Best D Vinci Interactive Podcasts (2024)

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Creating Impactful eLearning with Avatars 26:24

2h ago26:24

26:24

From role-playing to reducing learner anxiety, avatars offer significant benefits to learners. Garima Gupta shares how thoughtfully-designed avatars can play an important role in eLearning and significantly enhance learning experiences. Show Notes: Garima Gupta explains that avatars play a crucial role in making eLearning experiences engaging and r…

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Innovating Member Learning and Industry Development 25:52

5d ago25:52

25:52

Professional associations provide specialized learning solutions across their member organizations presenting a variety of opportunities and challenges. Cathy Butler, the EVP of Talent, Equity, and Learning Solutions at the 4A's (American Association of Advertising Agencies), explains how the association adds value to its members through comprehens…

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Beyond the Test: Designing Performance-Based Certification 19:16

1M ago19:16

19:16

Before embarking on the design of a performance-based certification program, it's essential to consider key steps to prevent common mistakes. Our guest, Judy Hale, a seasoned speaker, author, and principal at Hale Associates, delves into this topic in her acclaimed book, "Performance Based Certification: How to Design a Valid, Defensible, Cost-Effe…

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Upskilling Needs Analysis to Drive Business Outcomes 30:55

2M ago30:55

30:55

Asking better questions is a critical part of any needs analysis. Speaker and Coach Mike Simmons and d'Vinci Director, Learning Experience Jenny Fedullo, guide you through what questions to ask and when to ask them to make your training more impactful. Show Notes: There are many simple, yet thought-provoking steps to execute a better needs analysis…

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Effective Translation to Reach Learners Worldwide 31:36

3M ago31:36

31:36

Developing accessible training includes making it available in the languages your learners speak. In this episode, we talk to Nick Strozza and Larry Pilotto from Interpro Translation Solutions to understand how to ensure that eLearning translations are successful. Show notes: Interpro Translation Solutions shares best practices for eLearning transl…

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The Human Element in Project Management 43:19

4M ago43:19

43:19

Successful L&D projects just don’t happen. They require effective communication, team alignment, and empathy to drive business outcomes. Penske’s Learning & Development Manager Laurie Strauss and Project Manager Samantha Thompson share their team’s best practices for project management and why they focus on the people before the process. Show Notes…

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Building Leadership Training to Support a Business 22:48

5M ago22:48

22:48

Leadership plays an instrumental role in the success of any organization. That’s why D&H Distributors values leadership training. Megan Garrett, director of L&D and DE&I shares how her team built a leadership training program from the ground up and how it’s contributing to measurable growth of team members and their company. Show Notes: Megan Garre…

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Evolving a Community of Organizational Learning Professionals 37:22

5M ago37:22

37:22

For twenty years, The Learning Guild has helped shape the conversation for learning professionals. Learning Guild CEO David Kelly shares his perspective on the evolution of the training industry, the role of new technologies, and emerging opportunities for industry leaders. Show Notes: David explores the shifting dynamics of how organizations appro…

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Improving Usability in Learning Experience Design 21:35

5M ago21:35

21:35

The user experience is more than just usability. In this episode, learning experience and design consultant Connie Malamed shares practical methods for improving the effectiveness of eLearning. Show Notes: Connie Malamed shares tips for learning experience design including: Importance of User Experience (UX): User experience is the totality of a pe…

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Building Organizational Strength through Training 22:23

6M ago22:23

22:23

The right combination of strategic planning, organizational development, and training can lead to success. In this episode, Monica Gould, President of Strategic Consulting Partners, shares how meaningful learning experiences can engage a workforce. Show Notes: These takeaways reflect Monica Gould's insights into effective learning strategies, organ…

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Offering Training to Deliver Value Externally 36:27

7M ago36:27

36:27

Educating external audiences presents some unique challenges compared to internal, employee training. In this interview, Thought Industries CEO and Co-Founder Barry Kelly discusses the complexity of pricing strategies, the importance of brand continuity, and the need to use the right LMS to support learners outside of your organization. Show Notes:…

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Educating the Next Generation of Interactive Developers 27:24

9M ago27:24

27:24

Students at Harrisburg University (HU) are learning how to evaluate and leverage technology to create engaging experiences. Charles Palmer, Executive Director, Center for Advanced Entertainment and Learning Technologies and Program Chair and Associate Professor, Interactive Media shares how the lessons learned at the University can be applied to ne…

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Using AI to Support Instructional Design 23:21

10M ago23:21

23:21

As you design and develop learning experiences, AI can be a powerful ally. In this episode, Jenessa Jacobs, director of training at Second Avenue offers ways you can use artificial intelligence. Show Notes: AI enthusiast Jenessa Jacobs shared these insights about leveraging artificial intelligence to improve your L&D work. Utilize AI as a Partner: …

