In this fantastic interview, Adam chats with Tom Newman, the Group Head of Talent Development at Together Money. Tom is passionate about talent development and creating an environment for people to realise their full potential. He believes that talent development done well empowers others to define their own success and allows organisations to thrive by building an ongoing culture of learning.
In this episode, Tom and Adam discuss Together Money’s week-long L&D festival: Learnfest. Each year, employees at Together Money gather to grow their skills and engage in exciting talks and events.
While discussing Learnfest, Adam and Tom touch on:
- How Learnfest delivers not-so-average learning interventions
- How unique guest speakers help us find learning in unexpected places (such as the football pitch)
- The basics of building a L&D programme from engagement to strategy to feedback
- The value of qualitative feedback to ROI
If you’re looking for a way to boost engagement in learning this year, and help develop a culture of learner-led learning at your organisation, this may be the episode for you.
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What is The Assembly?
The Assembly: Where L&D Minds Assemble
The future of workplace learning doesn’t live in theory — it lives in lived experience, fresh research, and honest conversations.
That’s what The Assembly delivers.
Hosted by Adam Lacey, Co-Founder of Assemble You and digital learning veteran, and Brigid McCormack, a newcomer to the world of L&D, this is your go-to space for rich, real talk on what’s driving L&D forward.
In each episode, you’ll find:
Richer insights that go beyond surface-level tips to unpack what really works in learning today
Expert perspectives from leaders shaping the L&D landscape
Access to new research on tech, methods, and innovations defining tomorrow’s learning culture
Practical strategies you can use right now to build essential skills like leadership, communication, and adaptability
Whether you’re designing programs, shaping strategy, or driving culture change — if learning is your thing, this is your podcast.
Formally known as L&D Challenges.