The Assembly

In this excellent interview, Adam discusses the tips and tricks of retaining great employees with Kelly Pirotte. Kelly is the Group Head of Learning and Development for the Keys Group, a national multi-site business in the care sector. She holds an MSc in Management, which sparked her interest in Learning and Development and has completed the CIPD Advanced Diploma, earning Fellow status. 

Kelly's passion for making a difference in people’s learning experiences shines through her work in L&D. Kelly shares her advice for empowering others through learning to build retention. Including: 
  1. The importance of homegrown management to build a strong learning environment
  2. Using podcasts and other tools to do your learning on the go
  3. Weaving learning throughout the day in creative ways 
Looking to foster a long-lasting learning culture and staff? You won’t want to miss this episode. 

Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-pirotte-fcipd-24717045/ 

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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.