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Leveraging AI to Improve L&D 29:37

10M ago29:37

29:37

Learning and development professionals are finding new ways to leverage the power of artificial intelligence every day. Michelle Echevarria, director of learning and development at JBS International and an early champion of AI, shares some best practices for using AI in the L&D industry. SHOW NOTES: Michelle Echevarria offers many ideas for using A…

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From ILT to Online: Implementing a Large-Scale Project 27:52

11M ago27:52

27:52

Making the move from instructor-led training to eLearning can be a massive undertaking but as our guests David Grodzicki and Jared Morgan from StoneX explain, having a learning strategy based on tried and true techniques is half the battle. Show Notes: David Grodzicki and Jared Morgan share their journey launching the StoneX eLearning Risk Manageme…

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The State of L&D: Training Industry Insights 19:24

11M ago19:24

19:24

As the training industry evolves and grows in an ever-changing marketplace, Training Industry helps learning leaders evolve with insights, education, and best practices. Training Industry CEO Ken Taylor shares the state of the market and discusses how AI will help shape the future of L&D. Show Notes: Ken Taylor offered many insights about the state…

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Winning with Learning 30:57

11M ago30:57

30:57

Entrepreneur, eLearning Pioneer and Udemy Vice-President, Leadership Development Alan Todd shares his reflections on the past, present and future of making learning a competitive advantage. Show Notes: Here are some of Alan Todd's key takeways. Research shows that the number one reason people leave a job is because of their frontline supervisor so …

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The Importance of Building a Learning Strategy 24:46

12M ago24:46

24:46

Developing an organizational learning strategy before you create a learning experience can make all the difference in team motivation, engagement and retention. In this interview, Washington, D.C. Department of Health Chief Learning Officer Dr. Adaora Otiji shares the steps to take to be successful and accomplish your organizational goals. Show not…

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TICE Learning Leaders Share Advice for Engaging Learners and Using AI 28:46

1y ago28:46

28:46

Hundreds of learning leaders came together at the Training Industry Conference & Expo (TICE) to discuss the latest industry trends and challenges. In this episode, several conference attendees shared how they engage learners and how they're beginning to embrace AI's potential to drive employee growth and organizational success. d'Vinci Client Solut…

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Creating VR Learning Experiences 25:54

1y ago25:54

25:54

Virtual Reality (VR) will play a major role in the future of experiential learning. In part two of our conversation with Sozo Labs CEO Jason Haddock, we explore the myths of VR and learn how organizations can best put this tool into action to improve learning and retention. Show Notes: VR expert and frontier technologist Jason Haddock shared the fo…

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The Opportunities and Challenges of VR 29:09

1y ago29:09

29:09

Learning and development professionals are leveraging the power of virtual reality to build immersive learning experiences. In part one of our interview, Sozo Labs CEO Jason Haddock discusses the opportunities and the challenges of VR in organizational training. Show Notes: Our guest Jason Haddock offers great food for thought on how and when to us…

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Onboarding Effects on Employee Engagement and Retention 23:59

1y ago23:59

23:59

Delivering a welcoming and engaging onboarding experience can positively impact your organization’s effectiveness and retention. Wendi Walker-Schmidt, Assistant Vice President of Learning and Organizational Development at National Life Group, shares best practices that will change the way you think about new employee orientation and onboarding. Sho…

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The Value of Storytelling in Training 17:15

1y ago17:15

17:15

Storytelling can help learning and development professionals create and deliver more engaging and effective training. Robyn Shumer, a global lead with Johnson & Johnson’s Mental Health Diplomats Employee Resource Group, shares how telling a personal story can inspire and educate learners. Show Notes: Here are some of Robyn Shumer's key takeaways. I…

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The Benefits of Predictive Learning Analytics 27:18

1y ago27:18

27:18

Most L&D professionals measure training after it’s over but what if you could predict the success of a learning program in advance? Author Ken Phillips, CEO of The Phillips Group, shares how predictive learning analytics can change the learner’s experience and the outcomes for an organization. SHOW NOTES: Ken Phillips shared many actionable items i…

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Preventing Child Abuse and Researching Training Effectiveness 25:50

1y ago25:50

25:50

Mandated reporters are people required by law to report suspected instances of child abuse. To know how to do this, they need training. Creating a successful mandated reporter learning experience is an ever-evolving process when you use research to improve its effectiveness. Our guest, Dr. Benjamin Levi, is the founder of iLook Out for Child Abuse …

