Modern Learning on the Air

Visit us at https://www.insynctraining.com and don’t miss out on our latest FREE webinar: Sign Up at https://www.insynctraining.com/webinar In this insightful session, Karen Vieth and Jennifer Hofmann of InSync Training explore the profound connection between hybrid work culture and learning culture. As organizations increasingly adopt hybrid models, the integration of continuous learning into our daily work environments becomes crucial. Karen initiates a thoughtful discussion on how the practices we embed into our hybrid work culture, such as leveraging technologies and creating spaces for peer-to-peer learning, significantly impact our learning culture. Jennifer expands on this by introducing the "four Cs" that have been instrumental in the success of InSync's hybrid work culture: Communication, Connection, Collaboration, and Creation. She details how these elements not only facilitate a robust work culture but are also essential in fostering an effective learning environment. Tune in to discover practical insights and strategies that can transform your organizational culture and learning outcomes. Key Highlights: Understanding Hybrid Work Culture: Insights into the stable rise of hybrid work environments and their implications. The Four Cs of Success: Deep dive into Communication, Connection, Collaboration, and Creation, and their pivotal roles in both work and learning environments. Practical Strategies: Real-world applications of these concepts within InSync's 20 years of experience in fostering successful hybrid work cultures. For more enlightening discussions and resources on enhancing your organizational learning and development, check back regularly and subscribe to our channel!

In this enlightening episode of "Modern Learning on the Air," hosted by Jeff Brown, Creative Director at InSync Training, we continue our April series on Redefining Workforce Development with a focus on the nuances of crafting learning content for a global audience. Jeff is joined by Dr. Charles Dye, Director of Research, and Jennifer Hofmann, Founder and Chief Strategist at InSync, to discuss the critical theme of regionalization in global training programs. As our workforce becomes increasingly hybrid and global, the challenge of delivering training that resonates across diverse cultural and regional landscapes has never been more pertinent. This episode dives into the art of regionalizing content to ensure relevancy, engagement, and effectiveness, transcending mere translation to address the unique needs of learners worldwide. Key discussion points include: The distinction between globalization and regionalization in learning content. Strategies for designing training that caters to diverse regions without losing the core message. The importance of cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in global training initiatives. Practical tips for organizations looking to implement or improve their regionalized training programs. Whether you're a learning and development professional striving to enhance your global training strategies or simply interested in the intersection of culture and education, this conversation is packed with insights, experiences, and advice from leading experts in the virtual learning space. Don't miss out on this deep dive into Redefining Workforce Development. Subscribe to our channel for more episodes and visit www.insynctraining.com for additional resources and upcoming webinars focused on advancing virtual learning excellence.

Join host Jeff Brown on "Modern Learning on the Air" as we dive into the transformative world of corporate training. This episode features a riveting discussion with learning and development luminaries Jennifer Hoffman and Karen Vieth, who share their insights on navigating the evolving landscape of corporate training. From the shift towards virtual classrooms and hybrid learning environments to the critical role of change management in fostering an adaptive workforce, this podcast episode sheds light on strategies that businesses are employing to empower their teams through effective training. Learn how organizations are tackling the challenges presented by rapid changes, the pandemic's lasting impact on training practices, and how to foster a culture of continuous learning and resilience among employees. Whether you're a training professional, HR leader, or just passionate about the future of learning and development, this episode offers valuable perspectives on preparing for the workforce of tomorrow.

Mark Harter joins the Modern Learning on the Air guest roster to discuss his unexpected journey to becoming a learning experience designer. During his captivating 30-minute podcast, Mark answers key training and development questions like, “What are the guiding principles of modern learner engagement?” “How do we get our learners to invest in training programs?” and “How does technology shape our work?”

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How do our brains work? What impacts knowledge retention? Can you truly create universally-appealing training? Oded Ilan, Chief Marketing Officer for Iridize explores the complicated answers to these pressing questions during his Modern Learning on the Air interview.

