Episodes
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Human Side of Learning and Talent Technology!
In today’s episode we sit down with Jules Carman, Head of Global Strategic Alliances and Digital Transformation at Sage, to talk with us about effective digital transformations and why they are so critical to an organization’s success. We discuss Jules’ background, what exactly is a digital transformation, and what do effective digital transformations look like.
We also discuss:
Bluewater has a new office!Jules’ background and what Sage providesWhat does a good digital transformation look like?How to begin to implement digital transformationWhat is the value of digital transformation?What is technology debt? How COVID forced companies to transform their digital landscapeWant to dive even deeper into learning & talent technology?
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Or take a look at some of our recent blog posts!
https://www.bluewaterlearning.com/blogs/
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Human Side of Learning and Talent Technology!
In today’s episode we sit down with Blake Beus, the Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Allen Communications, to discuss how to develop effective content strategies for employee training. We talk about the difficulties of creating compelling compliance training, how to avoid checking boxes, and some recent changes in learning and development technology.
We also discuss:
Who is Allen Communications? Blake’s approach to content developmentHow to avoid overload of technology and contentHow to make learning resources more availableWhat are the effects of an effective learning program?Recent changes in training and development programsWant to dive even deeper into learning & talent technology?
Check out previous episodes below:
https://www.bluewaterlearning.com/podcast/
Or take a look at some of our recent blog posts!
https://www.bluewaterlearning.com/blogs/
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Human Side of Learning and Talent Technology!
In this episode, we are joined by Robert Patteri, the Senior Vice President of Strategy at Connex. Today we discuss with Robert what goes into managing training programs at a global company as well as how remote training has affected their approach.
We also cover:
A quick goat update from TiffanyRobert’s background as a trained actor and how he got into trainingDealing with small “fires” before they turn into big “fires”What is Connex?How do you manage global training initiatives?The challenge of different cultures in trainingHow has remote learning affected training protocols?How to handle employee burnoutWant to dive even deeper into learning & talent technology?
Check out previous episodes below:
https://www.bluewaterlearning.com/podcast/
Or take a look at some of our recent blog posts!
https://www.bluewaterlearning.com/blogs/
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Human Side of Learning and Talent Technology!
On this episode we are joined by Lisa Edstrom, Global HCP Engagement and Compliance Leader at 3M Health Care. We discuss with her the challenges of managing compliance training initiatives from a global perspective as well as changes the COVID has caused in corporate training.
We also cover:
Who has better state fairs, Texas or Minnesota?The challenge of compliance at a global healthcare companyHow to approach learning & development at a very large company?Adding entertainment into typical trainingShifting from classroom to online learningIs hybrid training going to be the preferred method going forward?Finding technology that meets people’s needs in 2021Technology doesn’t fix bad systemsWant to dive even deeper into learning & talent technology?
Check out previous episodes below:
https://www.bluewaterlearning.com/podcast/
Or take a look at some of our recent blog posts!
https://www.bluewaterlearning.com/blogs/
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Human Side of Learning and Talent Technology!
In our latest podcast episode, we dive into the topic of user experiences in learning & talent management as well as review some steps you can take to make your user experience more engaging without breaking the bank.
We cover:
The podcast team is officially remote this weekBennett does a dog DNA testUser experience is more than visual!Learner accessibility to content is essentialHow to define a user persona and create content based off itHow important is ease of use?How to deal with learner expectationsCreating powerful UX doesn’t have to be hard or expensiveWant to dive even deeper into learning & talent technology?
Check out previous episodes below:
https://www.bluewaterlearning.com/podcast/
Or take a look at some of our recent blog posts!
https://www.bluewaterlearning.com/blogs/
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Human Side of Learning and Talent Technology!
In our latest episode, we cover the challenge of recruiting in a post COVID world as well as some steps you can take to make this process go both effectively and smoothly.
We also discuss:
Bluewater is moving!How recruiting is going to change this yearWhat does virtualization of recruiting look like?Preparing for rehiring as things get ramped back upHow does technology play a role in recruiting?How to reduce recruiting costsHow to balance people and automationWant to dive even deeper into learning & talent technology?
