Nolan Hout Podcast Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:13:10 -0400 en-us © 2026 Nolan Hout Podcast yes 562f43bb-b0f5-5022-974d-1d4198f81660 Mike episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Mike The Value in Focusing on Work Outputs The Value in Focusing on Work Outputs What if organizations focused less on skills and competencies and more on the work outputs employees actually produce? In this episode, Dr. Carl Binder and Nolan Hout explore why performance improvement should begin with clearly defined work outputs. They discuss the Six Boxes Model, behavioral science, and how organizations can identify the behaviors, tools, expectations, and feedback needed to improve performance. The conversation also examines why traditional competency frameworks can be difficult to measure, how work outputs can strengthen hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management, and how AI can accelerate performance analysis. For L&D and HR leaders, the episode offers a practical perspective on moving beyond training delivery toward performance consulting and measurable business outcomes.

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]]> What if organizations focused less on skills and competencies and more on the work outputs employees actually produce? In this episode, Dr. Carl Binder and Nolan Hout explore why performance improvement should begin with clearly defined work outputs. They discuss the Six Boxes Model, behavioral science, and how organizations can identify the behaviors, tools, expectations, and feedback needed to improve performance. The conversation also examines why traditional competency frameworks can be difficult to measure, how work outputs can strengthen hiring, onboarding, training, and performance management, and how AI can accelerate performance analysis. For L&D and HR leaders, the episode offers a practical perspective on moving beyond training delivery toward performance consulting and measurable business outcomes.

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]]> https://www.infoprolearning.com/podcast/the-value-in-focusing-on-work-outputs/ Nolan Hout Buzzsprout-19635826 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0400 3073 Work Outputs, Performance Improvement, Learning and Development, L&D Strategy, Performance Consulting, Six Boxes Model, Skills-Based Organization, Competency Frameworks, Workplace Performance, Behavioral Science, Talent Development, Employee Performance, full false Measuring Contributions in the Workplace Performance Ecosystem Measuring Contributions in the Workplace Performance Ecosystem How can L&D teams prove their contribution to business performance? In this episode, Nolan Hout speaks with Kevin M. Yates, the “L&D Detective,” about measuring contributions across the workplace performance ecosystem. The conversation explores why surveys and LMS metrics alone are not enough to demonstrate learning effectiveness and why L&D professionals should approach challenges as performance consultants first. Kevin shares insights on connecting learning initiatives to measurable performance outcomes, understanding the collective factors that influence workplace performance, and measuring both performance improvement and performance maintenance. The episode also explores how AI may reshape L&D roles while supporting, rather than replacing, human expertise. Whether you are a CLO, L&D leader, HR professional, or performance consultant, this episode offers practical perspectives for building stronger impact measurement strategies and connecting learning contributions to meaningful business results.

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]]> How can L&D teams prove their contribution to business performance? In this episode, Nolan Hout speaks with Kevin M. Yates, the “L&D Detective,” about measuring contributions across the workplace performance ecosystem. The conversation explores why surveys and LMS metrics alone are not enough to demonstrate learning effectiveness and why L&D professionals should approach challenges as performance consultants first. Kevin shares insights on connecting learning initiatives to measurable performance outcomes, understanding the collective factors that influence workplace performance, and measuring both performance improvement and performance maintenance. The episode also explores how AI may reshape L&D roles while supporting, rather than replacing, human expertise. Whether you are a CLO, L&D leader, HR professional, or performance consultant, this episode offers practical perspectives for building stronger impact measurement strategies and connecting learning contributions to meaningful business results.

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]]> https://www.infoprolearning.com/podcast/measuring-contributions-in-the-workplace-performance-ecosystem/ Nolan Hout Buzzsprout-19635704 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400 2395 Learning and Development, L&D, Workplace Performance, Performance Measurement, L&D Measurement, Learning Impact, Business Impact, Performance Consulting, Learning Analytics, ROI in Learning, Talent Development, Employee Performance, Performance Improvemen full false Why L&D Needs a Product Mindset and How Practitioners Can Build One Why L&D Needs a Product Mindset and How Practitioners Can Build One What happens when Learning & Development starts thinking like a product team? In this episode, we explore why L&D practitioners need a product mindset to create learning solutions that people actually use and value. Discover how product thinking can help L&D teams identify real learner needs, accelerate development, gather continuous feedback, and improve programs through iteration. The conversation also explores the role of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), agile methodologies, marketing, branding, and data in increasing learning adoption and business impact. Learn why the traditional “build it and they will come” approach often fails and how L&D teams can use customer-focused strategies to design more relevant learning experiences. Whether you're an L&D leader, learning professional, HR practitioner, or talent development specialist, this episode offers practical ideas for building learning programs that respond to demand and deliver measurable organizational value.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-l-d-needs-a-product-mindset-and-how/id1896307862?i=1000766284894

]]> What happens when Learning & Development starts thinking like a product team? In this episode, we explore why L&D practitioners need a product mindset to create learning solutions that people actually use and value. Discover how product thinking can help L&D teams identify real learner needs, accelerate development, gather continuous feedback, and improve programs through iteration. The conversation also explores the role of Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), agile methodologies, marketing, branding, and data in increasing learning adoption and business impact. Learn why the traditional “build it and they will come” approach often fails and how L&D teams can use customer-focused strategies to design more relevant learning experiences. Whether you're an L&D leader, learning professional, HR practitioner, or talent development specialist, this episode offers practical ideas for building learning programs that respond to demand and deliver measurable organizational value.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-l-d-needs-a-product-mindset-and-how/id1896307862?i=1000766284894

]]> https://www.infoprolearning.com/podcast/why-ld-needs-a-product-mindset-and-how-practitioners-can-build-one/ Buzzsprout-19630519 Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0400 3532 L&D, Learning and Development, Product Mindset, Learning Strategy, Agile Learning, Product Thinking, Talent Development, Learning Innovation, Learning ROI, Business Impac full false