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What does the future of learning look like? Take a peek with L&D practitioner Myra Travin. During her 30-minute interview with Phylise Banner, you'll find out how to create and grow learning ecosystems, and why learning professionals need to work in three places at once.

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Learning and Performance expert Lou Rusell reveals her four keys to emotional intelligence and how they impact learners today. Listen to learn her recommended daily exercise that you can use to boost your EQ!

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Did you know that learning and performance practitioners "aren't in training, they're in marketing?" Uncover how humans learn with Chris Osborn, Founder of Chris Osborn Advisors. Discover his book recommendations for better understanding how your brain works, and why we need to throw the 70:20:10 model in the trash.

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How do people learn? This question keeps corporate trainers and educators up at night. Expert Julie Dirksen has tackled this quandary over the course of her career and generously shares the answer with Phylise Banner and Modern Learning on the Air listeners.

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Catherine Lombardozzi defines learning environments as, "a collection of resources and activities for learning that is deliberately curated w/ a specific knowledge and skill development in mind." Discover a proven process for designing effective learning environments, incorporating them into your instructional design approach, and improving your training programs.

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Modern Learning on the Air with Jennifer Hofmann, Founder and President and Karen Vieth, Director of Services at InSync Training. Jennifer and Karen discuss the value of certification programs for virtual classroom design, facilitation and production.

Christine Miles, Chief Architect at Ci Squared, joins Phylise Banner to discuss the power of your "why" in business and learning. Listen in to discover the Art of the Nudge, the worst conversation starter, and how story can inspire change.

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Fun and games are serious business in learning and development. Dr. Stephen Slota explains the power of games in our training programs. He defines the difference between gamification and game-based learning, how learning theory drives the tools we build, the critical one-to-one ratio essential to any essential learning game, and gaining stakeholder buy-in.

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Jane Bozarth, world’s oldest millennial, world’s worst bureaucrat, and learning expert joins Modern Learning on the Air to discuss and define social learning. Listen in as she shares her tried-and-true tips for designing learning environments supportive of social collaboration. Discover how even free social tools can cultivate conversation amongst learners, and how showing both your work and your failures have value in the workplace.

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Daniel Foster, the strategy lead for the Snagit application at TechSmith, believes the best learning professionals think like dirty marketers. What does that mean? It requires us to apply concepts from the best marketing campaigns to our training programs, to prove the value of the experience to our learners. Listen in as Daniel shares a six-step framework for achieving this goal.

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Modern Learning on the Air welcomes Michael Sutton, game-based learning innovator and architect, edupreneur, and funification expert to the show! Our modern workplace learners struggle everyday with boredom, and Learning and Development may have the power to change the game. Listen as we consider business and learning questions like, “Why aren’t our workplaces more fun?” and “How do we funify work through gamification?”

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In this Modern Learning on the Air episode, Marjorie Derven defines Diversity & Inclusion as it relates to the modern workplace, why it’s critical to organizational success, and how to implement a D&I initiative in your company.

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Karen  Vieth, VP of Virtual Learning Services at InSync Training chats with  Dr. Charles Chaffin,  Author, Educator, and consultant. He has written 6  books related to areas of psychology and teaches in a variety of  programs through Executive Education at several colleges and  universities as well as within his own business. He works with a number  of organizations in helping them maximize their learning programs and  employee productivity.  This month's topic is part of the “its  complicated series” where we previously discussed Hybrid learning from  an Instructional Design and evaluative perspective. With this , we turn  our attention to the numbing effects that the information age can have  on virtual classrooms and learner experiences.

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Jennifer Hofmann and Karen Vieth explore the sweet spot where Hybrid and Blended Learning come together.

Dr. Jane Bozarth, Director of Research for The Learning Guild and Dr. Charles Dye, Technical Director, Research and Evaluation, at InSync Training, explore myths in learning and development and how they impact learning outcomes today.

Listen to find out why certification in virtual classroom design, facilitation and production is needed now more than ever.