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Lessons from The Multi-Disciplinary Instructional Designer 22:21

1+ y ago22:21

22:21

Today’s instructional designers come from a variety of professional backgrounds and those past experiences can be a strength in how they approach L&D. In this episode, Authors Megan Kohler and Chris Gamrat share lessons from stories in their new book, The Multidisciplinary Instructional Designer: Integrating Specialized Skills into Design Toolkits.…

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How to Increase Learner Engagement 17:11

1+ y ago17:11

17:11

Learner engagement is more than a learner’s interactions during the training. It begins before the learning experience and continues after it's over. Training and Learning Manager Tiffany McLean, from law firm Warner Norcross + Judd LLP, shares some ways to increase learner engagement to improve training results. Show Notes: Listen to your learners…

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Five Steps to Making Learning Accessible 31:32

1+ y ago31:32

31:32

Creating accessible learning can seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be according to learning architect Shawn Wunder. It’s as easy as taking five steps to make your websites and eLearning accessible for all. Show Notes: Accessibility expert Shawn Wunder discussed the importance of accessibility and shared advice on how to make your online learning co…

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Mission Driven Learning that Inspires 28:58

1+ y ago28:58

28:58

Keeping its student-centered mission top of mind helps focus the importance of training at Milton Hershey School, a private residential school for Pre-K through 12th grade children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Craig Wrights, director of training & organizational development at Milton Hershey School shares how they create meaningful and …

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Making the Most of Microlearning 28:17

1+ y ago28:17

28:17

To make microlearning successful in your organization you must first understand what it can and can’t do. Learning Strategist, Consultant and Author Dr. Robyn DeFelice explains how to think about microlearning as part of your overall training goals and not just a way to deliver training. Show notes: In this interview, Robyn DeFelice stresses how an…

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The Power of Improvisation in Learning 31:44

1+ y ago31:44

31:44

While you may think of improv as entertainment, you may not know how it can be used in training teams to adapt to change. In this episode, Fairplay Communications' Andy Eninger and Scott Zoll explain how improv can create a safe space for growth and dialogue in your organization. Show Notes: Fairplay Communications offers suggestions that organizat…

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L&D Leaders Face Training Challenges of 2023 13:25

1+ y ago13:25

13:25

Learner leaders are tackling challenges head on including how best to train a hybrid workforce, how to use microlearning, and how to put the learner first. We spoke to several thought leaders at the ATD Central PA 75th Anniversary event to see how they are taking new approaches to learning. Show Notes: The guests on this episode shared many helpful…

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Powering a Mission with Learning 21:20

2y ago21:20

21:20

The Boys & Girls Clubs of America trains staff and volunteers at 4,300 local clubs reaching more than four million young people. Director of Learning Design Yvette Francis explains how learning advances the organization's mission and impacts lives. Show Notes: Whether you influence learning at a non-profit or for-profit organization, these takeaway…

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Driving Business Outcomes by Reinforced Learning 26:23

2y ago26:23

26:23

No matter how good your training is, the learning won’t stick without support from leadership. Jennifer Recla, Director of Organizational Learning and Development at the healthcare company Colorado Access, shares how her organization supports employees throughout their learning journeys to make training more impactful and the business outcomes bett…

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Using Podcasting in a Blended Learning Solution 23:59

2y ago23:59

23:59

Podcasts continue to grow in popularity with more than two million currently available. But can podcasts also work as a training tool? In this episode, PGT Innovations Digital Learning Administrator Sherri Connor shares how this leading window and door manufacturer’s podcast has become an important part of their learning and development program. Sh…

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Using Gamification to Engage and Inspire Employees 25:35

2y ago25:35

25:35

You may think of accounting and tax firms as working “by the books,” but when it comes to training, global accounting firm KPMG is leveraging innovative technology to engage and educate their global workforce. Vaughan O’Leary, Interactive Learning Apps Program Manager at KPMG, shares how his company’s Globerunner Cup is training team members and co…

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L&D Leaders Discuss Training a Hybrid Workforce 12:24

2y ago12:24

12:24

The pandemic has forced training leaders to pivot and re-examine how best to educate their organizations. While there are challenges to training in a hybrid work environment, it also presents some real opportunities. We interviewed L&D leaders at the Training Industry Conference & Expo to learn how they are navigating training in today’s work envir…

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L&D Leaders Share Views on Today's Training Industry 13:15

2y ago13:15

13:15

While learning leaders have different training goals and educate various audiences, they share common challenges to engage learners and get results. We spoke to attendees at the Training Industry Conference & Expo (TICE) to hear about their greatest challenges and successes. Show Notes: The L&D leaders featured in this episode shared issues and sol…

