Performance Matters Podcast

Top 5 Data Management Challenges: From Problem to Solution

Lindsay Pineda and Ashlyn Elick, two seasoned performance consultants from GP Strategies, join the podcast to tackle the most pressing issues businesses face with data. From overcoming data paralysis to bridging organizational silos, this episode offers actionable strategies to turn data chaos into clarity. Learn how implementing governance frameworks, centralizing systems, and aligning data definitions can drive better decision-making and transform raw information into impactful stories that boost performance.

The Connection Between AI and EI

Ever wondered how Artificial Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence intersect in the workplace? Join Michael Thiel and Leah Clark as they unravel the surprising ways leaders can harness emotional intelligence to navigate the AI revolution, ensuring a balanced and empathetic approach to technology adoption.

Immersive Technologies: Redefining Learning Experiences

This is an exciting time for immersive technology in the industry due to advancements in hardware, software, and digital learning tools.

Join Performance Matters podcast host Michael Thiel as he interviews two of GP Strategies’ foremost thought leaders in learning technologies: Tom Pizer, Senior Director of Learning Technologies, and Rich Calcutt, EMEA Director of Consulting and Learning Experience. They step into the virtual reality world to play Golf+ and discuss current trends, developments in immersive learning technologies, and the opportunities organizations can harness in this field.

Building High-Performing Project Teams: A Six Thinking Hats Approach

Are your project teams struggling to communicate, collaborate, or make effective decisions? In our latest episode, we dive into the Six Thinking Hats philosophy and explore how it can transform your project teams from ineffective to high-performing.

Join GP Strategies’ Julyan Lee, Change Management Practice Lead, and Ellen Kumar, Solution Architect for User Adoption as they break down the characteristics of successful teams, offer strategies for maintaining long-term effectiveness, and share the practical steps GP Strategies takes to implement this game-changing approach. Find out how to keep your teams on track and avoid falling back into old habits.

What L&D Pros Need to Know about Technical Documentation

In this episode, we’re diving into the world of technical documentation—a topic that, while best known in the industrial sector, can have a huge impact in learning and development across all industries.

Technical writer and instructor Stephen Harnden joins host Michael Thiel to discuss when and how L&D professionals should incorporate technical documentation into their training programs. He also shares advice on how the L&D team can optimize collaboration with technical SMEs  and frontline workers.

Navigating AI Integration in Learning Organizations

What if the secret to impactful learning lies in the perfect blend of human wisdom and artificial intelligence?

“Accidental learning entrepreneur” Sam Herring, Vice President and General Manager of Intrepid by VitalSource, joins the show this week along with Matt Donovan to discuss the transformative potential of AI in learning and development (L&D).

Listen as they explore how generative AI can enhance personalized learning experiences and streamline administrative tasks, and outline key challenges such as governance, privacy, and data infrastructure, emphasizing the need for strategic planning and transparency. The conversation underscores the importance of balancing AI capabilities with human wisdom and advocates for a problem-solving mindset in AI adoption.

Building a Sustainable Measurement Strategy

In this episode of the Performance Matters podcast, host Michael Thiel interviews Christopher Davis, Senior Director at GP Strategies, about the importance of building a sustainable measurement strategy for organizational performance. They discuss the critical steps involved, including understanding the “why” behind measurement, aligning stakeholders, and assessing organizational maturity. Davis shares insights from his extensive experience, including his time in the Navy, and provides practical advice for companies looking to enhance their measurement capabilities. Tune in to learn how to effectively measure and improve your organization’s performance, and discover the value of a well-defined measurement strategy.

Authenticity in AI | How Leaders Can Alleviate Fear in an Increasingly Artificial World

There’s a growing disparity between how leaders and employees feel about AI. Authenticity and AI can coexist, but it requires intentional leadership.

Leah Clark