Podcast Episode
182: The Power of Evolution in Learning Transformation (Girlguiding UK) – Arnika Knight and Michelle Parry-Slater
182: The Power of Evolution in Learning Transformation (Girlguiding UK) – Arnika Knight and Michelle Parry-Slater
Show Notes
Arnika Knight and Michelle Parry-Slater share the decade-long journey of modernising L&D for 80,000 volunteers at Girlguiding UK. From navigating change resistance to building a multi-modal learning ecosystem, their story is packed with practical lessons for any L&D professional working at scale. The conversation explores respecting volunteers’ time, supporting motivation and using a clear learning strategy to modernise learning while maintaining strong human connections.
Resources
Arnika Knight LinkedIn profile
Michelle Parry-Slater LinkedIn profile
Girlguiding UK Learning and Development for volunteers (website)
Girlguiding UK L&D Strategy Map
Data-Driven Learning Strategy Deep Dive from Girlguiding and Filtered by James Tyas (article)
Effective Virtual Classrooms. An evidence review. Practice summary and recommendations. Published by CIPD October 2021. (Paper)
The Learning And Development Handbook. A learning practitioner’s toolkit by Michelle Parry-Slater (2nd Edn) (book)
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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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