Check out previous episodes below:
https://www.bluewaterlearning.com/podcast/
Or take a look at some of our recent blog posts!
https://www.bluewaterlearning.com/blogs/
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Welcome to a new episode of the Human Side of Learning and Talent Technology!
In this episode, we discuss how to integrate learning ecosystems & processes and why that might be more complicated than you’d think.
We also cover:
Chris’ vacationDiving into learning technology integrationsHow to connect separated learning systemsWhy integration is not a simple processWhat are the complexities of a complete integration?Why HR managers have been running at 120% capacity this yearWhy assumptions can be so damaging in building an ecosystemWant to dive even deeper into learning & talent technology?
Check out previous episodes below:
https://www.bluewaterlearning.com/podcast/
Or take a look at some of our recent blog posts!
https://www.bluewaterlearning.com/blogs/
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Welcome to a new episode of the Human Side of Learning and Talent Technology!
Today we dive into the topic of decision analytics and why they are so critical to a successful organization.
In our memorable discussion with Bluewater guest Dave Seligsohn, we discuss:
An introduction to Dave and some sports talkWhat is Decision Analytics?What do you have to gain by doing Decision Analytics?What are the actual steps that are involved in proper Decision Analytics?Finding critical information in your current processesThe most surprising things we’ve found in Decision AnalyticsWant to dive even deeper into learning & talent technology?
Check out previous episodes below:
https://www.bluewaterlearning.com/podcast/
Or take a look at some of our recent blog posts!
https://www.bluewaterlearning.com/blogs/
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Human Side of Learning and Talent Technology!
In today’s episode, we look into the topic of staff augmentation, when it makes sense to do, and how to best utilize this option.
We also discuss:
Bennet has a new family member (not a goat)How to deal with increased workloads & changes due to COVIDWhat is staff augmentation?How to handle work cyclesWhy augmentation allows you to be flexibleWho benefits most from augmentation?What are the costs and benefits?How quickly can someone get caught up to speed?Want to learn more about critical learning and talent technology issues?
Check out previous episodes and more learning and talent technology content here!
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Human Side of Learning and Talent Technology!
In this episode, we dive deep into compliance training, how it’s changed due to the pandemic, and how to effectively plan ahead for the future.
We also discuss:
What’s your favorite video game?How do games factor into learning?How did COVID affect compliance training?How do compliance processes need to evolve?What kind of business cases can be built from people who handled this pandemic well or poorly?How to optimize video for compliance trainingWhat can augmented reality do to affect training?Want to learn more about critical learning and talent technology issues?
Check out previous episodes and more learning and talent technology content here!
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Human Side of Learning and Talent Technology!
In today’s episode, we discuss how to choose an effective learning and talent technology as well as important questions to ask yourself during this process.
We also discuss:
Recapping the Texas snowpocalypseWhat do you need to know to effectively choose an LMS?Processes versus functionality? It depends!How important is looking forward when choosing learning technology?What role does analytics play?What happens when technology falls short?How to start thinking 7-10 years down the roadWant to learn more about critical learning and talent technology issues? Contact Bluewater here.
Check out previous episodes and more learning and talent technology content here!
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Human Side of Learning and Talent Technology!
Today’s topic has to do with the actual process of evaluating your current learning ecosystem and what that might look like for your organization.
We also discuss:
Does Chris only wear one outfit?Mapping out the employee lifecycle to startWhat does a learning ecosystem require?What does waste in technology systems look like?How do you gather critical data?Don’t solve for the business, solve with the businessHow to include vendors in the evaluation processWhat does the timeframe look like?Like what you hear? Make sure to subscribe to the show and give us a positive rating!
Make sure to also check out our website https://www.bluewaterlearning.com to dive deeper into more learning and talent technology content!
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Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Human Side of Learning and Talent Technology!
Today we dive deep into why evaluating your learning ecosystem is critical to the success of developing your employees.
We also discuss:
Chris having an unwanted visitor in his houseHow roughly 60% of companies are currently reevaluating their learning technology this yearWhy are people evaluating their learning tech right now?What’s an effective learning ecosystem based on?How do skills gaps effect your evaluationWhy there is no such thing as a single solutionWhy evaluation of your systems are criticalLike what you hear? Make sure to subscribe to the show and give us a positive rating!
