In today's episode, I am joined by Matt Gjertsen, the founder and Chief Learning Officer at Better Everyday Studios. With his extensive experience as an instructor pilot in the United States Air Force and his time at SpaceX as the manager of Training and Development, Matt brings a wealth of knowledge to the table.

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of behavior-based training programs. Matt shares insights into why these programs are more effective than traditional methods and how they can be tailored to meet the specific needs of aerospace and defense companies. We explore the importance of focusing on behaviors rather than results, as it allows for better quantification and measurement of training outcomes.

You'll learn:

1. How behavior change is more effective than traditional training methods that prioritize results.
2. The importance of connecting talent development to company strategy and business priorities for optimal impact.
3. Practical approaches to implementing behavior-based training, including mapping everything back to targeted behaviors for a streamlined and simplified training content.
4. Insight into the experiences and lessons learned from Matt as a trainer in the Air Force and at SpaceX, as well as his recommendations for successful talent development practices.

Matt Gjertsen is the founder and Chief Learning Officer of Better Every Day Studios, a full service instructional design team that helps aerospace and defense companies with everything from training needs analysis to learning content creation and delivery.

He began his career in the United States Air Force as an Instructor Pilot in the T-1 and KC-10 aircraft. When not in the air, Matt spent his time racing triathlons, completing Ironman Lake Tahoe in 2013.

After 9 years of service, Matt left active duty to become the Manager of Training and Development for SpaceX. His team was responsible for new hire orientation, employee and leader development, as well as various aspects of technical training from Environmental Health and Safety compliance to production and engineering skills. After four and a half years at SpaceX, Matt moved on to join a technology start-up where he built a global operations onboarding program, sales training and various leader development programs.

Today, while focusing on defense & aerospace, Matt works with businesses of all sizes to create custom learning content and facilitate impactful employee training designed to change behavior, improve performance and help leaders build organizations people love to be part of.

Matt is also continuing his military service as a Reserve Officer supporting the U.S. Space Force while he lives with his wife and daughter in Los Angeles, CA.

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