Improv isn't just for comedians; it's a dynamic tool that can foster creativity, adaptability, and collaboration in the workplace. Join us as we chat with improv genius Gary Ware who reveals how improv principles can enhance training programs, boost employee engagement, and cultivate a culture of innovation. Whether you're an L&D professional, a manager, or simply curious about new learning methodologies, this episode promises to spark fresh ideas and inspire you to think outside the box. Special Guest Gary Ware, Breakthrough Play Gary Ware is a dynamic facilitator, magic enthusiast, and the visionary founder of Breakthrough Play. Connect with Gary on LinkedIn Check out Breakthrough Play Resources Share your experiences and connect with peers in🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   Practice your new knowledge with an experiment. Download the Experiment Brief here.   Work with us to implement effective, scalable social learning in your organization. Schedule a Discovery Session here. Your Hosts Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager | LinkedIn Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer | LinkedIn Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist | LinkedIn Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer | LinkedIn   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

How can you turn social media from a distraction to a skill-building opportunity? Work out loud with us! Join the Your ID team as we tackle our "Scroll to Skill" experiment brief from Episode 12 of Season 2. Learn how to tap into the mind of a social media marketer to create effective learning design!   Check out Episode 11 with guest Vanessa Alzate: https://sociallearninglab.podbean.com/e/what-we-can-steal-from-social-media/   Resources Share your experiences and connect with peers in🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   Practice your new knowledge with an experiment for any of our previous episodes.    Episode 11 Experiment Brief here.   Check out Rocio's experiment attempt here.   Watch Nicole's experiment attempt here.   Work with us to implement effective, scalable social learning in your organization. Schedule a Discovery Session here.   Your Hosts Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager | LinkedIn Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist | LinkedIn Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer | LinkedIn   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com   Join us for a free live masterclass - 3 Ways to Level Up from ID to L&D Strategist! Register here.

There's a leadership skills gap that is plaguing organizations right now, but you, labmate, can close the gap. Discover how social learning fosters collaboration, peer mentoring, and real-world problem-solving, all crucial for effective leadership. We'll explore what makes a great leader and how leveraging social learning techniques can enhance these qualities. Hear practical examples and strategies for implementing social learning in your organization, ensuring your leaders are equipped with the skills needed for success. Join us and unlock the potential of social learning to cultivate exceptional leadership. Introduction - 00:00 What Makes a Great Leader? - 02:15 The Role of Social Learning in Leadership - 10:30 Practical Examples and Case Studies - 18:45 Implementing Social Learning in Organizations - 25:00 Q&A Session - 35:10 Conclusion and Takeaways - 45:00   Resources Share your experiences and connect with peers in🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   Practice your new knowledge with an experiment. Download the Experiment Brief here.   Work with us to implement effective, scalable social learning in your organization. Schedule a Discovery Session here.   Mentioned In This Episode Deloitte Study: https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/global/Documents/HumanCapital/dttl-hc-leadershippremium-8092013.pdf https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/uk/Documents/about-deloitte/deloitte-uk-the-dna-of-leadership-potential-updated.pdf https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/about-deloitte/dei/us-uncovering-culture-a-call-to-action-for-leaders.pdf   HBR Frontline Workers Survey: https://www.harvardbusiness.org/frontline-leaders-are-hungry-for-development-can-organizations-deliver/   Your Hosts Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager | LinkedIn Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer | LinkedIn Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist | LinkedIn Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer | LinkedIn   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

Tech is Cool, but People are Cooler! It’s time to learn how to take live facilitation and infuse it with the magic of social learning. The Your ID team is joined by special guest, Kassy LaBorie, to gain insight to creating these live magical moments.    🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   The Experiment Click here.   Special Guest Kassy LaBorie, Kassy Speaks and Kassy LaBorie Consulting, LLC Kassy LaBorie is a keynote speaker and principal consultant at Kassy LaBorie Consulting, LLC. She is an author, facilitator, and instructional designer who specializes in human connection in a remote world. She has trained thousands of people around the world on topics such as virtual learning, remote teams, and using live online technology in engaging and creative ways. Kassy loves helping organizations, learning teams, and training professionals experience success while working in a digital world. Connect with Kassy on LinkedIn Check out Kassy Consulting   Your Hosts Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager | LinkedIn Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer | LinkedIn Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist | LinkedIn Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer | LinkedIn   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com  

