Episodes

Innovation is an essential part of our increasingly complex world. This can not be more important that in governments that serve the public good. In order to innovate, there needs to be an effective and innovative learning resources that enables innovation. In this episode I speak to the person leading innovations in learning in the Canadian Government. Neil Bouwer is Vice President of the Innovation and Policy Services Branch at Canada School of Public Service (CSPS). The mission of Canada Sch...

Innovation is an essential part of our increasingly complex world. This can not be more important that in governments that serve the public good. In order to innovate, there needs to be an effective and innovative learning resources that enables innovation. In this episode I speak to the person leading innovations in learning in the Canadian Government. Neil Bouwer is Vice President of the Innovation and Policy Services Branch at Canada School of Public Service (CSPS). The mission of Canada Sch...

The only way that humans can have a peaceful and collaborative society is by having effective conversations. However, in an increasingly polarized and complicated world, having difficult conversations, that result in deeper understanding, is challenging. It is more important than ever to learn to have constructive conversations. My guest today has extensive experience on this topic, both personally and professionally. Catherine Clark is an internationally respected broadcaster, writer, emcee an...

The only way that humans can have a peaceful and collaborative society is by having effective conversations. However, in an increasingly polarized and complicated world, having difficult conversations, that result in deeper understanding, is challenging. It is more important than ever to learn to have constructive conversations. My guest today has extensive experience on this topic, both personally and professionally. Catherine Clark is an internationally respected broadcaster, writer, emcee an...

The only way that humans can have a peaceful and collaborative society is by having effective conversations. However, in an increasingly polarized and complicated world, having difficult conversations, that result in deeper understanding, is challenging. It is more important than ever to learn to have constructive conversations. My guest today has extensive experience on this topic, both personally and professionally. Catherine Clark is an internationally respected broadcaster, writer, emcee an...

For the past three years the Canadian Government has been transforming and modernizing the way Canadian public servants are learning in the workplace. I’m thrilled to have on this episode the individual leading this change to discuss learning in the government context and how to modernize a learning organization that serves a massive and diverse workforce. Taki Sarantakis is the President of the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS). The Canada School of Public Service leads the Canadian Gover...

For the past three years the Canadian Government has been transforming and modernizing the way Canadian public servants are learning in the workplace. I’m thrilled to have on this episode the individual leading this change to discuss learning in the government context and how to modernize a learning organization that serves a massive and diverse workforce. Taki Sarantakis is the President of the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS). The Canada School of Public Service leads the Canadian Gover...

For the past three years the Canadian Government has been transforming and modernizing the way Canadian public servants are learning in the workplace. I’m thrilled to have on this episode the individual leading this change to discuss learning in the government context and how to modernize a learning organization that serves a massive and diverse workforce. Taki Sarantakis is the President of the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS). The Canada School of Public Service leads the Canadian Gover...

Designing effective and enjoyable online and blended learning experiences requires some particular strategies. In this episode I am speaking to a leader in online and blended learning who works with school districts, state departments of education, colleges and universities and other educational organizations in the United States, to enable them to build successful online and blended programs for educators and students. Barbara Treacy is Adjunct Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Educat...

Designing effective and enjoyable online and blended learning experiences requires some particular strategies. In this episode I am speaking to a leader in online and blended learning who works with school districts, state departments of education, colleges and universities and other educational organizations in the United States, to enable them to build successful online and blended programs for educators and students. Barbara Treacy is Adjunct Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Educat...

Designing effective and enjoyable online and blended learning experiences requires some particular strategies. In this episode I am speaking to a leader in online and blended learning who works with school districts, state departments of education, colleges and universities and other educational organizations in the United States, to enable them to build successful online and blended programs for educators and students. Barbara Treacy is Adjunct Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Educat...

Governments are among the most complex organizations to transform in the digital age. Having large and diverse organizations, legacy systems, and established cultures, transformation can be particularly complex. Having effective learning opportunities is an essential component of this transformation as governments and their employees learn new ways of working and creating services for the public good. In this episode I’m joined by a leader in the Canadian Government who is leading the way in hel...

