Mind the Skills Gap
Explore the barriers to skills transfer and how to overcome them, with a sprinkle of neuroscience. Stella Collins and her guests share insights into how L&D can take people from knowing – to doing. Watch out skills gap – we're coming for you!
Episodes
42 episodes since 2020
A deep dive into DATEV and Stellar Labs' proof of concept
In this episode of Mind the Skill Gap, you'll discover how one of DATEV's innovation labs has been exploring the use of Stellar Labs platform AI resources and neuroscience for learning methodologies in their training process.Our g...
August 29, 2024
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38:46
5 Moments Of Need meets GEAR
In this episode, our host Stella Collins, co-founder and CLO at Stellar Labs, is joined by Bob Mosher, Chief Evangelist and co-founder at Apply Synergies. Both Stella and Bob share a passion for enhancing performance through effecti...
July 23, 2024
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51:12
How to select and adopt effective learning technology: Insights from Animal Care Group
Tune into this episode of the "Mind The Skills Gap" podcast for an insightful discussion on how Animal Care has selected and adopted Stellar Labs as their digital learning technology within a very fast-paced business environment.This epi...
April 03, 2024
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40:16
Stellar Labs vs Chat GPT: How specialist prompts beats DIY design
Tune into the "Mind The Skills Gap" podcast for a focused discussion on the strategic use of artificial intelligence in enhancing workplace learning.With Callum Clark, the brains behind Stellar Labs' AI, we're tearing down the complexiti...
March 05, 2024
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34:22
Meet the experts, the technical minds behind Stellar Labs
In this episode of the Mind The Skills Gap podcast, we're thrilled to welcome the brilliant technical minds behind Stellar Labs, CTO Jan Pannecoeck and Nik Torfs, Full-stack Engineer/DevOps.Together with Stella Collins, they make it eas...
February 13, 2024
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29:24
Neuroscience for Learning - Your brain in designed to forget
In this last episode of Neuroscience for Learning, we explore the fascinating topic of how our brains are designed to forget, featuring expert Tina Harris. Discover why forgetting is actually crucial for our memory functions and how we can supp...
November 01, 2023
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4:33
Neuroscience for Learning - How your brain build habits
In this fifth episode of our captivating neuroscience series on building habits for effective learning. We delve into the fascinating process of habit formation within the brain. In this episode, our expert guest Jaan sheds light on how habits ...
October 04, 2023
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4:21
Neuroscience for Learning - Neuroplasticity - Brain wiring
In this episode, Stella and Karen delve into the fascinating world of neuroplasticity and its impact on learning. Join us as we explore how our brains form and reform connections through the use of glucose, electricity, and chemicals.Di...
September 06, 2023
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5:56
Neuroscience for Learning - Attention and cognitive overload
In this episode, Stella Collins and Karen Mouws explore the fascinating world of neuroscience in learning. They delve into the concept of cognitive overload caused by an excessive amount of content and its impact on our brains.Stella pr...
August 02, 2023
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6:51
Neuroscience for Learning - Motivating minds and bodies
In this episode of "The Neuroscience of Learning," Stella Collins and Tina Harris delve into the fascinating world of motivating minds and bodies to learn. They explore the crucial role neurotransmitters play in our brain states during the lear...
July 05, 2023
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5:41
Neuroscience for Learning - Meet your brain
In this episode of "Neuroscience for Learning," Stella Collins and Jaan Couvreur explore how our brains learn and the challenges we face in applying that knowledge in the professional context.They introduce the concept of building a brai...
June 07, 2023
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6:34
Donald Clark: How L&D can start using AI to power performance & productivity
AI is here, and it's changing the world. But what does that mean for L&D?Donald Clark, the world-leading authority on AI in learning, joins Stella to shed light on the AI revolution we're living through.Listen to this episod...
May 31, 2023
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44:41
How to use learning analytics to improve learning
The human element of learning analytics and how to use data to create better learning experiences. In this episode, Stella dives into learning data and how to use it, with Bart Rienties, Professor of Learning Analytics at The Open University.
May 02, 2023
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28:09
How to talk to the C-Suite about Learning Transfer
Learning transfer is a major challenge - on average only around 15% of training turns into skills on the job. Not a comfortable conversation to have with the C-Suite!So how do you tackle the elephant in the room? Paul Matthews, ...
February 23, 2023
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38:34
How to design digital learning for skills
Can digital learning build more than knowledge and help people build skills?In this episode, I'm joined by Georgie Cooke, Director at learning design agency, Lima Delta. Listen for a host of practical insights to help you design learning to...
February 14, 2023
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32:17
Does consuming 100+ hours of content make you better at your job?
Will watching 100 hours of LinkedIn Learning courses make you better at your job? What can you learn from bad bosses? And, why be a facilitator not just a performer. In this episode of Mind the Skills Gap Simon Howson-Baggott (Manager, Customer...
January 09, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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43:52
Evidence-Informed Learning Design
Mirjam Neelen and Stella Collins discuss the best ways to change behaviour, improve performance and increase return on investment to make learning more effective and enjoyable. As well as how to ensure employees are equipped with the skills the...
November 25, 2022
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49:40
A new name for the Stellar Labs Podcast!
We decided to give our podcast a refresh. Drumroll please... Welcome to Mind the Skills Gap! New look, new name, but still top-quality conversation with our brilliant guests – focused on one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today: Th...
November 23, 2022
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1:35
What's next for learning tech?
Don Taylor has a problem with learning technology! Stella was keen to dig into how Don Taylor thinks learning tech is evolving, and what he thinks has changed since he wrote his book, Learning Technologies in the Workplace.
July 27, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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36:08
From cave painting to the metaverse
Donald Clark takes us on a fast paced journey connecting the state of L&D today with cave paintings, Plato, Mary Wollstonecraft and the metaverse. Where else are you going to learn the history of your profession so fast?
July 20, 2022
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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43:45
How to make training really stick
Dr. Ina-Weinbaeur Heidel reveals some of the easy to implement key factors to make training more effective. Find out what you can do by listening to this podcast.
December 09, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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34:57
How trainers can develop a digital mindset
Many of us have migrated to using digital technology during the pandemic but not everyone is seeing the benefits. Tina Harris, one of our Senior Learning Specialists tells us how and why she has become a digital fan. Take some top tips from Tin...
August 04, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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43:15
The Future of Learning #17: Why the C-suite must dare to do things differently
Feedback or feedforward, empowerment or control, focus on skills or outcomes? All questions that Bruce Fechyr-Lippens, founder at Huapii, addresses in this podcast about shifts the C-suite need to make to futureproof their organisations.
May 12, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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37:18
The Future of Learning #16: How learning can drive organisational growth
Can learning drive organisational growth? We believe it can. And so does James Hampton, Head of Development and Engagement at SeaSalt Cornwall. In this podcast James shares his experience with and research on how learning can impact organisatio...
March 11, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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36:55
The Future of Learning #15: Preparing your business for the future: A CEO's perspective
Stellar Labs Founder and CEO, Raf Seymus joins the podcast to talk about the CEO's role in preparing businesses for the future. Exploring the connection between future-proofing businesses and learning, Raf explains how effective, collaborative ...
February 19, 2021
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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32:29