those barriers? Join us with your thoughts on Twitter @LearningEdges or on our LinkedIn page.

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Episode #11 Our brain: understanding and fine-tuning our key work tool. With guests Hilary Scarlett, Phil Willcox & Stella Collins.

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08/22/23 • 48 min

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Friction is often thought of negatively, however, let's ponder how friction may indeed be an essential element we all need in order to perform at our peak.
In this podcast we discuss our feelings, emotions and how we physically respond to different situations.
Whether aware of it, or not, our brain is constantly stimulated and reacting to the environment we are in; be it a busy office, full of noise and energy, or conversely a remote location, a place for focus in our isolated setting. Isn't it interesting how both can be equally full of distraction - which is also often a source of friction.
No matter our chosen or prescribed workplace, ultimately how we think and feel impacts how we perform in all aspects of life.

Join us in our latest episode where we explore how people function and what we can do to influence our performance, as we dive in to explore how neuroscience, our bodies and our behaviours play a key role in all of our personal development.

Please contact our guest experts via the links below:
Hilary Scarlett https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilaryscarlett/,

Phil Willcox https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-willcox-02013425/

Stella Collins https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellacollinslearningrevolution/
And as mentioned in this episode, here is a link to David Pearl's Street Wisdom:
www.streetwisdom.org

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Learning from the Edges is hosted by Michelle Parry-Slater, Director, Kairos Modern Learning.
Michelle is the author of The Learning and Development Handbook - a practical guide for all professionals looking to offer effective, efficient, enjoyable and engaging people development, but not sure where to start. This book is full of practical tips and advice. Written by a practitioner for practitioners, this is urgent reading for anyone working in people development.
Join us with your thoughts on Twitter @LearningEdges and connect with Michelle on LinkedIn/michelleparryslater
Purchase your copy of The Learning and Development Handbook: thelndhandbook.com
Work with Kairos Modern Learning: kairosmodernlearning.co.uk
Podcast production by Liam Gardner Record and Repurpose

Episode #10 Is Curiosity the Missing Ingredient for Growth? With guest Donna Ward-Higgs.

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08/09/23 • 46 min

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Do we need to look beyond Learning and Development being a training and compliance function of a business?
This week join Donna and Michelle diving into a feast of conversation to fire your brain.
With ideas such as the need for creating working cultures that think about the friction we have, as a catalyst for crafting better relationships which in turn impact performance, productivity and our day to day lives.
The episode poses powerful questions for us to consider;
By empowering people to challenge and ask questions in a positive and empathetic way, can we harness the power of curiosity, in order to explore the friction within work head on in a positive manner?
Could using conversation about friction in itself allow us to take advantage of the by-product of better relationships and working practices to be the fuel we need to move forward?

Keen to hear more from our guest on this episode? Be sure to contact her using the following link:
Donna Ward-Higgs LinkedIn/donna-ward-higgs-flpi-minstlm-mcmi-8194a969

Episode #7: Seek healthy conflict and collaborative friction, not combat at work. With guest Liggy Webb.

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06/27/23 • 45 min

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Work isn't always going to be sunshine and rainbows, but it doesn't have to be doom and gloom either.
In our first one to one conversation on this podcast, this week the discussion with Liggy Webb moves around on how assumptions and unspoken communication can cause unwanted friction, plus explores the idea of working with people that challenge us.
Thinking about how we can use empathy to create a healthy conflict rather than an unwanted combat.
In this episode we mention the book Nancy Kline's "The Promise That Changes Everything: I won’t interrupt you". If you're intrigued you can find it at your favourite book shop, but for those keen to follow a single click, find a copy here at Waterstones (other bookshops are available, but the podcast is open to sponsorship!)
Connect with Liggy Webb to further the discussion on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/liggyw or learn more about her work via her website: liggywebb.com

Episode #5 Viewing problems from the right angle. With guests Gent Ahmetaj & Ross Garner.

