Building a Workforce through Training

Building a Workforce through Training

Author: d'Vinci Interactive August 5, 2024 Duration: 29:00
To address a growing need for skilled workers, West Shore Home launched a comprehensive training program to recruit, train, and grow its workforce. Chief Development Officer Josh Wood shares how the home remodeling company with more than 3,000 employees across 21 states develops and nurtures talent to serve their valued customers. Show Notes: West Shore Home’s Josh Wood shares how the company’s training supports internal growth and development. Training and Development Initiatives: West Sho...

Behind every effective training program or educational course, there's a story of strategy and design. Powered by Learning explores those stories, sitting down with the people who build the frameworks that help others grow. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a direct conversation with learning and development leaders who are in the trenches, figuring out what truly works to improve performance. You'll hear them dissect the entire process-from the initial design of a learning experience to its delivery and, crucially, how to measure its real impact on both people and the organizations they work for. The discussions are grounded in practical insights and proven best practices, offering a clear look at how to create programs that don't just inform but actually drive success. Recognized by awards like the Communicator and Davey Awards, this podcast from d'Vinci Interactive has become a respected voice in the field. Each episode serves as a focused dialogue for anyone involved in shaping how adults learn, whether you're in a corporate setting, higher education, or anywhere in between. Tune in for honest reflections on what makes learning stick and how to build initiatives that empower individuals and transform entire teams.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
From Assessment to Action: Working Genius at Texas 811 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:25
A workplace assessment can create valuable insights—but its real impact comes from how those insights are put into practice. Texas811 Chief People Officer Shakheana Harrison and Director of Leadership and Development Ter…
How Bojangles Is Rethinking Leadership Development [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:47
Learning leaders are often asked to solve performance challenges with more training but that may not be the answer. Kathryn Murrow, Director of Leadership Development and eLearning at the restaurant chain Bojangles, expl…
Fail, Fight, Finish: Leading Through Trust and Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:54
Leadership is built through conversations, trust, and the willingness to learn from failure. In this episode, author Gregory Archbold discusses the lessons behind his book, Fail, Fight, Finish. From the power of listenin…
Rethinking Learning with 7taps: AI, Engagement, and Performance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:31
What happens when AI makes creating learning content easier than ever? According to 7taps co-founder Ezra Charm, that's when the real work of learning and development begins. In this episode, Ezra joins the Powered by Le…
Translation and AI: Understanding the Options for Global Training [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:42
Artificial intelligence has made translation faster and more accessible than ever, but it isn’t the right solution for every learning project. Interpro Translation Solutions’ Nicholas Strozza, CEO, and Beshar Bahjat, Chi…
Stratas Foods: Leading Organizational Change Through L&D [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:14
From hands-on training and change management strategies to executive sponsorship and employee engagement, our guests Allison Meadows and Taylor Tagg explore practical lessons from Stratas Foods’ successful three-and-a-ha…
Common Ground Alliance: Building Safer Excavation through Education [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:54
Education is key to preventing damage to underground infrastructure and keeping workers and communities safe. In this episode, Common Ground Alliance’s Erika Lee and Lisa O’Leary share how their Excavator Damage Preventi…