Make sure to also check out our website https://www.bluewaterlearning.com to dive deeper into more learning and talent technology content!
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Welcome to a new episode of the Human Side of Learning & Talent Technology!
In this episode, we discuss how to build a technology ecosystem and why that’s a critical part of managing your learning & talent technology.
We also cover the following topics:
Living life as a ginger in the sunWhat do you do on vacation?What is a learning ecosystem?What are the goals of an effective ecosystem?What do I need to understand in order to start building a learning ecosystem?How does this impact career pathing?Like what you heard? Make sure to rate and subscribe to the podcast so you can stay up to date with the latest in the learning and talent development world!Also, check out our website at https://www.bluewaterlearning.com to dive deeper into more learning and talent technology content!
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Welcome to another episode of the Human Side of Learning & Talent Technology!
Today we cover how to evaluate your current learning & talent tech when deciding whether to fix it or ditch it. We also touch on the following topics.
What travel did you miss due to COVID?Digging deeper into Fix it or Ditch itHow do you begin to evaluate your current technology?Addressing the 7 key areas of learning & talent technologyWhat is your user experience?Do you have the right content? Content is king.Like what you heard? Make sure to rate and subscribe to the podcast so you can stay up to date with the latest in the learning and talent development world!Also, check out our website at https://www.bluewaterlearning.com to dive deeper into more learning and talent technology content!
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Today we address how to handle skills in the workplace in our increasingly virtual world. We start the podcast off with a critically important question, do aliens exist? We also discuss:- The importance of defining necessary skills- How living in a skill-based economy effects the workplace- How skills and career paths intersect- Capabilities of AI in addressing skillsEnjoying the podcast? Make sure to subscribe and rate our new show so that you can stay up to date with the latest in the learning & talent technology world! Learn more at https://www.bluewaterlearning.com
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Today we do a quick 2020 recap and have a welcome embrace of the new year!We also cover the topic of addressing skill in the workplace and discuss: - How the need for skills have evolved- What are the effects of technology/working from home on skills- What skills are transferrable and why is that important? - What is the benefit of focusing on skillsEnjoying the podcast? Make sure to subscribe and rate our new show so that you can stay up to date with the latest in the learning & talent technology world! Learn more at https://www.bluewaterlearning.com
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In our latest episode, we keep digging into whether to fix or ditch your learning & talent technology. Today we focus on the topic of technology and discuss:- The three reasons to either ditch or fix your learning & talent technology- Stories of organizations who decided to either fix or ditch their learning & talent technology systems and why they did it - Why someone would want to ditch their learning & talent technology in the first place? Like what you heard?Make sure to rate and subscribe to the podcast or visit https://www.bluewaterlearning.com so you can stay up to date with the latest in the learning and talent development world!
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In this episode, we discuss whether to fix or ditch your learning and talent technology. We also cover: - Tiffany has new twins (goats)- We deep dive into the strategy behind effective learning & talent technology- We ask how to know when to either ix or ditch your learning & talent technology- We cover the three main reasons to either fix or ditch your current learning & talent technologyFix:You are looking for an immediate impact on your people and financeYou recognize it’s not your technology that’s bad, it just needs to be updated or optimizedYou have no new budget for getting new learning & talent technologyDitch:Organizational frustration - there’s no way to recoverYour current technology does not solve your specific business problemsYou need a comprehensive learning and talent ecosystemLike what you heard? Make sure to rate and subscribe to the podcast so you can stay up to date with the latest in the learning and talent development world!Also, check out our website at https://www.bluewaterlearning.com to dive deeper into more learning and talent technology content!
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Welcome back to The Human Side of Learning and Talent Technologies! This episode, we dive deep into utilizing tech in order to drive employee engagement. We cover topics like:
What does the marriage of technology & engagement look like?Using technology for effective recruitingHow can technology effect employee growth & promotions?What are effective strategies to incorporate technology with onboarding?What does effective use of management technology look like?How does technology impact pay?Like what you hear? Make sure to subscribe to the show and give us a positive rating!
Also, check out our website at https://www.bluewaterlearning.com to dive deeper into more learning and talent technology content!
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