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05/30/23 • 48 min

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Should we simply provide a solution that is being asked for?
For example, if the client wants elearning, should we simply whip up another course?
Or, should we try and explore the deeper issues at play? Taking in the different perspectives and impacts that should be considered before suggesting our solution?
In this episode Michelle, Gent and Ross explore how they go about trying to support organisations with solving and measuring the problems they are presented with.
If you want to further the discussion with this week's guests you can find them linked below:
Gent Ahmetaj www.linkedin.com/in/gent-ahmetaj
Ross Garner www.linkedin.com/in/ross-garner-8594a341

And if you're keen to hear more from Ross, co-host of the most marvellous L&D Podcast, The MindTools Podcast, you can find the podcast here: mindtoolsbusiness.com/resources/podcast

EP#23 Seeking A Sustainable Engaging Learning Experience. With guests Tess Robinson & Rob Hubbard.

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02/14/24 • 51 min

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This week we dive into the subject of sustainability in L&D, why it matters to absolutely everyone, and how L&Ders can impact the bigger needs of the business. Sustainability is not a simple decision to put on another round of face to face workshops or choose to move online. There is a lot more nuance to the situation which our guests Tess & Rob walk us through.
Founders of award winning learning provider LAS and founders of the Green L&D community on LinkedIn. Tess Robinson & Rob Hubbard are two brilliant brains who share some fantastic insights and experiences into how they create effective solutions to delivering what is needed and not just what is requested.
If you are interested in hearing more from Tess & Rob on Green L&D be sure to join their Linked In Community, Green L&D linkedin.com/groups/12660009.
You can also hear Tess & Rob speak on L&D Sustainability at the Learning Technologies Conference in London in April 2024 https://www.learningtechnologies.co.uk/
If you're ready to further the conversation directly with our guests from this episode, use the links below to find out more using the following links:

Tess Robinson linkedin.com/in/tessrobinson1

Rob Hubbard linkedin.com/in/robhubbard16

LAS linkedin.com/company/learningage-solutions-ltd

Note: This podcast was recorded in September 2023 following a heat wave in the UK.

Episode #17 Adjacent Communities: Job Descriptions Unplugged. With guests David Hayden and Steve George.

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11/15/23 • 42 min

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Welcome to episode 17 of Learning from The Edges. You join us this week as we explore the concept of learning from outside of work. Inviting us to look wider, our guests unravel the impact of untapped potential in our learning from our adjacent communities within the professional sphere.
Discover how individuals can break free from the constraints of job descriptions and harness the wealth of knowledge gained outside the workplace, turning personal experiences into powerful assets we can use at work. From unlearning and its significance in our everyday lives to what we get from our communities, our panel discussions go beyond traditional learning approaches, encouraging a dynamic mindset that values curiosity, continuous learning, and adaptation.
Whether you're a seasoned Learning and Development professional or someone navigating the challenges of increasing productivity at your organisation, this podcast provides practical insights, real-world examples to help get you started on a journey of growth and transformation.
To dive in further to the benefits of learning from your adjacent communities, be sure to check out the book co-authored by David and Steve.
Adjacent Learning by David Hayden & Steve George, published by Kogan Page

Link: koganpage.com/product/adjacent-learning-9781398608238

Or reach out to our guests using the following contact details;
David Hayden linkedin.com/in/david-hayden-8176919
Steve George linkedin.com/in/steve-george-frsa-assoc-cipd-gmbpss-1a80931b

Episode #16 Transparent Horizons: Navigating Openness in Our Workplaces. With guests Lisa Gill, Dave Hewett & Perry Timms.

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11/01/23 • 53 min

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Join us this week as we explore the thought-provoking episode discussing the transformative power of transparency and how building open and collaborative structures within the workplace can help us reach 'Transparent Horizons'. Surely by fostering a culture of openness and honesty can revolutionise the way we work and collaborate?

