Designing Learning Experiences for Speed and Agility with Jessica Fraser of Floor & Decor

Jessica Fraser, Director of Learning of Floor & Decor, joins us to discuss how agile methodologies are reshaping instructional design, why a solid process foundation is the prerequisite for effective AI adoption and what it means to move an L&D team from order takers to strategic partners.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

00:00 Introduction.

02:00 How an unexpected moment at The Home Depot changed the entire trajectory of Jessica's career.

04:00 What it actually looks like to lead L&D at Floor & Decor and why she's focused on aligning L&D strategy with business.

06:00 The two shifts Jessica believes have changed L&D more than anything else in recent years.

08:00 Why AI adoption fails without this foundation already in place.

09:00 The thing Jessica thinks L&D teams should be building instead of courses.

12:00 The one skill Jessica says every L&D professional needs most right now and why business partners are making it urgent.

14:00 The mentor who shaped how Jessica thinks about L&D leadership, and the balance he modeled.

17:00 Where Jessica goes to stay sharp, including one source she says is more underrated than people realize.

18:30 The book Jessica recommends for L&D pros who want a seat at the strategic table.

RESOURCES MENTIONED

Jessica Fraser

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicafrasersphr/

Floor & Decor | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/flooranddecor/

Floor & Decor | Website

https://www.flooranddecor.com

Offbeat L&D

https://offbeat.works/

"The Trusted Learning Advisor" by Keith Keating

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1398612456/

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