133: Why Most Learning Cultures Fail—And How to Fix It | Dr. Angela Stopper
Dr. Angela Stopper, Chief Learning Officer at UC Berkeley, shares how organizations can move beyond surface-level learning initiatives to create a culture of true professional development. In this episode, Stopper and Damon Lembi discuss how UC Berkeley successfully implemented an 80-hour professional development policy and redesigned performance evaluations to drive engagement and learning. Through data-driven insights and real-world examples, Stopper provides actionable strategies for embedding learning into the fabric of an organization.
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Key Leadership Lessons from Dr. Angela Stopper’s Journey:
How Berkeley’s 80-hour learning policy increased staff engagement and participation
Why traditional annual performance reviews fail—and how a three-conversation model improved satisfaction by 88%
Practical strategies for democratizing coaching and scaling learning across an organization
Connect with Dr. Angela Stopper:
Website: UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center
LinkedIn: Dr. Angela Stopper
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Dr. Angela Stopper is a leader in workforce education, global talent development, and enterprise learning strategy. She has helped transform professional development at UC Berkeley and beyond, using innovative policies to foster a true learning culture.
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