The Training Design Podcast

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 the importance of employee induction, to help people and businesses thrive in today's modern workforce. They discuss the unique aspects of induction training, the 80/20 rule for job competency, and the importance of integrating new hires into teams smoothly and effectively. Induction isn't just about completing training checklists; it's about fostering meaningful, two-way communication between managers and employees, utilizing hybrid learning methods, and ensuring that training is relevant and timely. Find out why induction needs to start before day one and should include a clear path of progression for both employees and managers. If you're keen on developing a nurturing work environment that promotes long-term employee retention and satisfaction, this podcast episode is an invaluable resource. You'll hear how to blend technology with personalisation to enhance the onboarding experience. And remember, a good induction program benefits everyone! Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-castellocortes-retail-learning-consultant-413a7b12/ Visit her website: https://www.ccwlearningconsultants.com Download your free guide to induction here: https://training-designers-club.newzenler.com/courses/a-practical-guide-to-induction-training Materials for a new manager programme: https://www.power-hour.co.uk/product-page/the-new-manager-programme-1 Visit www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk for more information Become a VIP member here: https://trainingdesignersclub.co.uk/vip-membership Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrainingDesignersClub Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner/

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 domains and provides practical insights for everyone from trainers and facilitators to coaches and designers. Leanne Davies delves into how reflection is not only a tool for learners but a significant practice for professional development across various roles. The conversation covers the principles of coaching, the practicalities of reflective practice, and how it encourages better training design and delivery. S Discover the "What? So What? Now What?" learning structure, the power of double-loop learning, and the importance of designing reflection into the learner's journey. If you're involved in educational design, facilitation, or looking to enhance your personal growth through reflective techniques, this conversation is brimming with expertise and engaging anecdotes. Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated with our thought-provoking discussions, and share your experiences with reflective practice in the design field in the comments below! Have you integrated reflective practices into your professional skill set? How has it changed the way you approach your work? Join the conversation! Useful Links: Visit www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk for more information and become a VIP member here: https://www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk/vip-membership Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrainingDesignersClub Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner/ Connect with Leanne on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannelivelearn/ Visit her website: https://livelearn.org.uk/ The university of Edinburgh Reflection Toolkit: https://www.ed.ac.uk/reflection Reflective Practice: Writing and Professional Development by Gillie E J Bolton and Russell Delderfield https://www.amazon.co.uk/Reflective-Practice-Writing-Professional-Development/dp/1526411695 Liberating Structures Website: https://www.liberatingstructures.com/

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 brings over two decades of expertise to the conversation, discussing the challenges and strategies for engaging large corporations and multinational companies in meaningful training sessions. She addresses the importance of capturing and maintaining the attention span of professionals, and shares personal stories to give practical advice on creating intimacy with your audience, no matter the size. Whether it's designing virtual sessions or designing impactful conferences, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways for anyone in the field of professional development and corporate training. Don't forget to subscribe for more fascinating discussions, and share your experiences in the comments below. Have you ever had to capture the attention of a massive audience? What tips and tactics worked for you? Connect with Sherine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherineclarke/ Visit www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk for more information Become a VIP member here: https://trainingdesignersclub.co.uk/vip-membership Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrainingDesignersClub Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner/

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 consulting and coaching. Expect a candid conversation that illuminates the differences and synergies between these roles, with both speakers sharing their rich experiences and practical advice. Annette brings her perspective on consulting— clarifying the unique place consulting occupies in professional development. For both newcomers and seasoned professionals, this conversation is filled with relatable scenarios, technical tips, and strategic approaches to consulting skills. As they tackle this broad topic, Sheridan and Annette provide clarity and strategy. 🎙️ Don't forget to subscribe for more discussions on AI, training, and consulting. Visit www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk for more information Become a VIP member here: https://trainingdesignersclub.co.uk/vip-membership Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrainingDesignersClub Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner/ Episode specific Connect with Annette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-barnes-877b163/ Visit her website: https://innersolutionsltd.co.uk/ Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/innersolutionslifecoaching

