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Designing for What People Need to Know: A Conversation with Kayla Harrison, Knowledge Management Specialist at Turner Fleischer

In many cases, what appears to be a capability gap is actually a clarity gap. The knowledge exists, but it is not structured or surfaced in a way that makes it usable.

ByMark BritzJun 8, 2026
What’s Next for Learning? The Trends DevLearn Attendees See Emerging

What’s Next for Learning? The Trends DevLearn Attendees See Emerging

The future of learning took shape in a big way throughout 2025, and DevLearn attendees were already spotting the trends transforming the industry while with us in Las Vegas. From the rapid rise of AI and AI-native platforms to growing conversations around accessibility, localization, immersive learning, and creative media design, these emerging priorities are reshaping how organizations create […]

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Expertise We Still Have to Earn

Ironically, the rise of intelligent systems (AI) may make these deeply human capabilities even more valuable.

ByGeorge HallJun 3, 2026
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Why AI Needs Vygotsky: The Case for AI-Based Intentional Friction

The absence of desirable difficulty in AI interactions effectively ignores the biology of human learning.

ByAtefeh FerdosipourJun 1, 2026
Learning Leaders Need Better Conversations

Learning Leaders Need Better Conversations

With the Learning Leadership 2026 program now live, learning leaders can explore the conversations shaping this year’s event. And it’s immediately clear this is not a traditional conference experience.  Most conferences are built around presentations. Learning Leadership 2026 takes a different approach by focusing on the conversations learning leaders need most right now.  As organizations navigate rapid change driven by AI, evolving workforce […]

ByLindsay BrestovanskyMay 28, 2026
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The 70:20:10 Framework Gets One Thing Right: Where Learning Actually Happens

The 70:20:10 framework gets criticized for its neat percentages, but it points to the biggest opportunity in workplace learning. The question isn’t whether the numbers are exactly right. The question is whether you’ll continue investing primarily in the 10% or start building capability in the 70%.

ByJames GloverMay 27, 2026
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From B2C Engagement to B2B Outcomes

In the early days of a great learning program, magic often comes from one-to-one moments. There is real connection, relevance, and a clear link between learning and personal growth or career advancement. Engagement matters because it helps learners stay with the experience long enough to reach those outcomes. But as programs grow from serving individual […]

ByNo AuthorMay 22, 2026
Learning Guild and CEdMA Partner on New Customer Education Programming at DevLearn 2026  

Learning Guild and CEdMA Partner on New Customer Education Programming at DevLearn 2026  

New York, NY  [May 21,  2026] — The Learning Guild, producers of DevLearn Conference & Expo, the largest learning technology event in North America, is excited to announce a new partnership with the Customer Education Management Association (CEdMA) to deliver a dedicated track of Customer Education content designed to help learning professionals unlock the full potential of their learning programs.  Taking place across the full DevLearn 2026 event, November 4 – 6 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the customer education content is a new feature […]

ByLindsay BrestovanskyMay 21, 2026
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Beyond Points & Badges: The Psychology of Practice-First Design

Successful gamification is not about making learning “fun”; it is about transforming information into transferable skills.

ByJenny SunMay 20, 2026
Transforming Content into a Strategic AI Growth Asset: Building a Unified Content Fabric

Transforming Content into a Strategic AI Growth Asset: Building a Unified Content Fabric

As organizations expand, their audiences diversify—employees, customers, partners, distributors, and now AI agents all rely on consistent, high quality content. The shift from an access focused world to an answer focused one means Learning & Development teams must ensure their content is not only accurate and up to date at scale, but also structured and […]

ByNo AuthorMay 19, 2026
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