The latest buzz across all industries is AI, sparking some Chicken Little-style hysteria. It's revolutionary power and potential to be disruptive seems like the sky is falling. However, no need to worry. Join the Your ID team as they learn from Myra Roldan the benefit that AI and its tool can have on social learning dynamics in corporate settings.   🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   The Experiment Click here.   Special Guest Myra Roldan, UnDesto AI Agency Myra is a technologist. She innovates ahead of the curve, demystifying AI to empower businesses with their initial steps to integrate AI into their space. An author, she’s written five books. Her latest book was published in January, Unlocking the Power of AI. She’s also a Red speaker, a builder, and overall creative. She’s been a AI consultant to state representatives and business executives. Her greatest job is as mom to 3 young women - Jean, Steph and Bela Connect with Myra on LinkedIn   Check out YourAI Academy https://edl.youracademy.ai/   Your Hosts Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager | LinkedIn Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer | LinkedIn Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist | LinkedIn Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer | LinkedIn   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com  

Are you Yeti? The Your ID team is back with an all new season of The Social Learning. Join us as we kick-off season 3 on LinkedIn LIVE. We unravel our biggest takeaways from Season 2, discuss what we are most looking forward to in this upcoming season, and answer some burning questions from our labmates!    🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   Your Hosts Diego Diaz, Jr Digital Designer Rocio Granela, Jr Project Manager Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist   Mentioned in This Episode 📗Book: The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

What was your favorite episode of the season? Join us as we take a look back on Season 2 of The Social Learning Lab, highlighting our favorite topics, guests, and moments of this past season. While Season 3 is around the corner, we still encourage you to listen back, perform the experiment briefs, and join our social learning community on LinkedIn.    🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community. 🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   I Can Ducking Write  Click here to Register   Mentioned in this Episode 📙Rituals for Virtual Meetings   📙Creativity, Inc.   Your Hosts Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager | LinkedIn Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer | LinkedIn Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist | LinkedIn Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer | LinkedIn   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

In a world where diversity is celebrated but often misunderstood, and where inclusion is strived for yet sometimes falls short, it’s time to bridge the gap between intention and action through social learning. Join the Your ID team as they learn from expert Tonya Tucker Collins on how we can use our socialized experiences to shift narratives in conversations surrounding DEIB initiatives in the workplace   🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community. 🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   The Experiment Click here.   I Can Ducking Write  Click here to Register   Special Guest Tonya Tucker Collins, Global Head of DEIB at Zscaler Tonya Tucker Collins is an executive leader with extensive experience in driving employee experience, organizational development, and DEIB initiatives. Tonya is passionate about fostering individual growth and creating opportunities that empower employees to realize their full potential. Her mantra, "Your past is not your potential," underscores her belief in the boundless capacity for personal and professional development.   Tonya's HR journey began when she discovered her passion for organizational development and Industrial Psychology. Known for aligning people strategy with business goals, Tonya has made impactful contributions to various industries, including retail, energy, healthcare, insurance, and technology, at companies such as Safeway, PG&E, Kaiser Permanente, and AAA. At Twitch, Tonya was the VP of Employee Experience, Talent Development, Talent Management, and DEIB. Tonya designed interventions that positively impact organizational culture, employee experience, and DEIB. Connect with Tonya on LinkedIn TroyeTucker.com   Your Hosts Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer Connect with Diego on LinkedIn   Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer Connect with Katie on LinkedIn   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com  

Whether you’re a seasoned instructional designer or a budding wordsmith, get ready to master the power of words and revolutionize your approach to ID writing. Sit down with our PhD holders in English Composition, Katie and Nicole, to learn how to craft compelling content that connects people with ideas and each other.     🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community 🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community   The Experiment Click here.   I Can Ducking Write  Get ducky with us! Register here.   Mentioned in this Episode The Cognition of Discovery  Talking Shrimp by Laura Belgray Adweek Copywriting Handbook by Joseph Sugarman 15 Traits of Excellent Copywriters by Megan Keeney Anderson   Your Hosts Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn   Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer Connect with Katie on LinkedIn   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

Ready to laugh and socialize? In this episode of The Social Learning Lab, it’s time to play Wisecracks and Workshops: The Social Learning Shenanigans Game. Inspired by Moe Ash’s episode in Season 1, the Your ID team sits down to play a game created by Nicole and Katie.     🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community. 🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   The Experiment Click here.   Are You Talking to Me? Writing Dialogue that Speaks to Learners Workshop Click here to Register.   Your Hosts Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn   Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer Connect with Katie on LinkedIn   Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager Connect with Rocio on LinkedIn   Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer Connect with Diego on LinkedIn   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

