Ep. 36: Learning, Systems, and the Design of Work with Michael Snelgrove (Part 1)

<p>In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Vidya speaks with Michael Snelgrove about how learning and performance actually work under real conditions. Drawing on experiences from high-impact settings, including work connected to bomb defusal in Afghanistan and offshore sailing, Michael challenges some deeply held assumptions in L&amp;D and HR. They explore why training often fails under pressure, how feedback can backfire, the limits of self-directed learning, and why focusing on skills without understanding how people learn leads to disappointing outcomes. A thoughtful look at learning as a system outcome, not an individual trait.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Reference(s) Used</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Iatrogenics (the idea that treatment or medication can cause harm): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iatrogenesis </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Michael</strong></p><p><br></p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtsnelgrove/ </p><p>Website: https://www.appliedscholar.com/ </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Learnnovators</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Website: https://learnnovators.com/</p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learnnovators/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Vidya</strong></p><p><br></p><p>LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srividyakumar/ </p>