Governments are among the most complex organizations to transform in the digital age. Having large and diverse organizations, legacy systems, and established cultures, transformation can be particularly complex. Having effective learning opportunities is an essential component of this transformation as governments and their employees learn new ways of working and creating services for the public good. In this episode I’m joined by a leader in the Canadian Government who is leading the way in hel...

Governments are among the most complex organizations to transform in the digital age. Having large and diverse organizations, legacy systems, and established cultures, transformation can be particularly complex. Having effective learning opportunities is an essential component of this transformation as governments and their employees learn new ways of working and creating services for the public good. In this episode I’m joined by a leader in the Canadian Government who is leading the way in hel...

Every year new technologies emerge that have the potential, or claim to have the potential, to revolutionize mathematics education. Countries around the world focus on improving the way mathematics is taught in their schools, and technology often plays a big role in that. However, it is widely recognized that technology does not always have the impact it was hoped to have. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has declared that “despite considerable investments in com...

Every year new technologies emerge that have the potential, or claim to have the potential, to revolutionize mathematics education. Countries around the world focus on improving the way mathematics is taught in their schools, and technology often plays a big role in that. However, it is widely recognized that technology does not always have the impact it was hoped to have. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has declared that “despite considerable investments in com...

Every year new technologies emerge that have the potential, or claim to have the potential, to revolutionize mathematics education. Countries around the world focus on improving the way mathematics is taught in their schools, and technology often plays a big role in that. However, it is widely recognized that technology does not always have the impact it was hoped to have. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has declared that “despite considerable investments in com...

A powerful source of learning and culture in any organization can come from having a well structured and supported learning community. It may be difficult in busy workplaces to prioritize creating and supporting learning communities, but the benefits of doing so are neuromas and can be the glue that holds everything together. To discuss the impact of thriving learning communities and how they can be fostered, I’m joined by an internationally recognized education leader who has been creating lear...

A powerful source of learning and culture in any organization can come from having a well structured and supported learning community. It may be difficult in busy workplaces to prioritize creating and supporting learning communities, but the benefits of doing so are neuromas and can be the glue that holds everything together. To discuss the impact of thriving learning communities and how they can be fostered, I’m joined by an internationally recognized education leader who has been creating lear...

A powerful source of learning and culture in any organization can come from having a well structured and supported learning community. It may be difficult in busy workplaces to prioritize creating and supporting learning communities, but the benefits of doing so are neuromas and can be the glue that holds everything together. To discuss the impact of thriving learning communities and how they can be fostered, I’m joined by an internationally recognized education leader who has been creating lear...

Teaching online requires different strategies and skills than those used in classroom teaching. There are great opportunities in online teaching, but there are also many challenges. To discuss the best practices for making online teaching a success, I am joined by Dr Sarah Krongard, Associate Director, Program Development within the Professional Education division of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Sarah designs and produces professional development experiences for educators, particula...

Teaching online requires different strategies and skills than those used in classroom teaching. There are great opportunities in online teaching, but there are also many challenges. To discuss the best practices for making online teaching a success, I am joined by Dr Sarah Krongard, Associate Director, Program Development within the Professional Education division of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Sarah designs and produces professional development experiences for educators, particula...

Teaching online requires different strategies and skills than those used in classroom teaching. There are great opportunities in online teaching, but there are also many challenges. To discuss the best practices for making online teaching a success, I am joined by Dr Sarah Krongard, Associate Director, Program Development within the Professional Education division of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Sarah designs and produces professional development experiences for educators, particula...

Behind technologies that effectively solve real problems, there is a methodical design process. From identifying and defining a problem to creating a solution, the process is critical for good design. To discuss the process involved in developing effective technologies, I am joined by the founder of a successful medical technology start-up that is having significant impact on people with chronic respiratory conditions. Mikesh Udani is Co-founder and CEO of Albus Health, a medical technology spi...