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Starting up L&D

Hosted by Lauren Scholtz · EN · 9 episodes

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Episodes
9
Last ep.
10 months ago
Avg length
37m
Booking Probability™
24
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Listen Score
14
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6
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About this podcast

Your practical, ‘been there’ guide to setting up a thriving L&D function from scratch. This podcast is for people in charge of setting up the L&D function from scratch, who want to do it well the first time, and look amazing in the process. It's a big challenge and when you succeed, your organisation and its people flourish – and so does your career.

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About the host

Lauren Scholtz hosts Starting up L&D, a business show with 9 episodes published.

Recent episodes

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Episode 9: What does good onboarding look like in 2025?

Feb 2, 202541m0

Starting Up L&D for the New Year: Onboarding's important, but how do we do it well? In this episode, I review some of the latest research and bring the best stuff to you, keeping in mind most of us are juggling other pro

Episode 8: Proactive Performance Management, Value alignment and the intersection of L&D and HR with Jen Sadler

Nov 11, 202440m0

Jen Sadler is experienced in those roles where HR and L&D are closely interlocked. Sometimes so closely they’re the same person. We have a great chat about: · Getting from transactional to strategic. · Lauren’s imposter

Episode 7_ Willingness, Ability and Imperfection. How to start doing knowledge management from scratch with David King from Tribal Habits

Jun 30, 202447m0

Capturing and curating knowledge is something nearly every organisation battles with, especially as they outgrow that stage when everyone fits in the same room. Join me as I talk with David King, CEO and founder of Triba

Episode 6: Managing Expectations

May 1, 202438m0

Show Notes: Now that there's an official L&D person, expect a lot of requests coming your way. This episode is about managing business expectations and your capacity. L&D is the the #1 thing people talk about in engageme

Episode 5: Pilot Groups, Outcomes and Using Learning Data to Bring Others on the Journey. .mp4

Mar 19, 202434m0

Episode 5: Pilot Groups, Outcomes and Using Learning Data to Bring Others on the Journey. In this episode, Neil John Cunningham and I talk about practical approaches for setting up the L&D function, starting with setting

Episode 4 Making Friends

Feb 6, 202432m0

· How can you create hype and generate motivation for embracing L&D? – without making promises you can’t keep? · How can you build relationships with managers and other influential stakeholders to demonstrate how L&D can

Episode 3: Fighting for your life

Jan 7, 202437m0

Fighting for Your Life: Making an impact and doing it quickly. *Bonus content – my brush with impostor syndrome, brought on by reflections on past and present. Actual episode content: Just because the decision to establi

Episode 2: Fluffy and Expensive

Nov 12, 202333m0

Starting Up L&D Episode 2: “Fluffy and Expensive” In episode 2 of 'Starting Up L&D', we challenge the misconception of L&D being ‘fluffy and expensive’, starting with a dive into the historical evolution of Learning and

Episode 1: Where does L&D come from?

Oct 22, 202327m0

Starting Up L&D - Episode 1: Where Do L&D Functions Come from? Welcome to Episode 1 of Starting Up L&D, your 'been there' guide to setting up L&D from scratch. Get ready for real-life stories, evidence-backed insights, a

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Starting up L&D is hosted by Lauren Scholtz. The show is categorised under business (education) and has published 9 episodes.

How many episodes does Starting up L&D have?

Starting up L&D has published 9 episodes.

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Starting up L&D regularly covers business, education, how to. It sits in the business category, with a education focus.

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Episodes of Starting up L&D average 37 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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