Learning at Large

Traditional L&D approaches often focus on solving isolated skills or knowledge gaps. But what if the real barriers to performance sit elsewhere in the organization? In this episode of Learning at Large, Chris Baldwin, founder of Performance Redesigned and organizational performance consultant, explores what L&D can borrow from organizational development (OD) practices to create more sustainable business impact. Drawing on his experience across both learning and organizational development, Chris explains why learning initiatives often fail when organizations aren't ready to support them, and why systems thinking, organizational readiness, and leadership culture are becoming increasingly important for modern L&D teams. Ep. 84 Brought to you by Elucidat.  Want more insights? Get the latest tips, expert advice, and best practices from top L&D leaders - delivered straight to your inbox. The Learning at Large newsletter brings you monthly insider content to help you create and scale impactful learning. Subscribe now and never miss an edition!

For frontline teams, no two days look the same. Priorities shift, challenges emerge without warning, and decisions are made in real time – often with little space to step away. Yet much of L&D is still designed as if work is predictable. In this episode of Learning at Large, JD Dillon, author of the Frontline Enablement Playbook, shares what it takes to better align learning with that reality. Drawing on decades of experience, he explores why traditional approaches fall short and how organizations can move towards more practical, in-the-moment support for frontline teams. Ep. 83 Brought to you by Elucidat.  Want more insights? Get the latest tips, expert advice, and best practices from top L&D leaders - delivered straight to your inbox. The Learning at Large newsletter brings you monthly insider content to help you create and scale impactful learning. Subscribe now and never miss an edition!

Frontline workers make up the majority of most organizations – yet learning is often designed without their realities in mind. In this episode of Learning at Large, Paul Kent, Director of Functional Development at PepsiCo, shares how his team approaches learning differently to drive real impact where it matters most. Drawing on over two decades of experience, he explores how to move beyond traditional training, design for practical application, and connect learning directly to business outcomes. Ep. 82 Brought to you by Elucidat.  Want more insights? Get the latest tips, expert advice, and best practices from top L&D leaders - delivered straight to your inbox. The Learning at Large newsletter brings you monthly insider content to help you create and scale impactful learning. Subscribe now and never miss an edition!

What is learning and development really responsible for in today's organizations? And why do so many L&D initiatives struggle to create measurable business impact? In this episode of Learning at Large, Peter Manniche Riber shares a candid view on the current state of L&D, why the function often defaults to content creation instead of solving real problems, and how teams can rethink their role in a fast-changing workplace. Ep. 81 Brought to you by Elucidat.  Want more insights? Get the latest tips, expert advice, and best practices from top L&D leaders - delivered straight to your inbox. The Learning at Large newsletter brings you monthly insider content to help you create and scale impactful learning. Subscribe now and never miss an edition!

What does the global L&D community really think about AI, job security, strategy, and the future of the profession? In this episode, we're joined by Donald H Taylor, author of the Global Sentiment Survey and a leading voice in workplace learning. Don dissects the biggest shifts in this year's data - from the cooling of AI hype to rising anxiety, expanding roles, and the pressure L&D teams are under to evolve quickly in uncertain times. Ep. 80 Brought to you by Elucidat.  Want more insights? Get the latest tips, expert advice, and best practices from top L&D leaders - delivered straight to your inbox. The Learning at Large newsletter brings you monthly insider content to help you create and scale impactful learning. Subscribe now and never miss an edition!