# A Culture of Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York: Jenna Filipkowski Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-stories-by-redthread-research-3600959/a-culture-of-development-at-the-federal-reserve-bank-of-new-york-jenna-filipkowski Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-stories-by-redthread-research-3600959/a-culture-of-development-at-the-federal-reserve-bank-of-new-york-jenna-filipkowski.md Podcast: [Workplace Stories by RedThread Research](https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-stories-by-redthread-research-3600959) Published: 2026-03-18T07:00:03+00:00 Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-culture-of-development-at-the-federal-reserve-bank-of-new-york-jenna-filipkowski--70656415 Audio file: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70656415/ws_123.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/workplace-stories-by-redthread-research-3600959/episodes/a-culture-of-development-at-the-federal-reserve-bank-of-new-york-jenna-filipkowski Duration seconds: 2837 ## Resource On this episode, we’re with Jenna Filipkowski, the Head of Learning and Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. With a background in organizational psychology and research, Jenna brings a fresh, outsider perspective to the world of L&D, challenging traditional approaches and driving innovation within the unique environment of the Fed. We discuss the importance of team development over individual learning, the shift from self-directed "Netflix of learning" approaches to more guided, in-person experiences, and the crucial role of branding and communication in building credibility for L&D organizations. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... 00:00 Team-based learning evolution 05:06 Improving the workforce experience 07:59 Embracing opportunity in HR leadership 15:46 Team coaching as facilitation 19:56 Aligning learning with business goals 25:40 In-person vs. virtual leadership training 33:12 Improving organizational learning through data 37:46 Cohesive branding and storytelling 40:20 Leadership accountability and development From Individual Focus to Team Development Historically, L&D programs have targeted individual upskilling and career navigation. At the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Jenna Filipkowski is pioneering an approach grounded in 6 Team Conditions, a research-backed model that moves beyond one-off workshops. Her Energize program uses diagnostics, assessments like Hogan and Insights Discovery, and customized workshops to identify and strengthen the underlying conditions for team success. Rather than a one-size-fits-all or quick-fix model, teams undergo a tailored process, allowing for deeper systemic improvement. It’s about giving teams the tools and support to accelerate their performance because they’re se… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/workplace-stories-by-redthread-research-3600959/episodes/a-culture-of-development-at-the-federal-reserve-bank-of-new-york-jenna-filipkowski/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-stories-by-redthread-research-3600959/a-culture-of-development-at-the-federal-reserve-bank-of-new-york-jenna-filipkowski.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.