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Upskilling Your Workforce to Reach Business Goals 28:38

2y ago28:38

28:38

Retaining talented team members is a critical part of any company’s long-term success. At The Hershey Company, they’re taking strategic steps and leveraging technology to skill their workforce for the future. Leanna Meiser, Director, Enterprise Learning & Organizational Change Management discusses how L&D leaders can shift their thinking from “lear…

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L & D Trends from TICE 7:54

2y ago7:54

7:54

At the recent Training Industry Conference & Expo (TICE) in Raleigh, N.C., more than 400 learning leaders reunited to talk about the state of the training industry and discuss best practices for L&D. d'Vinci President Mason Scuderi was at the conference and shares his quick takeaways. Show Notes: Mason Scuderi provides insights from the conference …

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Integrating Gamification into the Learning Experience 22:38

2y ago22:38

22:38

Gamification can create engaging learning experiences that increase learning and retention. Intel’s Learning & Development Consultant Usha Chazhiyat shares best practices for any organization looking to integrate gamification into the learning experience. Show Notes: Intel’s Usha Chazhiyat has develop a recipe for successfully using gamification to…

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Using eLearning to Educate People Impacted by HIV/AIDS 18:40

2y ago18:40

18:40

Educating the public requires an integrated approach to engage and inform so that’s why POZ Magazine leveraged online assessment tools and eLearning courses to educate people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Ian Anderson, president of Smart + Strong, and Oriol Gutierrez, editorial director for Smart + Strong and editor-in-chief for POZ Magazin…

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Using Empathetic Principles in Instructional Design 26:52

2y ago26:52

26:52

Keeping the learner in mind when designing eLearning courses is key to engaging them and driving organizational success. Highmark Health's Learning Architect Angela Sample, Ph.D. discusses best practices for using empathetic principles in instructional design. Show Notes: Empathetic principles can be complementary to learning experience design prin…

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Increasing Adult Learner Engagement Using K-12 Educational Strategies 22:54

2+ y ago22:54

22:54

Engaging adult learners can start with lessons learned years ago in the classroom. In this Powered by Learning episode, teacher-turned L&D professional Maggie Layfield shares how to use K-12 teaching strategies to engage adult learners, create meaningful assessments, and increase retention. SHOW NOTES: Maggie Layfield of NetSupport shared her passi…

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Instructional Design that Taps into Learner Motivation 30:52

2+ y ago30:52

30:52

It’s not often that we talk to someone who invented a fresh approach to instructional design. In this Powered by Learning episode, Catherine Mattiske, managing director at Inner Genius, shares how her ID9 intelligent design approach delivers results. Show Notes: In her interview, author, speaker and L&D professional Catherine Mattiske shares practi…

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Designing a Learning Journey in a Hybrid Work Environment 25:34

2+ y ago25:34

25:34

After two years of almost exclusively online learning, L&D leaders are navigating the new normal in training and figuring out how to maximize the blend of online and in-person learning. According to Learning Consultant Ian Townley, the learning journey exists now in multiple locations. In this episode, we discuss where learning goes from here and h…

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Building Competence and Confidence through Learning 25:20

2+ y ago25:20

25:20

Even before the pandemic forced learning leaders to rethink their training programs, Constellation Brands, maker of many leading wine, beer, and spirits, was pivoting to ensure learners were set up for success. In this Powered by Learning episode, d'Vinci client Maggie Romanovich of Constellation Brands, talks with our Client Solutions Consultant A…

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Taking Giant Leaps to Create a Culture of Learning 27:08

2+ y ago27:08

27:08

When it was time to transform the learning and development culture at The GIANT Company, learning leaders knew they had to focus on the learner journey. In this episode, Anthony Amadure, Manager Learning Organizational Development at The GIANT Company, talks to d'Vinci Learning Experience Director Jenny Fedullo about the innovative changes they mad…

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Designing Learning Experiences that Improve Performance 16:16

2+ y ago16:16

16:16

When you move beyond designing a learning event to creating a learning experience, you can amplify your performance outcomes. This is how Marybeth (MB) Weiss, VP of People and Culture approaches her work at FORME, an at-home fitness technology company. She explains in her conversation with d’Vinci CEO Luke Kempski. Show Notes: Combining her experie…

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Growing Your Business Acumen (and Your Impact) 25:38

2+ y ago25:38

25:38

In order for learning leaders to be true strategic business leaders, they must know how training works with marketing, sales, IT and other areas of an organization. Ajay Pangarkar, a partner at CentralKnowledge, a leading workforce performance consultancy, provides thought-provoking insights about how L&D leaders can improve organizational performa…

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