How fluent are you in data literacy? It’s time to immerse yourself into the language, digging into some of the complexities of working with data and considering practical ways to improve your data literacy. Join the Your ID team as they learn from expert Zsolt Olah on how social learning experiences can enhance your data literacy today.   🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community. 🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   The Experiment Click here.   Special Guest Zsolt Olah, Amazon Sr. Learning Technologist (Program Manager III) Champion of less content, more impact at Amazon! 15+ years of innovation at the intersection of technology, data, measurement, learning science, enablement, and motivation (aka gamification done right). Unique combination of engineering/computer science and strong interpersonal, communication skills garnished with a splash of creativity. Published author and frequent speaker at learning conferences.   Connect with Zsolt on LinkedIn   Mentioned in this Episode: 📙Marczewski’s User Types   Your Hosts Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager | LinkedIn Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer | LinkedIn Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist | LinkedIn Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer | LinkedIn   Sign up for “Are You Talking to Me?” Workshop https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com/areyoutalkingtome   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com  

Becoming an IDOL is more than a title, it’s a door to making your network your net worth. Learn from a true expert in the field, Dr. Robin Sargent of IDOL Academy, on how social learning is being implemented in IDOL’s mass cohorts to develop the next generation of creative learning designers.   🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community. 🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   The Experiment Download here.   Special Guest Dr. Robin Sargent, Ph.D. Instructional Design-Online Learning | Founder & CEO of IDOL Academy Dr. Robin Sargent, Ph.D., is an entrepreneur, author of "The Do It Messy Approach," and a recognized Top 100 Learning Influencer. With a Ph.D. in Education, she has extensive experience as an instructional designer, professor, and former Director of Learning & Development. Driven by her passion for creative learning design, she founded IDOL courses, IDOL Talent, and IDOL Academy, pioneering innovative approaches in the field. She aims to create an IDOL world for all learners through her work.   Learn more about IDOL Academy* Connect with Dr. Sargent on LinkedIn   Mentioned in this Episode: 📙The Do It Messy Approach: A step-by-step guide for instructional designers and online learning developers (IDOLs)   Your Hosts Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager | LinkedIn Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer | LinkedIn Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist | LinkedIn   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com   *Your ID is an IDOL Academy affiliate, as we believe in what they offer to developing instructional designers and eLearning developers.

Ready to upgrade your work ecosystem? The Your ID team sits down to provide practical insight into selecting the right tools for your workplace. It’s time to learn how to supercharge your productivity and find what tools are currently available and being used by our agency.    🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community. 🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   The Experiment Click here.   Your Hosts Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist Connect with Nicole on LinkedIn   Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer Connect with Katie on LinkedIn   Rocio Granela, Jr. Project Manager Connect with Rocio on LinkedIn   Diego Diaz, Jr. Digital Designer Connect with Diego on LinkedIn   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

Unlock the power of knowledge and growth by joining a community of like-minded professionals- where collaboration fuels innovation and share insights pave the way for collective success. In this episode, the Your ID team are joined by the founder of Hacking HR, Enrique Rubio to gain insight on how to build effective learning communities. Let’s dive in!   🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community. 🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   The Experiment Click here.   Special Guest Enrique Rubio, Founder of Hacking HR Enrique is the founder of Hacking HR, a global community that unites professionals across the HR landscape and supports their development through learning, sharing, and collaboration. With Enrique leading the way, Hacking HR strives for a better world by “creating the best HR ever.” The community is brimming with resources and opportunities for making meaningful connections, so it’s no surprise that Hacking HR has grown into the second largest organization for HR professionals and the #1 most engaged community for HR professionals–surpassing even SHRM. In addition to his work with HackingHR, Enrique is also a keynote speaker on the future of work, HR & tech, and digital transformation   Interested in finding out more about Hacking HR Connect with Enrique on LinkedIn   Your Hosts Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

Ahoy Labmaties! It’s time to sail away on this adventurous episode of The Social Learning Lab to learn more about the connection between the brain and social learning. In this episode, the Your ID team learns from the Learning Pirate, Lauren Waldman, on how “Joining Forces with your Brain” is the most effective way for social learning to take place. Are you ready to hop aboard the ship?   🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community. 🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   The Experiment Click here.   Your Hosts Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist Rocio Granela, Jr Project Manager   Special Guest Lauren Waldman, Learning Scientist and Founder of Learning Pirate Inc. Waldman is one of the first learning designers in the world to merge the operational function of the brain with cognitive theories to create large-scale learning designs. She has held leadership positions and designed for organizations globally. Lauren appears regularly on conference stages, podcasts, webinars,, and is a highly sought-after keynote speaker best known for her entertaining and interactive talks which invites her audiences to Join Forces with their Brains!   Interested in finding out more about Learning Pirate Inc.  Check out the series Joining Forces with Your Brain Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

