Systems, Support, and Simplicity: Key Lessons in Effective Visual Learning Design | Abbey Cooke, Jeff Weaver, & Robyn Defelice

Want to know the secrets of the L&D content pros?

Become an even better visual designer today with these simple, quick tips for improving your approach to creating content. We hear from three visual design and learning strategy experts in part two of our special 250th episode celebration.

Hear how to escape the “curse of knowledge” from Abbey Cooke, Director of Training & Onboarding at Effective School Solutions, why visuals should be the supporting act not the star of the show from Jeff Weaver, Expert in L&D, Training, Culture, and OD, and how to stay organized with your content strategy from Robyn Defelice, Intrapreneur, Author & Presenter, Learning Strategist for her company RADLearning.

Learning points from the episode include:

• 00:00 - 01:32 Introduction
• 01:32 - 03:06 Abbey’s advice for overcoming the “curse of knowledge”
• 03:06 - 05:03 2 tips for being more effective with your learning design
• 05:03 - 09:37 Jeff’s advice on how to use visuals to support the message
• 09:37 - 14:03 Robyn’s process of using templates, batching, and staying on track
• 14:03 - 18:05 Tools that help Robyn stay organized and productive
• 18:05 - 18:24 Outro

Important links and mentions:

• Connect with Abbey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbey-like-the-road/
• Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreybweaver/
• Connect with Robyn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rdefelice/