What does a Hollywood screenwriter know about learning design? Turns out, quite a lot.
In this episode, Andrew Barry sits down with Lindsey Caplan, founder of The Gathering Effect, whose background in organizational psychology and TV writing gives her a unique lens on how to craft transformative learning experiences.
Lindsey unpacks her go-to framework centered on motivation, structure, and storytelling, reveals the biggest mistakes L&D teams make, and introduces her two-by-two matrix for creating content that’s not just informative, but engaging and scalable.
This is a masterclass for anyone serious about designing learning that actually moves people.
Listen now to transform the way you think about training.
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Show Notes
- [00:00 – 05:43] Introduction to Learning Culture and Transformation
- [05:44 – 10:26] The Importance of Motivation in Learning
- [10:27 – 13:20] Structuring Learning Experiences Effectively
- [13:21 – 16:20] Incorporating Humor and Storytelling
- [16:21 – 20:18] Common Mistakes in Training Programs
- [20:19 – 24:41] The Two by Two Matrix Framework
- [24:42 – 27:57] Case Study: Redesigning an Internal University
- [27:58 – 30:20] Closing Thoughts and Recommendations
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