When trying to understand what it takes to succeed in the education business –particularly when it comes to increasing sales – there are many factors to consider. And it usually doesn’t have anything to do with having the latest bells and whistles, or perhaps a huge catalog of offerings. In fact, what we’ve observed over two decades of extensive research and consulting, is that … [Read more...]
The Leading Learning Podcast is the podcast series for leaders and aspiring leaders in the business of continuing education, professional development, and lifelong learning.
Innovation and Credit for Prior Learning with Louis Soares of ACE
With more than two decades of experience in postsecondary education policy and practice, Louis Soares, Chief Learning and Innovation Officer for the American Council on Education (ACE), is a true innovator and thought leader on emerging trends in higher education. He has also published a number of important papers while at ACE, including The Post-traditional Learners … [Read more...]
After Action Live Review
With the launch of a new event recently behind us, we wanted to devote some time to reflect on the experience. And, as we have done with past Leading Learning events, we use the After Action Review (AAR) as a framework to guide that reflection process. For those that might not be aware, the new event - Live Review 2019 - was a two-day, entirely online offering that allowed … [Read more...]
Opening the Door to Lifelong Learning with Grant Aldrich of OnlineDegree.com
Grant Aldrich, founder and CEO of OnlineDegree.com, is working to remove the major barriers adults are often faced with when deciding whether or not to go back to school. And as somebody who personally experienced the overwhelming impact of student debt, the company’s mission – to make higher education more accessible and affordable for everyone – is something he is genuinely … [Read more...]
Strategic Doing with Ed Morrison
For over 25 years Ed Morrison, founder and director of the Agile Strategy Lab at Purdue University, has been studying challenges related to how humans collaborate and engage in complex work. In that time, he pioneered the development of Strategic Doing, a new approach to strategy and complex collaboration in open, loosely connected networks. He is also a co-author of … [Read more...]
The Art and Science of Effective Feedback
It’s not unusual to be asked for feedback by a colleague or friend. And, likewise, it’s not unusual to be offered unsolicited feedback, whether from a boss, colleague, or friend. But giving—and receiving—feedback is arguably harder than most people think. It’s an art and a science. And it’s exceedingly important that learning professionals take the time to learn that art and … [Read more...]
Creating Conferences That Work with Adrian Segar
For almost three decades, Adrian Segar has been designing and facilitating participant-driven and participation-rich meetings. His book, Conferences That Work: Creating Events That People Love, is the how-to manual for stepping outside the realm of the traditional conference model to create peer conferences, which are highly interactive, attendee-driven events that uniquely … [Read more...]
5 Key Aspects of Getting a High Return on Your LMS Investment
Do you wonder - or worry - about LMS ROI? When it comes to determining whether to implement a new or replacement learning management system, it’s important to ask, “What will the return on investment be?” Oftentimes, organizations struggle to try and answer this question—or even worse, it isn’t ever asked at all. In this episode of the Leading Learning podcast, Celisa and … [Read more...]
The Surprising Truth About Human Behaviors and Learning with Daniel H. Pink
Understanding the science behind topics related to human behavior can be extremely powerful for learning businesses. And Daniel H. Pink is the author of six provocative bestselling books that uncover the truth about these complex behaviors including, Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, and most … [Read more...]
Leading Ultralearning with Scott H. Young
Understanding how to learn and master new and difficult skills is essential in today’s rapidly changing world. And Scott H. Young, a committed lifelong learning, blogger, and author of the newly released book, Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career, has spent the past decade becoming an expert on how to successfully do … [Read more...]
Online Learning and the Future of Education with Ray Schroeder
As a leading expert in online education, Ray Schroeder brings an unmatched depth of knowledge and passion for advancing the field. He’s the current associate vice chancellor for online learning and founding director of the Center for Online Learning, Research, and Service at the University of Illinois Springfield. He’s also the founding director of the National Council for … [Read more...]