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 virtual training environments, ideal for facilitators, trainers, and educators looking to enrich their visual storytelling toolkit. Discover how Emer, a visual facilitator, trainer, and coach, harnesses the power of hand-drawn graphics for engaging workshops. Sonali shares her passion for the Emotional Culture Deck and liberating structures in her consultancy, coaching, and facilitation sessions. Meanwhile, Debbie emphasises the practical benefits of using Mural for management and leadership training, especially for remote delivery with small tech startups. Learn from their insights into adapting their methods for virtual interaction, drawing from the necessity of innovation during 2020's shift to online platforms. Tune in to find the secrets of enhancing your training sessions, workshops, and presentations with visually compelling and participatory methods that go beyond conventional slides. Don't forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes and share your thoughts in the comments about your experiences with visual aids! Have you found a favourite alternative to PowerPoint? Let's discuss! Connect with Emer O’Leary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emeroleary/ Sign up to her Secrets of Simple Graphics course: https://trainingdesignersclub.co.uk/emer-oleary Connect with Debbie Yarwood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbieyarwood/ Visit her website: https://thesmartermanager.com/ Connect with Sonali Kumarakulasinghe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonalikmcipd/ Download a free version of the Emotional Culture Deck here: https://www.ridersandelephants.com/the-emotional-culture-deck and click on the link to Start by getting your free deck today Check out Liberating Structures here: https://www.liberatingstructures.com/ Lunch n Learn on using graphics in facilitation: https://training-designers-club.newzenler.com/courses/lunch-n-learn-hand-drawn-graphics Visit www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk for more information Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrainingDesignersClub Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner/

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, highlighting the complexities and considerations that come into play and emphasises the need for a thorough understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds of the audience Sheridan and Marina discuss the significance of adapting training materials, such as slides and handouts, to suit the diverse audience, ensuring that translations are accurate and inclusive of diverse cultural representations This is a really thought-provoking conversation and one that really highlights the importance of the need for open-mindedness and continuous learning to effectively design and deliver training that is culturally sensitive and inclusive. Have a listen and we’d love to know your takeaways! General Visit www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk for more information Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrainingDesignersClub Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner/ Episode specific Connect with Marina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinaibrahim/ Visit her website: https://www.globility-coaching.com/ Lunch n Learn on designing for a multicultural audience https://training-designers-club.newzenler.com/courses/lunch-n-learn-designing-training-multicultural-audience Erin Meyer: The Culture Map https://www.amazon.co.uk/Culture-Map-Decoding-People-Cultures/dp/1610392760/ Culture mapping tools from Erin Meyer https://erinmeyer.com/tools/

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 the idea of being a strategic ​L&D leader involves understanding an organization's culture, constraints, and contexts, and balancing the needs of the long term with current requirements. Ross highlighted the importance of being smartly innovative and understanding that not everything that counts can be measured. One thing that they are both very clear about is that for strategic skills development, you must understand the specific needs and constraints of an organization and gradually start to introduce innovative methods, to help to change mindsets around training and development. This is a great episode to help you take a strategic approach to your training design. Have a listen and we’d love to hear your thoughts on this subject. Visit www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk for more information Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrainingDesignersClub Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner/ Connect with Ross on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rstevensonuk/ Visit his website and sign up for his brilliant newsletter here: https://stealthesethoughts.com/newsletter/

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 about how AI has changed the landscape of Training Design. They have both fully embraced AI into their work and explain the many different ways that it can utilised. This is a great episode and I am sure that you are going to really enjoy it. Have a listen and we’d love to hear your thoughts on this subject. Connect with Eleanor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eleanor-hudgell-learning-designer-8554945 Lunch n Learn on using AI for training design https://training-designers-club.newzenler.com/courses/lunch-n-learn-using-ai-to-design-training-on-demand Visit www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk for more information Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrainingDesignersClub Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner/

