Learning in a Virtual Environment at Dropbox

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by my guest Justin McSharry, Global Director of Learning & Leadership Development at Dropbox. Episode Highlights [04:20] - What attracted you to a role at Dropbox? [05:17] - What defines a company as people-centric? [06:49] - How does a 'virtual first' culture work at Dropbox? [10:33] - Why there's no substitute to face to face collaboration [13:25] - A look at their new learning management system [16:39] - What's been the feedback and how are you measuring performance? [18:25] - Lead indicators of behavior changes and democratising coaching [22:16] - Justin's thoughts on the rise of AI coaches [26:20] - Why we need deliberate learning [33:27] - How are you supporting your front line managers during this time? [36:00] - Personalising work with collaboration hours [39:00] - A brief look at virtual first [42:11] - Where do you see the future of L&D going? [45:28] - Parting advice for you If you enjoyed the podcast be sure to subscribe for more content like this. www.hrdleaders.com/podcast Summary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Join host Chris Rainey on the HR Leaders Podcast, where he sits down with top Chief People Officers, CHROs, and leading HR experts to uncover the strategies, trends, and insights shaping the future of human resources. Each episode dives into best practices in people management, leadership challenges, and transformative HR innovations that impact both business success and society at large. Whether you're an HR professional or simply passionate about modern workplace strategies, this podcast delivers expert advice, real-world experiences, and the latest trends in HR, making it your go-to resource for all things human resources.