In this episode of the People and Performance show, we consider ways HR, L&d pros, and leaders can support a culture of continuous learning and development. Listen too, as we tackle some of the common obstacles that can block a successful L&D journey.  Our guest this time is Toby Kheng, speaker, consultant, L&D enthusiast and Founder/Employee Experience Consultant at FreeformersQuestions for Toby include:What are some common factors that get in the way of L&D initiatives?How can HR and leaders support a culture of continuous learning and development?You spoke at DisruptHR Norwich and DisruptHR Cambridge in 2023. Tell us about your sessions.In a Solvd Together blog post, you wrote: "When it comes to the HR or People functions, data remains a sorely underutilized tool — and these functions risk falling further and further behind as the ways in which we can use data advance and people take back the power of their activities... Consumer-facing organizations are using data to make better decisions and... this can be easily applied to the world of people-management (through… you guessed it… Human Centred Design)." Tell us more. ----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!