Episode 15

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15th Dec 2020

Shelley Osborne (Udemy) - Why Learning is the Future of Work

My guest this week is Shelley Osborne who is the VP of Learning at Udemy and author of “The Upskilling Imperative”, a wonderfully insightful book centered on how to make learning core to the way we work.

I was so happy Shelley agreed to be on the podcast and she certainly didn’t disappoint. I love the way Shelley thinks about learning and its role in the workplace, and so much of what she says about learning resonates with my own personal beliefs and how we operate at SureSkills.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • Transitioning from traditional classroom to workplace learning
  • Why we need to stop identifying ourselves by our roles
  • A reminder that commencement means beginning, not end!
  • The importance of experimenting with a wide range of skills and competencies
  • Agile learning and the need for a growth mindset
  • Why learning is a practice, something we need to work on constantly
  • The responsibility of individuals to advocate for their own learning needs
  • Why it’s everyone’s job to build a learning culture
  • The zone of proximal development and why we need mentors
  • Why learning is the future of work

You can find Shelley’s book “The Upskilling Imperative” here.

If you want to reach out to Shelley, you can connect with her on LinkedIn. 

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.

To learn more, head over to www.SureSkills.com or download our latest eBook: Foundations of a Successful Learning Experience. 

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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.