Tackling the Compliance Training Conundrum with Matt Gjertsen
Charting New Territory in Corporate Training
In the latest episode of the Good Learning Podcast, I caught up with Matt, an ex-instructor pilot who has navigated his way from the US Air Force to launching his own learning development consulting company, Better Everyday Studios. We explored Matt's career trajectory and how the discipline of military training translates into the learning and development sector.
Tackling the Compliance Training Conundrum
Matt's foray into corporate learning has been marked by a significant challenge: streamlining a bulky and disorganized compliance training program for a company. He shared insights on revamping the learning experience, focusing on making training sessions more engaging, concise, and effective—a strategic move that resonated with employees and set a progressive tone for future training endeavors.
Constructing Impactful Safety Training
When it comes to safety training, Matt's philosophy is clear: teach what's necessary and cut the clutter. We discussed his approach to identifying crucial behaviors and refining course materials to ensure that safety training is comprehensive without being overwhelming.
Real-World Learning Strategy
Our conversation also touched upon the practical aspects of crafting a learning strategy. Understanding the actual needs and daily realities of employees was key to developing a program that wasn't just theoretical but genuinely useful and applicable to their work.
The Collaboration Equation in Learning
The power of collaboration was a major theme as Matt detailed his use of iSpring to work closely with subject matter experts during the course development phase. This partnership ensured that the content was accurate, relevant, and designed for real-world application.
Beyond Engagement: Changing Behaviors
Matt and I exchanged views on the true goal of learning interventions: to instigate behavior change, not just to engage. Early buy-in from stakeholders and the use of rich, visual content were strategies that Matt found effective in maintaining learner interest and promoting meaningful interaction with the material.
Success in Streamlining Training
Reflecting on the success of their compliance training overhaul, we delved into the project's outcomes—less redundancy in courses, better engagement, and a marked improvement in compliance adherence, thanks in part to a focus on targeted, video-based content.
Take Your Learning Program to the Next Level
Does your company's training program need a refresh? Take a leaf out of Matt's book and think about how you can create training that's not only engaging but transformative. For more of Matt's expert insights and practical advice on developing effective learning solutions, tune into our engaging podcast episode. And if your organization is on the lookout for a consultant who can take your learning programs to the next level, reach out to Better Everyday Studios and start on the path to better, more consistent training outcomes.