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D&D for Learning: Tricks of the Trade
One of the most powerful—and newly feasible—approaches to immersive training is roleplay. When done well, it creates the conditions for people to practice difficult conversations, test judgment under pressure, and build confidence in gray areas where there’s no script to follow.
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Boomerangs Are Our Greatest Change Agents
When high performers leave, leaders must treat their departed employees as assets who may reunite with future employment opportunities.
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Death by PowerPoint? Create Podcast-Style eLearning in 4 Simple Steps
Stop fighting against how people actually consume information… Turn learning into listening, and watch completion rates soar while training costs plummet.
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Think Like an Adversary: Using Red Teaming to Strengthen Learning & Change Strategies
Applied to learning and change management, red teaming becomes a powerful tool for anticipating resistance, improving clarity, and building adaptability into your plans before going live.
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The Rise of the Learning Strategist: Using the Force to Influence
A learning strategist understands that learning is not a singular event or training; it’s a continuous and evolving ecosystem.
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The Strategic Imperative of Play, Joy & Laughter in Organizational Performance
The long-held belief that seriousness is a prerequisite for productivity is counterproductive; in ever-changing work environments, the capacity for joy is essential infrastructure.
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The DNA of a Good L&D Leader
Think about the perfect learning leader. What qualities would they have? How would they act? Maybe you have a crystal-clear picture in your mind, or maybe it’s a bit hazy. We asked learning and performance improvement leaders at the Learning Leadership Conference last month, “what makes a good leader?” See if you agree with the answers from your peers or if they thought about something you didn’t: How expert leaders view […]
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Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your AI Writing Partner
The calculator didn’t take away the need for math teachers. Computers didn’t eliminate graphic designers. And AI won’t erase instructional designers. Instead, these tools made room for more strategy, more creativity, and more value.
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From Chaos to Clarity: A Proven Framework for L&D Operations Optimization
Operational excellence is built through systematic improvement, one process at a time. With the right framework and commitment, any L&D team can transform chaos into clarity
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Meet the Newest Guild Master: Jess Almlie Profile
Think back, where were you 30 years ago? Jess Almlie, Learning & Performance Strategist at Almlie Consulting, was already working in the learning and talent development industry. At the Learning Leadership Conference in October, Jess’ significant contributions to the learning and performance improvement industry were honored with the Guild Master Award. Following the ceremony, Jess shared her reflections and vision for the future of L&D leadership. Contributing her expertise to the community “I’ve been in the learning and […]