In this fantastic interview, Adam chats with the Head of Learning Experience at Greene King Pub Company, Simon Cox.
Si is a dynamic leader specialising in employee engagement and learning innovation, with over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. As Head of Learning Experience at Greene King Pub Company, Si oversees the design and delivery of impactful learning strategies for over 40,000 team members, helping to foster a culture of growth and excellence.
In this episode, Si and Adam talk about the successes and challenges of implementing L&D across 1,800 pubs at Green King. Si talks about their mobile learning launched in 2024, touching on his passion for the hospitality industry, and some of his lessons learned in the industry. Including:
- The importance of team member induction for new hires
- Gamified learning for compliance and communication skills
- Retaining staff in the hospitality industry
- Launching a new learning to a nationwide organisation
- How consistency is key for training and good service
If you’re looking to engage your workforce and create a consistent learning across your organisation, this one is 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.