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 to develop those skills, in a variety of different companies from SME’s to global companies in multiple industries. Within her graduate training programme brings together the key aspects of training that other managers in businesses are already successful in doing such as networking and building relationships with their peers. Natalie is currently working with one company and explains during the 18 month programme that it is being endorsed by The President of the company and this level of endorsement from senior management is a very important part in showing graduates how a company takes a programme. Natalie is passionate about getting the right elements of a graduate programme together, making sure that all the parts are joined up and have the right management and infrastructure to allow this to happen. This includes having a programme sponsor, programme coordinator, programme administrator and a programme facilitator. This is a fascinating conversation between Sheridan and Natalie, where Sheridan shares her own experience of being on a graduate programme and how things have changed with the new generation of graduates. And if you have been on a graduate programme recently or a while ago, we’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode. Connect with Natalie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliehoulton/ Visit her website here https://www.yellowduckdevelopment.co.uk/ Visit www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk for more information Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrainingDesignersClub Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner/

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 and not as well as it could have been when using Subject Matter Experts as trainers. They both agree that these are fabulous people but they might not have delivered training before and therefore need to have the understanding of how training works yet within businesses they have a lot of credibility due to the their knowledge. Penny explains a situation where she trained alongside a Subject Matter Expert and how it went well due to providing both structured training and the subject knowledge. Penny also believes that you need to get the WHY. If you don’t have the why and the buy in then employees are not going to take what you are training seriously and follow through to the what and how, which is what knowledgeable are able to do. This is a great conversation that brings in other training topics as the conversation flows. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this if you’re a subject matter expert or if you’ve worked alongside one and if you agree or not?

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 sometimes forgotten or not seen as important as other training, despite being an integral part of the company. Annette explains the options of having a pick and mix style middle management programme, as it is crucial to understand and deliver the correct training. An example of this that Annette chats to Sheridan about is open questions. The majority of middle managers will understand what an open question is but when they are put in a situation where they are asked to use them, it sometimes becomes clear that although they know what they are, they may not use them as often as they should. This is a very thought provoking conversation on the training that middle managers have before they become managers and then the training that they do or don’t get at middle management and how this translates into how well they do their job. We’d love to hear your thoughts on this if you’re a middle manager and if you agree or not? Connect with Annette on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/annette-cairns-greenshedtalent/ Visit her website: https://www.greenshedtalent.co.uk/ The Outstanding Middle Manager https://www.amazon.co.uk/Outstanding-Middle-Manager-High-performing-Mid-level/dp/0749474661/ Visit www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk for more information Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrainingDesignersClub Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner/

Sheridan chats with Jackie Clifford from Clarity in the episode on Learning Journeys Jackie 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 One of her focuses is with new managers. And helping managers who have suddenly been told that they have to manage a team - and that can range from an accountancy practice to a group of scientists. And another part is on coaching and mentoring. Having co-authored three books, the second was written on the topic of mentoring. The programmes that Jackie designed, where she has been able to include one to one coaching, group coaching have more significant real world results than those that don’t. These are the results that show that life long learning is long term and not just something that is done for 6 weeks and then forgotten. Jackie believes in the idea that a learning journey is something that is continuous and the journey should not stop until everything has been finished - that there is no where to go and that person has left the organisation. This chat between JAckie and Sheridan is one that throws up more questions that answers during the chat but ultimately creates a great conversation between two people who embrace the idea of lifelong learning and have applied it to many situations throughout their career. This is a great episode and I am sure that you are going to really enjoy it. Have a listen and we’d love to hear your thoughts on this subject. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackieclifford/ Visit her website: https://claritylearninganddevelopment.com/ Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Clarity_LandD Learn more about GiraffePad here https://www.giraffepad.com Books by Jackie The Coaching Handbook: An Action Kit for Trainers and Managers Dear Trainer – Dealing with problems in training Workplace Learning and Development: Delivering Competitive Advantage for Your Organization Gibbs model of reflective practice https://www.ed.ac.uk/reflection/reflectors-toolkit/reflecting-on-experience/gibbs-reflective-cycle Visit www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk for more information Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrainingDesignersClub Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner/