As well as the theory, we were interested in how this works practically. In our longest episode to date, we delve into real-world examples, providing insights into the challenges and triumphs of organisations that have successfully embraced transparency in their working practices.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in work, this episode equips you with actionable insights to create workplaces that thrive on openness, trust, and collaboration. Tune in to for a guide on reshaping your organisation's structure for a more connected and empowered working community.
If you want to further the discussion with one of our guests, please find them using the following links.
Lisa Gill linkedin.com/in/lisa-gill-23815a4

Dave Hewett linkedin.com/in/dave-hewett-b97609

Perry Timms linkedin.com/in/perrytimms

Bonus Episode (Part 2) Crafting a Culture That Works

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10/26/23 • 34 min

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Welcome to this second bonus episode of the Learning From The Edges podcast, where we're switching the format to hear from regular host Michelle as she is interviewed for an article in the Belgian Learning and Development Training Newspaper.
In this interview by Robbert Flyppo, we continue from bonus episode 1 to explore our perspectives on learning culture, uncovering practical strategies, and highlight learning culture's pivotal role in organisational growth and employee development.
Whilst not originally recorded for a podcast, we felt the insights and ideas complement both Michelle's live Keynote at Stimulearning's L&D Talks, and Robbert's magazine article. As multi-modal learning options are part of a socialised learning culture, we are living our truth by sharing this second episode as a deviation from the usual pod.
Below are links to the full article, the interviewer and other resources that were mentioned in the creation of this episode.
This interview was recorded to produce an article for the Belgian magazine Leren & Ontwikkelen Opleidingskrant Volume 17 Edition 61 (Learning and Development Training Newspaper). The article can be found on pages 31-33 at this link www.bedrijfsopleidingen.be/documenten/opleidingskrant/opleidingskrant_nl61.pdf

The interviewer is Robbert Flypo www.linkedin.com/in/robbert-flypo-042907141
Robbert is a senior L&D Specialist at Paulig, an international company in the food industry. A teacher who, after his studies, didn’t find the way back to school and instead started his journey in the wondrous world of L&D. His mission: to spice up ‘a life full of flavour’ with lifelong learning using practical know-how and empowering local teams. His current focus is improving the on-the-job training across all Paulig production sites.
Also mentioned in the recording are:
Sarah Nicholl Learning Habits www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/learning-habits-9781398609129

David Marquet Turn The Ship Around davidmarquet.com/turn-the-ship-around-book

Nigel Harrison Performance Consulting performconsult.co.uk/what-is-performance-consulting
Frederic Laloux Reinventing Organisa

Episode #15 Beyond the Profile: Navigating the Nuances of Personality Profiling. With guests Lucinda Carney, Sukh Pabial & Teresa Rose.

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10/17/23 • 47 min

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Join us in a thought-provoking conversation as we unravel the potential and pitfalls of personality profiling tools in Learning and Development. While these tools offer valuable insights, we'll explore why relying on them alone can be limiting. Is it a case of 'don't box me in' or do they set people free to be themselves?
This week we challenge our thinking towards a holistic approach that combines profiling tools with a deeper understanding of individuals, ensuring development practitioners make informed decisions that go beyond mere judgments and truly enhance personal and professional development.
Further the discussion with our guest experts, who can be found here:
Teresa Rose https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresar/

Lucinda Carney https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucindacarney/

Sukh Pabial https://www.linkedin.com/in/sukhvinder-pabial/

Episode #13 Navigating In-Person, Remote, and Hybrid Learning Challenges. With guests Jo Cook & Gary Cookson.

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09/19/23 • 46 min

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In the dynamic landscape of modern education and training, Learning and Development practitioners face a variety of challenge and friction.
Join us on this week's Learning From the Edges podcast as we speak with Gary Cookson and Jo Cook about delivering learning experiences. We discuss it's not all about the delivery, but how we are able to cater for our learners, giving them the best access and environment to learn.
If you are keen to learn more about Gary's work you can find his book Hybrid Learning here: https://www.koganpage.com/product/hr-for-hybrid-working-9781398605725
For resources from Jo, including her research reports and more on digital body language, click here: https://lightbulbmoment.info/topresources/
Or to further the conversation with either Gary or Jo, use the links below.
Gary: www.linkedin.com/in/garycookson
Jo: www.linkedin.com/in/jocooklightbulb

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Learning From The Edges currently has 34 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Management, Learning And Development, How To, Podcasts, Education and Business.

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