Episode 102 – Tariq Fancy – Making A Global Impact On What Matters To You; Lessons In Keeping People Engaged In Online Training

There is so much noise on digital platforms, and devising your program to minimise distraction and keep your learners engaged to increase learning outcomes is a big win. In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview Tariq Fancy, the founder and CEO of Rumie-an ed-tech nonprofit startup whose mission is to help businesses find more effective, scalable and accessible ways to close the learning gap. Rumie builds and publishes new suits of learning solutions to meet the needs and demands of modern-day learners through an open and free library of micro-learning courses on the essential life and career skills required to succeed.  Tariq worked as the chief investment officer for sustainable investing at Blackrock, a financial service firm with over $9 trillion in investments. After trying to make Wall Street more “green” from the inside, he realised there was no real social impact happening, rather than a bunch of marketing, and he was ready to blow the whistle about greenwashing. This lead to the birth of Rumie initiatives. During this episode, we talk about the Rumie initiative. We also dive deeper into micro-learning and strategies that you can employ to improve learning and increase your sustainability in the digital space.  In This Episode, You Will Learn: [00:40]Tariq Fancy aspirations and innovations backstory [02:50] The motivation behind Tariq ambition to make Wall Street greener [05:02] The growing perspective of business and financial success [07:02] Pro coffee ideas to enjoying your coffee your way [09:38] The core mission of Rumie in digital learning and accessibility in the business space [11:37] What to focus on when shifting your learning programs to a digital environment to bring value to your leaners [14:50] The building blocks and benefits of micro-learning in improving learning and retention [21:33] Creating a micro-learning model that amplifies your ability to impact your audience [25:10]  How to deal with the issues of age and financial literacy when providing learning tools to your market segment [29:00] The importance of understanding your system to drive the relevant change and impact [31:50] How to practise micro-learning and where to get access to more wisdom from Rumia [34:13] The most ideal place to get started in embracing micro-learning  [36:31]  Brewing coffee on the beach [38:00] The Rumie movement and how to be part of their mission  Notable Quotes * When moving your learning program from an offline to a digital platform, the most important thing is to keep your student engaged. * You can stimulate a healthy dopamine rush by providing discrete micro-learning tools to replace social media and provide value to your learners.* Clarify what matters to your business and provide the right tools to help others create rational change.* The most powerful volunteering is giving out something aligned to your skills and valuable to you.* People can’t benefit from unknown treasures; letting people know that your products exist will allow them to take advantage of your offer.  Links:  Websites: About Tariq: https://about.rumie.org/meet-the-founder About Rumie: https://about.rumie.org/ Rumie Learn: