Podcast Episode
130: Mission Driven L&D: San Diego Zoo – Dustin Lacasse
130: Mission Driven L&D: San Diego Zoo – Dustin Lacasse
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Show Notes
Join Michelle Ockers for a compelling conversation with Dustin Lacasse, the L&D Lead at the San Diego Zoo, as they delve into the world of non-profit L&D. Lacasse shares his personal experiences, highlighting both the challenges and possibilities. He brings to light his team’s strategic approach to performance management by moving away from a “needs improvement” to a “developing towards standards” model. He also discusses data-driven refinements and meaningful learning pathways all within the Zoo’s unique ecosystem. Discover how the San Diego Zoo drives global impact through its conservation mission.
Resources
Dustin Lacasse LinkedIn profile
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance website
Succession Planning that Works by Michael Timms (book)
How Performance Management is Killing Performance and What to do About It by M Tamra Chandler (book)
A Manager’s Guide to Agile Performance Management by Jenna Bunnell (Trainingindustry.com article)
Succession Planning. Article from Learning and Performance Institute (LPI)
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Michelle Ockers
An award-winning speaker, Michelle brings decades of learning and development experience as she interviews business leaders and learning professionals to uncover interesting stories, authentic conversations, and new insights.
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