Learning Horizons 5 Driving Learning Impact Through Accountability

Accountability is a critical yet often overlooked factor in driving learning transfer and achieving behavioural change. In this episode of Learning Horizons, Paul Matthews, CEO of People Alchemy, joins Gaelle Watson to explore how accountability shapes impactful learning journeys. From defining clear business objectives to leveraging tools like RACI diagrams and digital technologies, they discuss practical strategies to ensure responsibility is shared across learners, managers, and organisations. Learn why starting with the end in mind, focusing on behaviours over content, and fostering a supportive culture are essential to success. Gain actionable insights to transform your learning design for maximum impact.

Learning Horizons 4 How to use videos for collaboration, creativity and performance enabler

In this Learning Horizons episode, host Gaelle Watson chats with video expert Jayne Davids about facilitating creativity and enhancing collaboration in hybrid workplaces. They explore the power of video for onboarding, feedback, and performance improvement, while highlighting tools like Camtasia and Snagit for creating impactful content. Jayne shares tips for beginners, the importance of accessibility through captions, and how videos foster trust and engagement. Whether you’re looking to simplify complex processes or build connections across global teams, this episode offers practical insights to elevate your corporate learning strategies. A session to think creatively about engagement and collaboration tools.

Learning Horizons 3 How to Measure Learning Impact

Discover how to effectively measure learning impact and align training initiatives with business goals. Gain practical strategies for using data to drive workplace performance and ensure long-term behavioural change. Explore frameworks like the Power of 10, which evaluates learning outcomes at key intervals, and learn how to establish baselines, track progress, and demonstrate tangible results. Overcome common barriers to effective evaluation, including resource limitations and skills gaps, while leveraging modern tools like AI for smarter, data-driven decisions.

Learning Horizons 2 Emotions at Work

Explore how emotions influence workplace interactions and how to address them in interpersonal skills training. In this episode, we explore options to think around the type of emotions in difficult conversations such as performance. In the same ways that movies make us live someone’s else life, using videos tailored to own context helps managers experience realistic situations whilst having sufficient distance to make it both memorable (through the emotions experienced) and will support activities around triggers and reactions to help them kickstart their plans and change their behaviours in conversations with their team members. Discover practical activities to build self-awareness, empathy, and social skills. Featuring expert insights from Harri Mardlin of LiveBox Theatre, this session combines innovation with actionable learning design to foster authentic, emotionally resonant experiences.

Learning Horizons 1 Making Learning Material Truly Accessible

In our first Learning Horizons episode, Michael Osborne shares essential practices for designing accessible learning materials. Accessibility goes beyond physical barriers, encompassing cognitive, sensory, and mobility challenges. Using SyncSkills’ inclusive slide deck template, Michael highlights practical tools like colour contrast checkers, alternative text, and live captions to ensure materials support all learners. He emphasises the importance of screen reader compatibility, reducing cognitive load, and fostering inclusivity in virtual and hybrid environments. Accessible design is not just a feature—it’s a necessity for creating equitable learning experiences.