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CO-CURIOUS

One idea. Examined together.

Short conversations about how people learn, think and change. Each episode takes one claim and explores where it came from, what supports it, where it runs thin, and what follows. Hosted by David Maclean.

A LearnSmartly podcast.

https://www.learnsmartly.institute/

Occasionally English South Africa Management · Self-Improvement

51 Episodes

40 – 51

Prof Eddie Obeng: Designing Education for the Marriage, Not Just the Wedding

David speaks with Founder of Pentacle virtual business school Eddie Obeng about the challenge of satisfying multiple stakeholders in organisational learning and development, and aligning individual aspirations with organisational goals.

21 Aug 2024 20 min

Prof Martin Hall: The Potential and Challenges of AI in Education

David speaks with Learning Advisory member Martin Hall about enhancing feedback and support with AI, including generative AI and the future of education.

15 Aug 2024 26 min

Dr Pepe Marais: Fear and Belief in the Imbalance of Learning and Commercial Priorities

David speaks with Chief Creative Officer of Joe Public Pepe Marais about the role of fear and belief in the imbalance of learning and commercial priorities.

8 Aug 2024 21 min

Louis Janse van Rensburg: The Challenge of Abundance in Education

David speaks with CEO of The Heavy Chef Foundation Louis Janse van Rensburg about the power of relationships in balancing learning excellence and financial performance.

7 Aug 2024 20 min

Tebogo Mekgoe: Shifting the Mindset Around Education

David speaks with Orenda Strategy and Advisory CEO Tebogo Mekgoe about defining growth, and the unintended consequences of capitalism in balancing learning excellence and financial performance.

6 Aug 2024 19 min

Jon Foster-Pedley: The Tension Between Education as a Public Good and a Private Good

David speaks with Henley Business School Dean Jon Foster-Pedley about the challenges of financing education, and insights on scaling and growth in education.

6 Aug 2024 27 min

Dr Rudi Kimmie: Integrating the Marketplace and Academia for Success

David speaks with Dube Tradeport Aerotropolis Director Rudi Kimmie about fostering creativity and innovation through experiential learning, and prioritising sustainability in learning organisations.

31 Jul 2024 17 min

Ajay Pangarkar: Understanding ROI in Learning

David speaks with CentralKnowledge CEO Ajay Pangarkar about the importance of aligning learning and business, and overcoming apathy and disruption in learning.

16 Jul 2024 26 min

Willem van der Post: Exponential Leadership for Exponential Times

David speaks with CEO of xTech Capital Willem van der Post about the inconceivable nature of exponential growth, and confronting the overwhelming un-knownness in learning and financial performance.

1 Jul 2024 46 min

Dr Mzamo Masito: Diversity Beyond Numerical Representation and Legal Obligation

David speaks with Google Chief Marketing Officer Mzamo Masito about the importance of historical and situational context in defining diversity, and challenging the misconception that diversity is an inconvenience.

1 Jul 2024 27 min

Frank de Beer: Am I Curious Enough to Understand Where I Am Part of the Problem?

David speaks with Arbinger Institute Director Frank de Beer about mindset and its impact on organisations, and rebuilding morale in learning organisations.

1 Jul 2024 24 min

40 – 51