In our latest podcast episode with Sheridan Webb and induction expert Alex Castello-Cortes from CCW Consulting, you'll discover how induction processes can shape the future of employee success within an organisation.Sheridan and Alex discuss t

Reflective Practice

Feb 19th, 2024 46m 29s

Join Sheridan and Leanne Davies - Learning adventurer - in this episode as they discuss the intricacies of design, learning, and self-reflection with our latest podcast episode. This episode reveals the unexpected connections between these dom

Designing Large Scale Training Events

Feb 12th, 2024 45m 17s

Sheridan is joined by corporate training specialist and international speaker, Sherine Clarke, in an insightful conversation of creating large-scale events and the nuances of addressing large audiences, in this latest podcast episode. Sherine

Consulting Skills

Feb 5th, 2024 41m 5s

In this episode, Sheridan Webb and Annette Barnes delve into the intricate world of consulting, training design, and how AI technology is shaping these fields. Sheridan and Annette discuss and unravel the difference and similarities between co

What? No powerpoint?

Jan 29th, 2024 39m 49s

In the Episode, What? No Powerpoint, Sheridan Webb welcomes three guests from the VIP community: Emer O'Leary, Sonali Kumarakulasinghe, and Debbie Yarwood. This episode explores dynamic alternatives to PowerPoint in both face-to-face and virtua

Designing Training for a Multicultural Audience

Jan 22nd, 2024 50m 27s

In this episode Sheridan chats with Marina Ibrahim from Globality Coaching on Designing Training for Multicultural Audiences.This is a fascinating conversation which delves into the nuances of designing training for a multicultural audience, h

A strategic approach to training design

Jan 12th, 2024 41m 6s

Sheridan chats with Ross Stevenson, of Steal These Thoughts in this episode looking at a strategic approach to training design.This episode covers some key points about strategic approaches to skills development and training design including

Ai In Training Design

Dec 18th, 2023 44m 24s

Sheridan chats with Eleanor Hudgell, of Pure Learning Limited in this episode exploring AI in training design.Eleanor is a Freelance Training Designer who has worked in many industries over her career.In this episode Sheridan and Eleanor talk

Graduate Training Programmes

Jun 5th, 2023 46m 16s

Today Sheridan chats with Natalie Houlton of Yellow Duck Development about designing and delivering graduate training programmes.Natalie amongst other training roles works with graduates providing them with foundational skills and helping them

Subject Matter Experts as Trainers

May 28th, 2023 39m 1s

Today Sheridan chats with Penny Booth Smith of PBS Consulting, a long term VIP Member of Training Designers Club.In this conversation Sheridan and Penny talk about situations that they have experienced where this training has been done well an

Training Middle Managers

May 22nd, 2023 39m 19s

Today Sheridan chats with Annette Cairns of Green Shed Talent Development, a VIP Member of Training Designers Club.In this conversation they discuss how the middle management and more importantly the training of the middle management is someti

Learning Journeys

May 15th, 2023 43m 5s

Sheridan chats with Jackie Clifford from Clarity in the episode on Learning JourneysJackie has been in and out of organisations, all my all her career. She has had a variety of roles, working in the public, private and not for profit sectors

Systems Training

May 7th, 2023 35m 19s

Sheridan chats with Susanna Simmons of productive IT in this episode.They discuss the topic of Systems Training and the many different ways that it can be approached and how they feel it is not always the correct way.Susanna started her caree

Peer Learning

Apr 30th, 2023 47m 3s

In this episode, Sheridan chats with Liz Needham about Peer Learning.Liz has been a coach, and a training facilitator and worked 1-2-1 with businesses, she brings all her skills together to help others to learn together. Liz is passionate abo

Training Needs Analysis

Apr 24th, 2023 41m 11s

In this episode Sheridan chats with Michelle Potthurst about Training Needs Analysis.Michelle supports small businesses with L&D functions and has a real interest in Training Needs Analysis. A strong believer in giving people a skill and fram

Demystifying eLearning

Apr 17th, 2023 40m 38s

In this episode Sheridan chats with Jennifer about eLearning and how it can be incorporated into blended learning.Jennifer started using eLearning well before the rest of the L&D Community and before the pandemic forced the hand of many other

Creating a Learning Community

Apr 29th, 2022 54m 48s

Whilst Terry has been busy creating games-based learning, Sheridan has been building a learning community for L&D professionals. In this episode, she discusses her learning from this journey, how a community can enhance any learning system and

A Games-Based Approach to Learning

Apr 16th, 2022 58m 58s

In this episode, Terry lifts the lid on taking a games-based approach to learning design, sharing tips from his own development journey as he moves away from traditional training design and into creating games for learning. Even if you're not a

Evaluation in Training Design

Oct 19th, 2020 51m 47s

Everybody in L&D knows that evaluation is important. But not enough of it gets done, and what does get done isn't always as effective as it could be. What can we as training designers do about that? In the final episode of our second season, we

Design Thinking in Learning Design

Oct 12th, 2020 55m 7s

Design Thinking is a concept that's gained a lot of currency, but much of it outside L&D. How does it compare to design models often used in training design? What can it teach us for designing training? Why isn't it used more in L&D circles? We

Structure in Training Design

Oct 5th, 2020 49m 19s

You've got your content together. But how do you structure it so that there's flow, and to maximise engagement and learning? It can be difficult to wrestle everything into place and decide how to cover each element. In this episode, we have a h

Varied Activities in Training Design

Sep 28th, 2020 45m 59s

Trainers and Training Designers can be forgiven for the temptation to use tried-and-trusted activities and types of activity. But if the aim is to maximise engagement and learning, and meet the learning objectives, having a variety of activitie

Designing Online Training

Sep 21st, 2020 53m 20s

After our season-opening double-header on Virtual Training, we wanted to take a look at another hot topic: Online, non-live training. With less face-to-face learning, both are receiving a boost. But how do we need to design differently for reco

Actors and Learning Design

Sep 14th, 2020 58m 46s

Actors can produce powerful learning experiences, live and virtually, and offer something very different to other training methods. But how do we design sessions that make the best possible use of actors and drama? As always, we focus on the pr

Designing Virtual Training, Part 2

Sep 7th, 2020 48m 40s

With worldwide events since March 2020 causing major changes in the world of L&D, virtual training is receiving a massive boost in usage. Previously face-to-face workshops and topics are being run over Zoom, Microsoft Teams and a host of other