282 — What is the purpose of education?
Feb 22, 2022
Is 'education' a liberating force that prepares children for a rapidly changing world? Or a system of control that kills their enthusiasm for learning.
On this week's Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Ross G and Ross D are joined by Patrick Cootes, Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer of Mindstone, to debate. We...
281 — Does your team need a re-brand?
Feb 15, 2022
What is a 'brand'? Why is it important? And how can your team 'build their brand'?
This week on The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Ross G and Nahdia are joined by branding expert Professor Doctor Jonathan Wilson to explore these questions. We discuss:
- personal branding
- the benefits of building a brand
- the effort required to...
280 — Beginner's guide to the Metaverse, NFTs and Avatars
Feb 8, 2022
Emerging tech will shape the future of how we work. It's just a question of when!
This week on The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Ger Driesen joins Ross G and Owen to explore what's possible. We discuss:
- what the metaverse(s) is(are)
- how blockchain and NFTs can shape the metaverse economy
- whether your digital avatar needs to...
279 — Why work is the ideal place to talk about race
Feb 1, 2022
In The Business of Race, authors Gina Greenlee and Margaret Greenberg argue that the workplace is the ideal place to talk about race, racism, and anti-racism. This week on The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, they join Ross G and Nahdia to explain why. We discuss:
- opportunities for teachable moments
- the moral case vs business...