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GA 293 | Approaching the Certification Process with Craig Johnson

By Jessica Bush Updated on September 16th, 2020

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This week’s guest is Craig Johnson. Ron and Craig discussed the learning and development realm of continuous improvement, as well as the pros and cons to various certification approaches. A MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn:

The quotes that inspire Craig (3:27)
Craig’s background (7:57)
How he got into learning and development (12:22)
Addressing the need for local, accessible training (14:56)
The role of practical application in the certification process (19:06)
The true power of continuous improvement (30:34)

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

Adam Lawrence
November 22, 2019 - 5:57 pm
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I really enjoyed the podcast, especially the debate around certification with or without a project. Also, I appreciate the shout-out from Craig.