“It’s not all about the content they are getting...but the whole experience that they live throughout that process as well.”  - Adrian Martin   It can be tough to be strategic when it comes to learning programs.  Sometimes companies resort to flavour of the month, one-off programming that doesn’t really fit the organization’s true needs and values.  So how do we do strategy better and work in a more learner-centric way?   Listen to this episode for some thoughts around how a focus on the end result and the creative use of technology can assist the realization of a more strategic and learner-centric approach.   My guest is Adrian Martin who is the Learning and Development Manager for IPEX Group of Companies, a leading company in thermoplastic piping systems.  In his role, Adrian leads the development and implementation of development programs that support business performance.   He has a particular interest in and skill at using technology to save time and streamline processes in his department so that there is more time to focus on strategy and good design. In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover: 🍏  Things to consider when designing in a learner-centric way 🍏  The importance of stakeholder involvement when shifting from in-person to virtual learning 🍏  The connection between confidence and leveraging all the tools in your toolkit   About Adrian Martin:  Adrian Martin is a dynamic, passionate, versatile, and tech-savvy Learning & Development professional. With years of experience in various roles held across multiple industries, such as Telecommunications, Manufacturing and Retirement Living, he has explored many methodologies and concepts. One of his strongest beliefs is that the connection built with learners, and the experience provided to them, are two of the most important aspects of their learning journey. Links Adrian Martin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-martin-601ba786/  The Talent Trust Have you ever gone to an association chapter meeting or conference and wished after the presentation that you could sit down with the presenter and your peers and really figure out how you could bring what you learned back to work?  The Talent Trust is designed to help you get meaningful peer support, mentoring and inspiration so that you can implement and sustain your initiatives with ease and confidence. This mastermind community is exclusively for Talent leaders and you will thrive with this level of support.  Visit www.thetalenttrust.ca  to learn more.. Stay Connected Like what you’ve heard?  Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others!  You’ll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you.   I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you! Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/  Instagram: @greenappleconsulting  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca FREE Intentional Influencing Assessment https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/influencing-assessment-1