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The Mindtools L&D Podcast

The Mindtools L&D Podcast

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 The Mindtools L&D Podcast is a must-listen for anyone involved in Learning and Development or Human Resources. The weekly show features regular appearances from the Mind Tools team plus special guests to get right to the heart of issues affecting the L&D and HR communities. From learning needs analysis and evidence-based practice through to the impact of technology on work and hot topics at industry conferences, you'll get critical insights into the world of work, performance and learning.Mind Tools Ltd Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • 491 — Better meetings, more psychological safety, and cognitive offloading

    491 — Better meetings, more psychological safety, and cognitive offloading
    Apr 14 2026

    It's once again 'Bring Your Paper to Work' day here at Mindtools Kineo, as Ross G, Dr Anna and Ross D each take turns to share an academic study that they think has key insights for L&D professionals.

    In this week's episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, we discuss the following papers:

    Rogelberg, S. G., Kreamer, L. M., & Gray, J. (2026). 'Thirty years of meeting science: Lessons learned and the road ahead.' Annual Review of Organizational Psychology and Organizational Behavior, 13, 415–442.

    Castro, S., Englmaier, F., & Guadalupe, M. (2024). 'Fostering psychological safety in teams: Evidence from an RCT'. Academy of Management Proceedings, 2024(1), 16624.

    Shen, J. H., & Tamkin, A. (2026). 'How AI impacts skill formation' (arXiv preprint arXiv:2601.20245).

    In 'What I Learned This Week', Ross D mentioned National Grid: Live.

    For more from Mindtools Kineo, visit mindtools.com or kineo.com. There, you'll also find details of our Learning Management Systems, Content Hub for leaders and managers, and custom learning design service - including AI skills development!

    You can also email us at custom@mindtools.com.

    Like the show? You'll LOVE our newsletter! Subscribe to The L&D Dispatch at lddispatch.com

    Connect with our speakers   

    If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with us on LinkedIn:

    • Ross Dickie

    • Anna Barnett

    • Ross Garner
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    49 mins
  • 490 — Creating the environment for self-directed learning

    490 — Creating the environment for self-directed learning
    Apr 7 2026
    Last year, we recorded an episode on whether "self-directed learning" is a myth. In this week's episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, we ask how we can create an environment where this behavior thrives. Ross G and Cammy are joined by Stella Collins to discuss: What needs to be in place for self-directed learning to flourish?How can L&D pros create this ecosystem?What are the biggest barriers to self-directed learning? During the discussion, we mentioned action learning sets. We also referenced our 'Building Better Managers' report, Amy Edmondson's book The Kind of Wrong, and the CRAFT framework. Stella's books are: Neuroscience for Learning and Development: How to apply neuroscience and psychology for improved learning and trainingThe Learning Organisation: Using self-directed learning to drive workforce engagement and performance Stella also discussed the book Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds and Shape Our Futures, by Merlin Sheldrake. In 'What I Learned This Week', Ross discussed the current trend for placing bets on world events. For more from Stella, see stellacollins.com. For more from Mindtools Kineo, visit mindtools.com or kineo.com. There, you'll also find details of our Learning Management Systems, Content Hub for leaders and managers, and custom learning design service - including AI skills development! You can also email us at custom@mindtools.com. Like the show? You'll LOVE our newsletter! Subscribe to The L&D Dispatch at lddispatch.com Connect with our speakers    If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with us on LinkedIn: Ross GarnerCammy BeanStella Collins
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    36 mins
  • 489 — Are you levelling up your managers?

    489 — Are you levelling up your managers?
    Mar 31 2026
    Managers are inundated with potential development areas, from technical skills to complex behaviors. But are you focusing on the right ones? In this week's episode of The Mindtools L&D Podcast, our in-house Insights experts Dr. Anna Barnett and Dr. Nina Harrison speak to Claire about: how recent research reveals some unexpected co-benefits to managerial skill building how these insights can help us to look at organisational problem areas differently. You can download the infographic at mindtools.com/thought-leadership/reports/building-better-managers-infographic. In 'What I Learned This Week', Nina discussed her new reading technique to absorb more of 'Scattered Minds' by Dr Gabor Maté. For more from Mindtools Kineo, visit mindtools.com or kineo.com. There, you'll also find details of our Learning Management Systems, Content Hub for leaders and managers, and custom learning design service. Like the show? You'll LOVE our newsletter! Subscribe to The L&D Dispatch at lddispatch.com Connect with our speakers    If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with us on LinkedIn: Claire GibsonDr Anna Barnett
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    45 mins
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