From Curiosity to Mastery: Navigating the Future of L&D with Neuroscience and AI

00:00 Introduction of Stella and Stella Labs

01:17 Mission and Vision of Stella Labs

03:21 Transfer of Learning to Performance

07:23 The GEAR Framework

13:12 Aligning Skill Dev with Business Objectives

17:53 AI speeds up the design process

19:14 Data tracking on Stella Labs

24:55 The Future of AI and Technology in Learning

31:11 Some interesting learning scientists

33:10 Stella's Childhood Passion for Fashion Design

💕 Story Overview

It was such a great honor to meet up with Stella Collins, co-founder and chief learning officer of Stella Labs, and author of “Neuroscience for Learning and Development: How to Apply Neuroscience and Psychology for Improved Learning and Training.” 

In this conversation, Stella explores how AI & neuroscience can empower talent upskilling, transferring learning into behavioral change and performance improvement to align with business objectives and outcomes. We also dived deep into her GEAR framework and the role of curiosity in transcending traditional learning development.

Takeaways

• The GEAR framework (Guide, Experiment, Apply, Retain) enhances learning transfer from theory to practice. It creates a comprehensive learning cycle that bridges the gap between concepts and real-world applications, promoting active engagement, critical thinking, and long-term retention of skills and knowledge.

• Effective transfer of learning depends on learner motivation, training quality, and organizational support. Well-designed programs with practical applications enhance skill transfer, but require a supportive organizational culture that encourages experimentation, practice, and application of new skills.

• Curiosity drives talent development and fosters continuous improvement. Organizations that nurture curiosity create an environment where employees seek new skills, stay updated on trends, and solve complex problems, enhancing individual performance and company competitiveness.

• Stella’s MAGIC?

• 🐣 Quotes

  AI can potentially speed up design process and adapt to organizational changes: https://youtu.be/g74bpcEvRpI 

  The basic neuroscience behind curiosity:https://youtu.be/_8iTYbUsdSI 

  There is only 15-20% learning transfer in traditional training process: https://youtu.be/6rn7ECaIZ_o

  Learning transfer inhibitor 1:We need to feel motivated to learn in the first place: https://youtu.be/pTsS2ilSppc

  Learning transfer inhibitor 2: we need learning to be contextualized in the workplace: https://youtu.be/zNm0dR_kfbI

  Learning transfer inhibitor 3: we need the organization to support our continued practice post training: https://youtu.be/mVdO2Vl7Ar0 

  Create curiosity gap as an initiator for GEAR framework: https://youtu.be/dNyzpIbR9M4

  Guide as the first phase of GEAR framework: https://youtu.be/XFIlmZTltmw

  Experiment as the 2nd phase of GEAR framework: https://youtu.be/cF-oMsy9bI0

  Apply as the 3rd phase of GEAR framework: https://youtu.be/Od6tHyR3KMg

  Retain (spaced repetition) as the final step of GEAR Framework: https://youtu.be/Ow859L6cN20

  Three key questions to collaborate with AI to generate suggested behavioral change: https://youtu.be/xjCxBY40gpA

  Our brain grows the more we use it: https://youtu.be/euwOpcMWYns

• 📚 Reference

  • Neuroscience for Learning and Development: https://www.koganpage.com/hr-learning-development/neuroscience-for-learning-and-development-9781398608337

• ☕ Connect with Our Guests

  Stella Collins is co-founder and Chief Learning Officer at Stellar Labs and an evangelist for effective evidence-based learning. She and her team deliver world-class learning solutions with impact, including a Skills Transfer platform built with neuroscience and fuelled by AI.

  Stella is an acknowledged expert on the practical application of science-based learning to business performance and has trained thousands of professionals in more than 25 years. Her sell-out book ‘Neuroscience for Learning and Development’ is translated into 4languages and in its 3rd edition. Her Linkedin Learning course has more than 30,000 participants. 

  Stella engages and inspires audiences at international conferences, round table discussions, webinars, podcasts and blogs. She’s host of the ‘Mind the Skills Gap’ podcast. Stella has a BSc in Psychology, an MSc in Human Communication, is a Fellow of the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning, founder of the Brain Friendly Learning Group and one of the Brain Ladies. Stella wants ‘A world where every minute spent learning is worth it!’

  Website: www.stellarlabs.io 

  twitter: @stellacollins

  linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellacollins/

Disclaimer

• The content shared is to highlight the passion and wonder of our guests. It is not professional advice. Please read our evidence-based research to help you develop your unique understanding.

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