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 career in IT but is now more specialised in people and human behavior and how she can help companies to adopt systems and the context of what that means in their world. Susanna is very focused on not just solving the pain points of a company but also the users, how much of a pain point is it to them or are they happier in their comfort zone. And how can that be changed? Sheridan and Susanna talk about how a blended approach can work well with systems, allowing you to start to get buy-in and reduce the threat that people may be feeling. They are both passionate about learning being more effective if it is active and they are allowed to self-discover but they both understand the need to discover safely and with a little bit of guidance. This is a great conversion with two people who are passionate about the subject of Systems Training and how it can be used and applied in a well and throughout way. Have a listen and we’d love to hear your thoughts on this subject. Connect with Susannah on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susannahmsimmons/ Learn more about software adoption here https://productivit.co.uk/ David Rocks - SCARF Theory - https://www.mindtools.com/akswgc0/david-rocks-scarf-model Visit www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk for more information Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrainingDesignersClub Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner/

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 about helping businesses deal with the unknowns that can come, by creating a mechanism where people can continuously learn, where they can support each other and during that learning it will bring the best heads together, not leaving someone to look at it in isolation. Appreciative of the fact you don’t need to know everything yourself, but that you do need to have a network around you that can give you what you need when you need it. At the moment, leadership is a tough place to be and can also be quite lonely. Peer learning is a great way to form a sense of community and belonging. Liz is also a great believer that peer learning doesn’t have to take a great deal of time, it can be part of your meetings, and there are no set objectives, making it very easy to incorporate into your teams day. This is a really great conversation with two people who are very passionate about the subject of Peer Learning. Have a listen and we’d love to hear your thoughts on this subject. Connect with Liz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizneedham/ Visit her website: https://www.lizneedham.com/ Connect with her on twitter: https://www.twitter.com/yourdreamgoal Learning to make a difference: Value Creation in Social Learning Spaces by Etienne and Beverly Wenger-Traynor https://www.amazon.co.uk/Learning-Make-Difference-Creation-Social/dp/1108739539/ Leading change post-pandemic: Belonging (LSE article) https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/businessreview/2022/04/08/leading-change-post-pandemic/ Why the future of learning is social (TrainingZone Article) https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/lead/culture/why-social-learning-will-be-even-more-vital-in-the-future-of-work More information on Constructivism https://www.wgu.edu/blog/what-constructivism2005.html To include peer learning in a formal programme, consider using https://www.giraffepad.com About 70:20:10 https://www.trainingjournal.com/articles/feature/702010-%E2%80%93-beyond-numbers Is proactive networking key to women’s success at work? https://www.cipd.co.uk/news-views/nutshell/issue-109/proactive-networking Visit www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk for more information Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrainingDesignersClub Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner/

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 framework to use that suits their way of working. Michelle also wants businesses to find better ways to do things within the working environment such as using branching scenarios which show the real life scenario of what happens when you don’t do it. To carry out any Training Needs Analysis and come up with the appropriate training solution, Michelle and Sheridan discuss the following questions: What is it we want people to do as a result of this training What do people need in order to achieve it? Why aren’t people doing it? What challenges are they facing? This is a really interesting episode with so much insight from Michelle. Have a listen and we’d love to hear your thoughts on this subject. Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-potthurst-b7755874/ Visit her website here https://melioralearninganddevelopment.co.uk/ Resource Links: More about Cathy Moore and her approach using Map it https://blog.cathy-moore.com/book-map-it/ When it’s OK to be an order-taker (and how to do it well) https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/lead/strategy/stop-ridiculing-order-takers-in-learning-and-development About the 12 Levers of Learning Transfer https://trainingdesignersclub.co.uk/2021/06/23/transferring-learning-to-the-workplace/ The Manage Under Performance Power Hour https://www.power-hour.co.uk/product-page/manage-under-performance Contact the host: Visit ⁠www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk⁠ for more information Check us out on YouTube ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrainingDesignersClub⁠ Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner/⁠

