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#151: Radically Simple PD Systems: Cut the Clutter & Focus on What’s Essential

August 24, 2025 • Becca Silver • Season 1 • Episode 151

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In this episode, Becca Silver is joined by Tami Shaw to discuss effective approaches to designing professional development (PD) systems. Tami shares insights from her book "Radically Simple Training," including practical activities like using quotes to foster meaningful connections among participants. The conversation explores the importance of making PD relevant and engaging, emphasizing strategies such as "less is more," anchoring activities in the content, and shifting from a mindset of judgment ("shoulds") to one of support and curiosity. Tami and Becca also discuss learning from other industries to improve mentoring and PD practices, the value of continuous reinforcement of key messages, and the role of connection in adult learning. The episode concludes with Tami highlighting feedback on her book’s most popular strategies and sharing where listeners can find more about her work.

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