In this episode of the Human Capital Lab podcast, Dr. Rich Douglas welcomes Chris Taylor from Actionable.co, as they delve into the challenges and strategies of making learning stick in talent development programs. Chris shares insights from his 20 years in the field, discussing the importance of translating learning intentions into daily practices and the role of support systems like accountability partners and managerial involvement.

They explore how technology and methodology at actionable.co make behavior change visible and reportable, enabling better alignment with business objectives. The discussion also touches on effective communication with senior leaders, the strategic role of training beyond content delivery, and the power of leveraging data to demonstrate ROI in learning and development. Tune in to learn practical steps for creating impactful, sustainable change in organizational training programs.

00:00 Introduction to the Human Capital Lab Podcast

00:24 Meet Chris Taylor: Transforming Ideas into Action

01:36 The Challenge of Making Learning Stick

03:28 Creating Support Systems for Lasting Change

10:25 The Role of Coaching in Talent Development

12:55 Engaging Senior Leadership for Effective Change

22:58 Actionable.co: Turning Learning into Daily Practice

32:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Connect with the Guest, ;

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjrtaylor/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/actionable.co/
Website: Actionable.co

Connect with Rich Douglas;

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-douglas-92b71b52/

Connect with the Human Capital Lab;

Website: https://humancapitallab.org/
Interested in Being a Guest? https://humancapitallab.org/podcast/

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Making Learning Stick: Transforming Talent Development with Chris Taylor from Actionable.co