141: Continuous Learning and Growth in L&D: A Conversation with Sean Jennison, Senior Learning Experience Manager at Amazon

EdUp Learning and Development, hosted by Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson

English - June 25, 2024 00:09 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB
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In this episode, we got interview the amazing Sean Jennison, the Senior DSP Learning Experience Manager at Amazon. Sean shares his journey into the learning and development space, starting from wanting to be a geography teacher to teaching English in Madrid. He discusses his role at Amazon, which involves developing learning strategies and delivering training interventions for last mile logistics. Sean emphasizes the importance of putting the learner at the heart of everything and seeking feedback to continuously improve. He also highlights the value of networking and connecting with others in the L&D field.

Key Takeways

Put the learner at the heart of everything you do in learning and development.
Connect with as many people as possible in the L&D field and be open to networking.
Seek feedback and be open to making improvements based on that feedback.
Continuously learn and grow in the field by utilizing resources, such as books, e-learning platforms, and YouTube videos.

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