In this episode of Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackel sits down with Helen Paas, a certified coach and training consultant with over 15 years of experience in developing innovative training systems. Helen shares her insights into the current state of corporate training, the importance of understanding diverse learner needs, and how to create impactful training programs that break away from traditional methods. Learn practical strategies to make your training programs more engaging, effective, and aligned with the psychology of modern learners.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Strengths and Weaknesses in Training Today:
- Strengths: Structured training systems and well-trained trainers.
- Weaknesses: Lack of innovation and adaptation to changing learner needs.
- Breaking Out of Comfort Zones:
- Engaging learners in the design process.
- Customizing training to different generational and learning preferences.
- The 4MAT Model:
- Using this system to cater to diverse learning styles and create inclusive training programs.
- Creative Training Techniques:
- Incorporating interactive exercises like drawing and storytelling in corporate settings.
- Making e-learning engaging and playful with technology and gamification.
- Success Story – Building Scalable Training at Wise:
- Transitioning from training for 50 employees to 6,000+ globally.
- Reducing onboarding time for customer support agents from two months to one month.
About Our Guest
Helen Paas is a seasoned consultant, mentor, trainer, and certified coach with over 15 years of experience in employee training and development. She specializes in creating scalable training systems tailored to the unique needs of organizations. Helen has worked with startups and multinational companies, helping them transition from small teams to global players. Passionate about leveraging psychology and innovative methods, Helen ensures that training programs resonate with diverse learners. Her consultancy, H2 Resolve, offers tailored solutions and resources to address any training-related challenge.
Helen’s Free Resources and Offer:
- Access free tools and insights on training best practices at h2resolve.com.
- The first five listeners who mention this podcast can claim a free one-hour consultation.
How to Connect:
- Website: h2resolve
- LinkedIn: Helen Paas