InteSoul Leadership by Yvette C. Owens

Episode Summary:

‍In this follow-up episode of InterSoul Leadership, host Yvette (CEO of Destiny Speak Inc.) continues her conversation with training strategist Dr. Carrie Graham about developing effective training and development strategies. The discussion centers on Yvette's mission to create momentum where leaders show up differently and leave people feeling empowered. Dr. Graham introduces her ERA framework (Engagement, Retention, Application) as a comprehensive approach to professional development plans that go beyond traditional training methods. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding learners as individuals, not just their job titles, and creating training experiences that connect with their past experiences and future aspirations. They explore how strategic training and development can improve employee satisfaction, retention, and organizational effectiveness. The episode highlights the critical role of involving training coordinators in strategic planning and the importance of providing realistic opportunities for skill application. Both speakers stress that effective training strategies should focus on empowering employees across all sectors - business, ministry, and community organizations.

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10 Key Points:

1. Training strategy is a comprehensive process to evaluate current training effectiveness and plan future improvements
2. The ERA framework focuses on Engagement, Retention, and Application as core training elements
3. Effective training starts with understanding learners as individuals, beyond demographics and job titles
4. Employee dissatisfaction often stems from feeling that employers don't invest in their development
5. Leadership skills training should begin when employees join the organization, not when they're promoted
6. Training coordinators should be involved in strategic planning from the beginning, not just implementation
7. Silence and reflection time are critical components of adult learning and skill application
8. Pilot programs allow for testing and refinement before organization-wide training rollouts
9. Regular check-ins and course corrections are essential for successful training implementation
10. Strategic training applies to all sectors: business, ministry, and community organizations

10 Takeaways/Action Items:

1. Conduct a comprehensive training audit to assess current landscape and identify gaps
2. Implement the ERA framework: focus on Engagement, Retention, and Application in all training programs
3. Research and understand your learners' backgrounds, experiences, and learning preferences
4. Include training coordinators in strategic planning conversations from the onset
5. Build reflection time and silence into training sessions to support adult learning
6. Create pilot programs to test training effectiveness before full organizational rollout
7. Establish regular check-in processes to monitor training application and provide course corrections
8. Leverage experienced employees as knowledge sharers and mentors in training delivery
9. Connect training content to learners' real-world experiences and daily work applications
10. Develop long-term professional development plans that support career advancement and retention

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Key Insights:

‍Dr. Graham emphasizes that effective training strategy must prioritize understanding learners as whole individuals with unique experiences and perspectives, moving beyond surface-level demographics to create truly engaging learning experiences. Her ERA framework demonstrates that successful training and development requires not just content delivery, but strategic engagement, meaningful retention techniques, and practical application opportunities with ongoing support.

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Resources‍

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