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Episode: Designing Training for Field vs. Office Roles

9 Minutes to Designing Training for Field vs. Office Roles

In this episode of GydeBites, host Prasanna Vaidya talks with Sarah Schellhase about how training needs differ for field and office teams. Sarah explains how the nature of each role shapes the kind of learning support people can use during their workday.

She shares practical ways to design training that fits into schedules, using short formats, clear messages, and mobile-friendly content. Sarah also highlights how micro-learning helps people apply skills quickly without feeling overloaded.

The conversation includes examples of programs that worked well and why they succeeded. If you want to build training that feels relevant and supports performance across different roles, this episode offers strong, usable insights.

Questions covered in this episode:

What are the differences in training needs between field and office employees?

How should training programs be designed differently for field versus office roles?

How can technology be leveraged to deliver training effectively to field and office employees?

How can microlearning be tailored to meet the unique needs of field and office roles?

Can you share examples of well-designed training programs for field and office roles and why they worked?

Meet the Speaker

Sarah Schellhase

Senior L&D Leader,

With over 17 years of experience in L&D, Sarah designs programs that fit the needs of every learner. Her approach combines data, design, and real-world insight to create programs that engage learners and drive performance.

Sarah Schellhase

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