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 trainers. A firm believer of trying out new technology and chasing shiny objects Jennifer has signed up and kept up to date with all the different platforms that can be used to implement eLearning. eLearning can really benefit the user as it brings about a journey of self discovery and people tend to learn more when discover things for themselves. Listen to this episode to find out if you can incorporate eLearning into your training. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/riverpark/⁠ Resource Links: Learn more about GiraffePad here ⁠https://www.giraffepad.com⁠ Check out Articulate Rise here ⁠https://articulate.com/360/rise⁠ And Teachable here ⁠https://teachable.com/⁠ Contact the host: Visit www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk for more information Check us out on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/TheTrainingDesignersClub Connect with Sheridan on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner/

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 shares some practical tips for anyone wanting to create a community of their own. 00.52 The origins of the Training Designers Club 05.19 The value of community for Training Designers 07.56 Book recommendations: empowering people 09.53 User-led needs analysis 10.52 Communities and informal learning 12.18 Peer-based learning 14.29 What makes a learning community tick? 17.22 Traps to avoid in setting up a learning community 21.02 They're there anyway! 22.12 Difficulties with platforms and change 24.04 Tactics to engage communities 29.43 Gamification and learning communities 30.54 The value of a round-up 32.04 The group is more than the sum of its parts 34.10 More tips for better learning communities 40.25 Learning communities are agile 42.28 Learning communities can be rewarding 44.43 Terry's mini-topic: Fogg's Behavioural Model 50.15 The future of the Training Design Podcast 52.29 Bye for now Resource Links: GiraffePad: https://www.giraffepad.com/ Machine, Platform, Crowd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU6zpVMUEjA The New Power: https://thisisnewpower.com/ TrainingZone Article - Why social learning will be even more vital in the future of work https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/lead/culture/why-social-learning-will-be-even-more-vital-in-the-future-of-work BJ Fogg Behavioural Model: https://behaviormodel.org/ BJ Fogg Behavioural Grid: https://www.behaviorgrid.org/ Contact the Hosts: Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TrainingDesignPodcast Terry Pearce LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/terrypaulpearce Sheridan Webb LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner The Training Designers’ Club: www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk Untold Play: www.untoldplay.com - For game-based learning and gamified learning consultancy and design Power Hour: www.power-hour.co.uk - For ready written bite-size training materials

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 'games designer' - there are lots of transferrable ideas that can be included in workshops and courses. 00:46 Terry's games-based journey 03:34 Games-based learning and gamification 05:33 What makes games-based learning successful? 07:52 The Transform Deck 12:54 Creating a learning Escape Room 14:13 Playtesting games 17:45 Games-based learning help from communities and reading 20:00 The six levers of games-based learning 20:47 Lever 1: Put the learner at the centre 22:50 Lever 2: Set the learner an open challenge 26:35 Lever 3: Let the learner explore 30:48 Lever 4: Let them fail 35:47 Lever 5: Give the learner meaningful choices 38:36 Lever 6: Give them a nudge 42:40 Why there's no 'make it fun' lever 44:21 Making a start with games-based learning 45:48 Three ways to use games in your learning design 50:37 Sheridan's mini-topic -- the curse of knowledge Resource links Ludogogy: https://ludogogy.co.uk/ The Transform Deck: https://untoldplay.com/collections/games-and-playful-products/products/transform-deck We Are the Rangers: https://education.minecraft.net/en-us/blog/we-are-the-rangers-explore-wildlife-conservation-in-minecraft Culturallye: https://www.metalogtools.com/products/all-products/11/culturallye Lee Sheldon's Multiplayer Classroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIaXBwHUb0c Yu-kai Chou's Actionable Gamification: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Actionable-Gamification-Beyond-Points-Leaderboards-ebook/dp/B00WAOGY4U Codenames online: https://codenames.game/ Contact the hosts Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TrainingDesignPodcast Terry Pearce LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/terrypaulpearce Sheridan Webb LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner The Training Designers’ Club: www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk Untold Play: www.untoldplay.com - For game-based learning and gamified learning consultancy and design Power Hour: www.power-hour.co.uk - For ready written bite-size training materials

