Workplace Learning in the Post-Covid World, with Sam Taylor, Jr. and Rick Housler

In this insightful podcast,  Amit Garg speaks with World Bank Groups’ executives, Sam Taylor, Jr. and Rick Housler about ‘Workplace Learning in the Post-Covid World’. Both Sam & Rick, as senior learning specialists, support Open Learning Campus (OLC), which is the World Bank Group’s single destination for staff and client learning.

Rick recalls the situation around March 13, 2020 when the World Bank Group suddenly had to transition to the work from home scenario until further notice, because of the pandemic that shook the entire world. However, with the OLC architecture already in place, Rick says that it really helped them to balance that transitional phase.  According to Sam, the biggest challenge in delivering learning programs during the pandemic is that losing that physical presence. With the full hybrid model, it has added another challenge for the instructors to not fall back on the old habits.   

Here are the key takeaways from this podcast-

• Establishing balance between physical presence in the room and the virtual environment while transitioning from room to virtual.
• Spaced learning as an opportunity of improvement in quality of delivery.
• Being respectful of the learner’s time by designing learning which is more accessible and digestible.
• Just-in-time learning mindset as a rising trend within workplace learning methodology.
• Mapping skills and competencies for broadening capabilities in planning careers and future direction of the organization.

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About The Guests

Sam Taylor
Sam Taylor, Jr., prior to joining the World Bank has worked for 10 years supporting the US Department of Defense and branches of the US military to educate military personnel around the world on arms control compliance requirements. Many of Sam’s projects have garnered international recognition, including Brandon Hall and LearnX Awards.

Email: staylor@worldbankgroup.org
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sam-taylor-jr-2822272
 
Rick Housler
20 years experience designing and developing learning programs. Recognized leader in the learning community. Advise clients on appropriate learning modalities and delivery modes.
Specialties: Learning development, communication strategy, mobile learning, social learning, learning workshops, Learning Management Systems, learning development tools, rapid eLearning

Email: rhousler@worldbankgroup.org
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rick-housler-06194

About The Host

Amit has been involved in the workplace learning domain for over 19 years. He is passionate about improving organizational performance through better learning solutions. He consults organizations around the world on resolving business and training challenges through uniquely crafted learning solutions by combining his vast experience and quick adoption of evolving trends on learning and technology fronts.

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Email: amitgarg@upsidelearning.com