Performance Matters | A 5 Moments of Need® Podcast Series

Performance First, Always: Joe Dunlap on Driving Real Business Value

In this episode of Performance Matters, Bob Mosher sits down with longtime colleague and industry practitioner Joe Dunlap for a powerful conversation about what it truly takes for L&D to thrive in a performance-first, AI-accelerated world.

Joe shares his 25-year journey from instructional designer to head of continuous learning and performance improvement, and why embracing the 5 Moments of Need and building a real performance architecture has fundamentally reshaped the impact of learning inside his organization.

Joe offers practical, hard-won insights on diagnosing performance, navigating organizational resistance, positioning L&D as a true business partner, and preparing teams for the new expectations shaping our profession.

If you’re an L&D leader looking to elevate your impact—and your relevance—this episode is a roadmap to what’s next. Listen now!

 

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The Future of Learning: Why Productivity Must Come First

In this episode of Performance Matters, Bob Mosher sits down with Donald Clark and Alfred Remmits for an energizing, wide-ranging conversation about the future of learning and the realities facing today’s L&D leaders.

Together, they unpack what it really means to navigate a performance-first world, why AI is accelerating both opportunity and disruption, and how learning professionals can keep pace without losing sight of the human element. Donald and Alfred share candid insights on shifting talent expectations, the pressure on managers, and the growing gap between organizational needs and traditional training approaches.

From practical strategies to philosophical reframes, this episode offers sharp, honest perspective on where learning is headed—and what leaders must do now to stay relevant, responsive, and anchored in performance.

If you’re responsible for capability building, talent development, or transforming how learning supports the business, this conversation is a must-listen. Download or listen now.

 

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Scalable Transformation: AI’s Real Impact on the Five Moments of Need

In this energizing start to the new year, Bob Mosher sits down with Dr. Conrad Gottfredson and Josh Cavalier for a candid, future-facing conversation about the unprecedented acceleration of AI—and what it means for workflow learning, performance support, and the 5 Moments of Need®.

Together, they unpack the tension and opportunity of 2026: a year defined by rapid innovation, shifting job roles, evolving workflows, and a growing need for L&D to step into true strategic partnership.

You’ll also hear a preview of the upcoming AI Intensive for Workflow Learning Workshop and why it’s designed to give learning professionals a practical, realistic line of sight into how all of this connects.

If you’re navigating AI, performance, or workflow learning in 2026, this episode offers clarity, grounding—and a whole lot of possibility.

Tune in today and take a thoughtful step into the year ahead.

 

 

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The Future Is Now: How AI Is Transforming Workflow Learning

Kick off 2026 with a conversation that sets the tone for the year. In this episode of the Performance Matters podcast, Bob Mosher sits down with Trond Kristiansen, a pioneering learning leader whose groundbreaking work in AI and workflow learning is reshaping what’s possible for L&D practitioners.

Trond shares how AI has elevated his role from traditional “training support” to a true business partner inside his organization, enabling him to design, innovate, and deliver performance solutions at a speed and scale never before possible. From transforming the 5 Moments of Need framework with AI-driven tools, to building agent skills that automate complex workflows, to reframing AI as intelligence augmentation rather than replacement—this episode is packed with practical insights and inspiring perspective.

If you're curious on how to best use AI to amplify your expertise and position yourself at the forefront of workflow learning innovation—this is the perfect place to start.

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Leading Through Disruption: What AI Really Demands of L&D

As organizations race to adopt AI, learning leaders face a critical challenge: how to embrace innovation without losing sight of performance. In this episode of Performance Matters, Bob Mosher is joined by Frank Nguyen for a candid, thoughtful conversation about what responsible L&D leadership looks like in an era of rapid disruption.

Drawing on Frank’s experience across industries—from Amazon to Genentech—the discussion explores how learning teams can move beyond order-taking to become true strategic partners. Together, they unpack the balance between delivering today’s results while preparing for tomorrow, the risks of being distracted by AI hype, and why performance—not content or tools—must remain the north star.

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The ROI of Workflow Learning: A Manufacturing Leader’s Playbook

In the final installment of our three-part series with manufacturing leader Sivaram Jambunathan, we dive into what may be the most pivotal element of successful workflow learning: measurement.

Hosted by Con Gottfredson, this episode unpacks how Siv and his team transformed their manufacturing organization by building a clear, practical, and deeply disciplined measurement strategy—one that protected organizational will, aligned stakeholders, and proved real value every step of the way.

Siv shares how his team forecasted impact before implementing a single change, identified the highest-value opportunities, and used the PDCA cycle to stay adaptive when real-world conditions shifted. From reducing time to proficiency, to calculating cost-to-competence, to building cultural habits of learning application and knowledge-sharing, Siv offers an honest, insightful look at what it takes to measure workflow learning in a way that actually matters.

If you're responsible for learning, performance, or transformation in any industry, especially one where precision and speed are non-negotiable, this conversation is a must-listen.

Tune in to hear how small, systematic steps can lift an entire organization, one plant at a time.

 

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From Order Taker to Strategic Partner: Why L&D Needs Performance Consulting

In this episode of Performance Matters, Bob Mosher sits down with Ryan Sarpalius to explore why performance consulting is the skill L&D professionals need now more than ever.

They unpack what separates training from true performance solutions, share real-world stories where consulting uncovered better outcomes, and discuss how shifting to a performance-first mindset builds stronger partnerships with stakeholders and delivers real business impact.

Tune in to hear how you can elevate your role from order taker to strategic partner.

Link to Performance Consulting Workshop mentioned in episode.

 

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From Training to Performing: Implementing a Digital Coach in Manufacturing

In part two of this three-part series, Con Gottfredson sits down again with Sivaram Jambunathan to dive deeper into the realities of implementing workflow learning in the manufacturing environment.

Building on the first episode, Siv shares how his team rolled out a Digital Coach, navigated adoption challenges, and accelerated speed to competency on the production floor. From onboarding new hires to transferring critical knowledge, Siv reveals how a “green path / red path” coaching model transformed safety, confidence, and performance—helping employees feel like they won the day every day.

Curious how workflow learning can drive measurable impact in high-stakes, fast-moving industries? Download or listen today.

 

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Building Competence at the Point of Work: Lessons from the Manufacturing Floor

In this episode, Dr. Conrad Gottfredson sits down with Sivaram Jambunathan to explore how workflow learning and the 5 Moments of Need® framework are transforming the manufacturing floor.

Siv shares his journey from traditional L&D to embedding learning directly into the flow of work, tackling challenges like talent retention, safety, and time-to-competence.

Download or listen now to learn how his team leveraged the 5 Moments of Need Summit, leadership buy-in, and the EnABLE methodology to revolutionize workforce performance in a high-stakes environment where learning can’t stop production.

 

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The Architect of Performance: Aubrey Kurteff on Meta’s Learning Evolution

In this episode, Dr. Aubrey Kurteff discusses how Meta meets rapid content demands using performance-first principles, the EnABLE methodology, and Reusable Content Objects (RCOs).

Aubrey emphasizes balancing speed with instructional quality, leveraging AI for summarizing and structuring content, and evolving the role of L&D from content developers to performance consultants.

Her insights offer a roadmap for scaling effective, workflow-integrated learning strategies in fast-paced environments. Download or listen now!

 

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