The ultimate playground for social learning, conferences foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and a sense of community.  Learn from founder of Black in L&D, Mallori Steele, how to leverage the transformative power that conferences have, how to shift from traditional in-person to virtual conferences, and how she's creating a space ripe for connection with her upcoming conference, The Learning Exchange™.   Join the 🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community. and the🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   The Experiment Click here.   Your Hosts Diego Diaz, Jr Digital Designer Rocio Granela, Jr Project Manager Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist   Special Guest Mallori Steele, CEO of Growductive Consulting, Founder of Black in L&D and The Learning Exchange Mallori is a CEO, Founder, Coach, and Mentor for driven consultants, freelancers, and transplant L&D professionals who want to build, grow, and improve their professional careers. Her entrepreneurial and multi-passionate spirit shines not only through Growductive Consulting, where she strategically works to improve organizations' training needs. She is also the Founder of Black in L&D, a non-profit professional organization, and The Learning Exchange, an annual global virtual conference featuring Black professionals. Mallori is committed to helping organizations and individuals grow by standing on her deep-seated belief in the transformative power of sharing experiences, building community, recognizing our connections, and equitable representation.   Learn more about The Learning Exchange or Black in L&D Connect with Mallori on LinkedIn   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

Stories are a way to connect with those around us, sharing experiences and memories. We learn from those who are authentic and share their struggles that we can relate to. In this episode, the Your ID team delves into the captivating world of storytelling with guest, Hadiya Nurridin, and its profound impact on the realm of education and social learning.   🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community. 🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   The Experiment Click here.   Your Hosts Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist Diego Diaz, Jr Digital Designer Rocio Granela, Jr Project Manager   Special Guest Hadiya Nuriddin, CEO and Chief Learning Strategist at Duets Learning Nurridin has over two decades of experience in learning design and development. With Duets Learning, she has helped countless individuals and organizations achieve their goals through her expert knowledge and guidance. She is a thought leader who frequently speaks at conferences internationally, is the author of two learning and development books and several articles, and teaches courses on learning design for the Association for Talent Development (ATD) and the University of San Diego. She is also ATD’s 2023 Outstanding Professional Award recipient. Interested in finding out more about Duets Learning Connect with Hadiya on LinkedIn   Mentioned in This Episode 📗Book: StoryTraining: Selecting and Shaping Stories that Connect, Hadiya Nurridin   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com  

Social media is a dynamic classroom, where the lessons are not just about content but also about adaptability, relatability, and the art of capturing attention in a world with ever-heightening standards.  In this episode, discover how to seamlessly incorporate social media strategies and techniques to develop your training with special guest, Vanessa Alzate.   🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community. 🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   The Experiment Click here.   Your Hosts Diego Diaz, Jr Digital Designer Rocio Granela, Jr Project Manager   Special Guest Vanessa Alzate, CEO & President of Kirkpatrick Partners, Founder of Anchored Training Vanessa Alzate is the President and CEO of Kirkpatrick Partners and Founder and CEO of Anchored Training, a custom training development agency. For almost 15 years, Vanessa has consulted with many mid-large organizations in industries ranging from government to pharmaceutical sales to fashion in an effort to develop training strategies tailored to each individual organization, team, and learner. Vanessa is a dynamic educator in the classroom and works to bring that classroom experience to life online via webinar training and eLearning. Throughout her career, Vanessa has excelled in assisting companies and individuals to expand their industry knowledge through innovative eLearning and classroom curriculum, and encourages her clients to look around them to find inspiration and strategies to engage their learners. Vanessa gives back to the learning community as a speaker for the Association for Talent Development, Training Magazine, and the Learning Guild. Interested in finding out more about Kirkpatrick Partners or Anchored Training Connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn   Mentioned in This Episode 👤 Alex Hormozi   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

We are back with an all new season of The Social Learning. The Your ID team sits down to cover some solid, actionable social learning activities that can be implemented at any place of work. The wide spectrum of approaches featured in this episode are to foster a culture of continuous learning for any business or organization. Spoiler alert: intentional spaces for social interaction are the secret sauce to keeping that sense of community alive and kicking.   🧪The Social Learning Lab Facebook community. 🧪The Social Learning Lab LinkedIn community.   The Experiment Click here.   Your Hosts Diego Diaz, Jr Digital Designer Rocio Granela, Jr Project Manager Katie Hynes, Instructional Designer Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist   Mentioned in This Episode 📗Book: The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker 📗Book: Influence, Robert Cialdini  👤 Co-Founder of CMX: David Spinks  👤Social Learning Conference Speaker: David Linder   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com

What a first season, Labmates! Join the Your ID team as we sit down to discuss which episodes were are favorite from our first season, what we learned during this experience, and our excitement for Season 2.   Stay tuned as we bring more episodes and content during Season 2 coming January 2024. Until next time, Keep Making Learning that Matter!   🧪The Social Learning Lab community.   Your Hosts Diego Diaz, Learning Design Intern Rocio Granela, Jr Project Manager Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, Founder & Learning Strategist   Check us out at https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com