Inspire a north star of excellence by learning and growing together.

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Build a consistent practice to manage, mentor, and connect people to foster ongoing growth.

In order to further or even implement industry-leading approaches, organizations need to ensure they are supporting employees to gain exposure to new ideas, different perspectives, relevant skills, and ongoing support. (In addition to paying fair living wages.) A robust Learning & Development program is just one of many elements in a thriving workplace community. 

We have architected and implemented L&D programs that are not only aimed at teaching industry-leading skills, but also rooted in human-centered workplace principles. Our methods balance employee needs and ideal opportunities with the limited time and resources available to managers and mentors.

BUILD A CULTURE OF LEARNING

  • How can you coordinate wide-reaching growth?

  • What are the best methods to share knowledge across the company?

  • When should instruction be targeted to an individual versus provided to a group?

  • How do you level-up to world-class capabilities?

CONNECT & ENGAGE

  • Implement a structure that fosters learning rituals

  • Focus on relevant and high-return tactics

  • Connect people across teams in effective and repeatable formats

  • Use the right approaches for the most impactful learning to inspire the best

WHAT YOU’LL GET

Strategy

Approaches and actions to take.

  • An in-depth assessment and diagnosis

  • Custom Learning & Development approach

  • Action plan to build a program with detailed tactics

Materials

A body of work to rapidly stand up centers of excellence.

  • Discipline Development Framework

  • L&D topics and format template

  • Discipline meeting plan

  • Implementation guide, including roll-out best practices

Sessions

Personalized guidance & support.

  • Presentations of strategic frameworks and action plans

  • Work sessions and coaching sessions for ongoing support

  • Between-session email support, with references and resources

CASE STUDY

Establishing Lasting Foundations

Client:

Thread Creative, an independent writing studio that harnesses the power of words and AI innovation to make more meaningful brands.

Engagement:

We advised the Thread leadership team on evolving their offerings in the face of market disruption, and expanding their business development strategies. In-depth conversations with the leadership team unearthed a unique competitive advantage that could be leveraged for new business, thought leadership, and focus in the craft.

In order to fulfill their newly articulated business goals, we also advised Thread’s Production leadership on how to galvanize key individuals with critical skills central to success. Alongside a vision and materials for an integrated Production discipline that is indispensable to business, we created a comprehensive framework and program for Producer Learning & Development, from junior to executive level.

Insight:

Clarify roles before building L&D programs.

It’s important for an organization to ensure the foundation for each discipline is established and sturdy before expecting more. The first step is to create (or update) and roll out materials to thoroughly communicate roles, responsibilities, skills, and leveling. Only after full clarity is established and communicated is your team ready to grow.

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  • "The Learning and Development work we've done has us poised to bring our future leaders along and ready them for the next step in their careers."

    – Liz Hartmann, Thread Creative

  • “From the beginning, I knew we were in very good hands — it’s that double threat of clear confidence and deep understanding.”

    – Audrey Aiken, Thread Creative

  • "Since we’ve worked with NoCo I am getting better at understanding the more medium to long-term aspects needed to make improvements to our business.”

    Leigh Whipday, ToyFight

  • “The best part of working with NoCo was the research and care put into discovering what was best for Jolby and me at the crossroad we are at right now.”

    – Josh Kenyon, Jolby

  • "The biggest impact of working with NoCo: our leadership team is aligned on a direction.”

    – Molly Inderhees, Thread Creative

  • "NoCo's insights helped us re-shape our operations and process to reflect our values and give us the space to create our best work.”

    – Traci Sym, +&>

  • “NoCo helped us not only organize our diverse offerings but also approach them with renewed vigor and optimism!”

    – Kate Bingaman-Burt and Leland Vaughan, Outlet

  • "It's clear that Amie and Tsilli understand change management only the way you can from having years of experience."

    – Molly Inderhees, Thread Creative