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2nd Mar 2021

Heather McGowan (Adaptation Advantage) - Learning in the Human Capital Era

I am proud to kick off the second season of the Learn to Grow Podcast with special guest Heather McGowan, co-author (with Chris Shipley) of The Adaptation Advantage. Heather is renowned internationally as a keynote speaker, a regular Forbes contributor, and a futurist outlining how learning and adaptation are crucial to our personal and professional lives.

In our conversation we discuss:

  • Why the pace of change is faster than ever…and will never be this slow again
  • The three A’s: Atomization, Automation, and Augmentation
  • The three questions that show how invested we are in our professional identities
  • Why engagement tails off in school, and then the workplace!
  • The education to workplace pipeline
  • Why we need to add capacity every time we hand off a task to automation
  • Digital transformation as a learning-centric culture that leverages data
  • Why the conditions in which we create will be more important than our products and services
  • Why we all need to ABL - Always Be Learning

To get in touch with me, Simon Behan, reach out on LinkedIn or email me at simon.behan@sureskills.com

At SureSkills, we deliver learning services to the worlds leading technology companies and global organizations.

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SureSkills Learn to Grow Podcast
When change is inevitable, learning and growth are essential.
The Learn to Grow Podcast is an anecdotal look at the learning landscape aimed at L&D and HR professionals. I interview leaders in learning about their experience first-hand in the world of learning and development helping people and organizations reach their potential. We discuss top trends including learning technology, the role of learning cultures, and the foundations of a successful learning experience.

We believe learning and growth are intertwined, both for individuals and organizations. Individuals learn to grow within their roles, careers, and personal lives. Organizations' learning programs are now major contributors to business success, helping them attract and retain top talent, upskill and reskill, and adapt to the inevitable changes the future will bring. In this podcast, we speak to leaders in the learning and development industry about the learning landscape.

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Simon Behan

Learning is the thread that runs through my personal and professional passions. I believe continuous learning and growth is the key to a fulfilling and rewarding life.

As a Learning and Content Specialist at SureSkills, I work with the teams across our entire business (from digital content development to competency-based learning to learning technology support) to make sure our services are meeting our clients where they are. That means staying on top of current trends in the industry, building relationships with leaders who experience these trends on a daily basis, and continuing to learn and grow myself.

As the host of the SureSkills Learn to Grow Podcast, I interview leaders in learning about their experience first-hand helping people and organizations reach their potential. We discuss top trends including learning technology, the role of learning cultures, and the foundations of a successful learning experience.