Ep 40: Adrian C Bazemore on ‘Learning Never Stops’: The L&D Paradigm

03/25/21 • 41 min

Yes, indeed, no matter whether we are in office or working from home, the learning never stops, as Vinay finds out in this riveting conversation with friend, Adrian C Bazemore, Lead of International Learning & Development and Lead for DEI L&D for Chick-fil-A, Inc., one of North America's largest fast food chains. Adrian’s work in L&D stands out for his ability to successfully translate the learning engagement into what its true application would look like.

[05:01s] From Sales to L&D: His true calling

[11:24s] Responding to restaurant L&D in a pandemic

[19:33s] DEI: 'Truth matters'

[29:05s] Future of L&D and DEI

[36:11s] RWL: Adrian’s recommendation to read ‘Talking to Strangers’ and ‘David & Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants’ by Malcolm Gladwell

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[05:01s] From Sales to L&D: His true calling

[11:24s] Responding to restaurant L&D in a pandemic

[19:33s] DEI: 'Truth matters'

[29:05s] Future of L&D and DEI

[36:11s] RWL: Adrian’s recommendation to read ‘Talking to Strangers’ and ‘David & Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants’ by Malcolm Gladwell

Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn

Connect with Vinay on Twitter, LinkedIn or email him at [email protected]

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Ep 39: Insights 10 in 10: Networking

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With or without a pandemic, one thing will never change – our need to network and connect with others. This week, Vinay brings you his Top 10 best practices to help you network better for professional and personal success. Networking is easier than you think, and it can be learnt! As Susan RoAne said, ‘Networking is an enrichment program, not an entitlement program.’ So, go on, hit the play button and get networking!

[01:48s] Tip #1: Networking is a goal.

[02:16s] Tip #2: Ditch the sales pitch.

[02:56s] Tip #3: Use your resume as a tool for advice.

[03:23s] Tip #4: Don’t use networking just to ask for a job.

[04:00s] Tip #5: Be really active on social media.

[04:45s] Tip #6: Have a point of view.

[05:24s] Tip #7: Meet people through other people. Connect people with others.,

[06:20s] Tip #8: Let others speak, ask questions, show interest in what they do. Listen.

[07:12s] Tip #9: It’s not a meet and greet. It’ a hope to re-meet.

[08:03s] Tip #10: Remember to say ‘thank you’ and follow-up.

Recommended reading: ‘Never Eat Alone’by Keith Ferrazzi

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Ep 41: Insights 10 in 10: Stakeholder Management

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Have you got your ducks in a row? Stakeholder management is absolutely critical to the success of any project or activity or change measures, in your organization. Align your stakeholders to your cause effectively, with Vinay’s Top 10 best practices.

[02:15s] Tip #1: Connect with mutual contacts to learn more about your stakeholder.

[02:35s] Tip #2: Consciously work on expanding your network.

[03:00s] Tip #3: Step back, create a stakeholder map.

[03:35s] Tip #4: Outline your ask very clearly beforehand.

[04:32s] Tip #5: Outline their need from you, your proposal: What’s in it for them?

[05:54s] Tip #6: Brainstorm on possible stumbling blocks from stakeholder’s perspective.

[07:00s] Tip #7: Initiate the conversation with an open and flexible mind.

[07:46s] Tip #8: Keep the focus of the conversation on your and their desired outcomes.

[08:45s] Tip #9: Communicate extensively on what's relevant to them.

[09:37s] Tip #10: Keep all lines of communication open.

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