In this episode, my guest is Krystyna Gadd.

Krystyna Gadd has been in the field of learning and development for over 30 years. She is a consummate professional with a passion for helping people perform better through learning. She is a member of the CIPD and has delivered professional CIPD L&D qualifications. She is also a fellow of the Learning and Performance Institute. She is also the author of 'How not to Waste Your Money on Training' - a practical and graphic 'how-to' guide with useful activities to complete. 

A move into soft skills training in 2003 led Krystyna to research accelerated learning. She was particularly drawn to how learning could become more engaging as well as impactful. A frustration with the many models and theories within accelerated learning prompted her to create a signature system ‘Five Secrets of Accelerated Learning’, which simplifies all relevant theories and models for those curious about accelerating learning through their organisations.

Krystyna’s focus is always on achieving business results in a creative and inspiring way. Through Five Secrets, she helps people make this structured and simple. A curious mind drives her to seek new innovations and consider how the latest research can be applied. She is a pragmatist with a thirst for learning and sharing with others, with the ultimate aim to elevate the L&D profession. Finding the right data to inform good decision-making is a must in her eyes.

Krystyna and I talk about learning aligning training interventions to the organisational needs. We explore some ideas from Krystina’s experience. We identify how this can be an opportunity for L&D to help the organisation to develop strategy and facilitate these discussions.

We also cover the importance of analysis and being curious and collaborative to elevate L&D influence within the organisation.

• 02:56 How can we support achieving your goals
• 04:11 Being curious is vital for L&D
• 06:28 Krystyna explains the HIRE framework to conduct analysis
• 07:43 L&D is capable of so much more
• 09:43 Smiley sheets are great – but we actually had an impact
• 11:46 Look at training as a journey or process
• 12:03 The role of data
• 21:41 It’s a need analysis
• 23:57 L&D can have a strategic, consultative role
• 27:24 Broaden our area of looking at something
• 33:39 L&D will need to justify training – COVID was a catalyst
• 39:08 Can the line manager help?
• 41:15 Back to culture and curiosity
• 47:32 Influence and collaboration
• 50:46 How many ways can you learn?
• 57:59 Tips on writing clear objectives

Krystyna’s Website www.howtoacceleratelearning.co.uk

Scott’ Website https://www.theinnovatecrowd.com

If you have any thoughts, insights, and ideas about changing the perception of learning. Then ping me an email to discuss being a guest at scott@theinnovatecrowd.com