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 have practical suggestions and lots of ideas on ways to make evaluation count. 00:22 Not enough evaluation in L&D? 01:05 Why don't we do it more? 06:00 Measure learning or measure impact? 09:05 The topic makes a difference 12:05 Qualitative measures and evaluation 14:39 Who shoulders the risk? 16:32 Using stories for evaluation 17:31 Return on investment 20:13 Models: LTEM 21:57 Models: Brinkerhoff 25:01 Models: Kaufman 26:00 Meet the new model, sam as the old model 26:52 Level 1 in practice 30:14 Level 2 in practice 31:55 Level 3 in practice 35:37 Level 4 in practice 36:47 Case study: Evaluation at all four levels 39:49 Case study: Pilot study 41:12 Case study: Learner projects 42:12 Remember why we're doing it 42:56 Summary 44:40 Terry's mini-topic: PowerPoint witchcraft Resource Links Kirkpatrick: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/kirkpatrick.htm LTEM: https://www.worklearning.com/ltem/ Brinkerhoff model: https://kodosurvey.com/blog/brinkerhoff-model-101-methodology-and-goals Kaufman's model: https://kodosurvey.com/blog/kaufmans-model-learning-evaluation-key-concepts-and-tutorial Contact the Hosts Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TrainingDesignPodcast Terry Pearce LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/terrypaulpearce Sheridan Webb LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner The Training Designers’ Club: www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk Untold Play: www.untoldplay.com - For game-based learning and gamified learning consultancy and design 360 Learning Design: 360learningdesign.com - For bespoke, creative and personalised learning design Keystone Development: www.keystonedevelopment.co.uk - For bespoke learning and development programme design Power Hour: www.power-hour.co.uk - For ready written bite-size training materials

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 have answers to these questions and more, and as always, plenty of pratical tips. 00:22 Design Thinking: Science or Art? 02:49 Terry's three principles of Design Thinking 05:36 Design Thinking's relationship to process 08:12 The Design Council's Double Diamond 10:34 The five parts ('not steps!') of Design Thinking 12:49 Design Thinking as applied to bouldering problems 16:39 Feedback loops and evolution through Design Thinking 20:19 Case study: A long-running interview skills course 23:32 Case study: Creating a deck of cards as a design aid 24:48 Case Study: Designing for Digital Delivery course 25:40 A set of linked concepts 26:35 A conscious approach 27:14 Practical tips for empathising with your user 32:36 Problem definition and the 'How might we...?' question 34:20 Ideation using collaboration tools 35:37 Prototyping: better than a pilot 39:00 Testing your prototype 40:58 Design Thinking Resources 44:04 Summary 47:13 Sheridan's mini-topic: Using the right tools Resource Links Design Thinking for Educators: https://designthinkingforeducators.com/about-toolkit/ Design Thinking Playbook: https://medium.com/swlh/design-thinking-playbook-fab6dad7d2f7 Design Thinking for Social Innovation (including info on the Double Diamond and the 5 Elements): https://uxdesign.cc/design-thinking-an-enabler-for-social-innovation-a94ada5aa432 Contact the Hosts Our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/TrainingDesignPodcast Terry Pearce LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/terrypaulpearce Sheridan Webb LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/trainingdesigner The Training Designers’ Club: www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk Untold Play: www.untoldplay.com - For game-based learning and gamified learning consultancy and design 360 Learning Design: 360learningdesign.com - For bespoke, creative and personalised learning design Keystone Development: www.keystonedevelopment.co.uk - For bespoke learning and development programme design Power Hour: www.power-hour.co.uk - For ready written bite-size training materials