The Learning Reinvented Podcast - Episode 123 - Skills, Capabilities & the Chaos In Between: Why L&D Must Do Less to Do More

Welcome to this capability-focused episode of the Learning Reinvented podcast, brought to you by The Learning Effect team.

In this episode, James and Katie explore how learning teams can cut through the noise and focus on what truly matters — enabling capability, not just delivering training. They unpack the difference between skills and capabilities, discuss how to stay relevant in a constantly shifting environment, and challenge the traditional assumptions about learning’s role in the organisation.

Whether you’re leading an L&D team or working to align learning with business impact, this episode is full of practical insight and honest reflections.

The Learning Reinvented Podcast aims to bring a variety of new and different voices to talk about the current and future state of learning at work. We want our conversations to be thought-provoking, useful and real-world. We appreciate your thoughts and feedback to help achieve this.

About The Learning Effect

The Learning Effect’s vision is to help companies create purposeful, consumer grade learning experiences which help you deliver your business goals and your team realise their potential. If you are looking to change your companies learning or for new learning technologies we should be your first call.

About the Host - Katie Godden

Katie is one of the founding directors of The Learning Effect.

With over 10 years experience in the learning industry within a number of different sectors, Katie is now focused on helping organisations transform their learning offering.

She is passionate about creating learning journeys in the workplace which replicate how we learn in our lives outside of work.

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You can follow and connect with Katie via:

LinkedIn: Katie Godden - LinkedIn

Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/

Email: katie.godden@thelearningeffect.co.uk

 

About the Host - James Poletyllo

James is one of the founding director's of The Learning Effect.

With over 20 years experience of leading learning functions in a variety of industries he is now focused on helping organisations create consumer grade learning experiences which deliver results and performance. 

He is passionate about making a difference and is on a mission to change the future of learning at work for the good of every employee.

 

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You can follow and connect with James via:

LinkedIn: James Poletyllo - LinkedIn

Website: https://www.thelearningeffect.co.uk/

Email: james.poletyllo@thelearningeffect.co.uk