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The Magic Formula for Learning Content That Actually Changes Behavior
We’ve all been victims of bad training. But what if there were a formula to create learning experiences that would not only keep people awake but actually transform how they work?Good news! That formula exists, and it’s as easy as remembering one word: SURE.
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How Your Peers are Using AI
There’s no question that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in learning and development is a topic being explored by just about every L&D professional right now. But have you ever wondered how your peers are really using AI every day? At the 2024 DevLearn Conference & Expo, we asked attendees about their AI use […]
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If Leadership Training Isn’t Applied, It Hasn’t Happened
L&D leadership training sessions often “feel” successful. A program is designed, a workshop is delivered, and employees leave feeling informed and engaged. But if that training isn’t applied in the workplace, did it actually happen? If we focus entirely on the “learning” but not the “development,” we’re wasting huge amounts of time and money. So […]
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Boost Workflow Learning with In-Product Tours
Have you ever invested months building comprehensive training content, only to discover that almost nobody was using it? At Pigment, a business planning platform, we faced this exact challenge. Despite our robust Pigment Academy featuring video tutorials, eLearning courses, and practice activities, the majority of our users—particularly the business users representing most of our user […]
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Skilling Up for AI Transformation
By Megan Torrance and Lauren Milstid Back in the summer of 2023, the AI buzz was loud and growing louder by the day. In nearly every conversation, learning leaders were asking versions of the same question: How do we get our people ready for this? Not just ready to click through a webinar or try […]
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Microlearning Secrets from Marketers: How to Make Learning Stick
The attention economy has changed everything. People are bombarded with content, distractions are endless, and companies are fighting harder than ever to keep audiences engaged. Marketers have mastered the art of grabbing attention and making messages memorable—something many Learning & Development (L&D) teams struggle with. One solution? Apply marketing principles to microlearning. Marketers know how […]
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From AI to Accessibility: Interview with Guild Master Diane Elkins
DevLearn 2024 celebrated Diane Elkins as Guild Master for her L&D impact. From resume writing to co-founding Artisan Learning, she finds purpose in helping people work better. Elkins has mixed feelings on AI’s role, excited by accessibility potential but cautious about writing quality. She sees a future prioritizing accessibility in L&D.
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Drive Compliance Training Completion with Scalable Microlearning
Compliance training is a critical component of corporate governance, ensuring that employees adhere to legal, regulatory, and organizational policies. However, traditional compliance training methods—often long, monotonous, and detached from daily workflows—suffer from poor engagement and low completion rates. According to a 2022 study by Brandon Hall Group, organizations report completion rates as low as 40% […]
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True Impact: Measurable Performance Gains with Workflow Learning
For years, Learning & Development (L&D) has struggled to bridge the gap between formal training and real-world performance. While traditional training metrics—completion rates, learner satisfaction, and knowledge retention—have served as indicators of effectiveness, they fall short in measuring true business impact. Workflow learning, often referred to as “learning in the flow of work,” has emerged […]
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The Human Skills Challenge: Using XR to Boost Soft Skills
Imagine a new manager preparing for a tough conversation with a team member. Instead of preparing using a one-off role-play in a classroom, she slips on a VR headset and encounters a lifelike virtual colleague. An AI-driven coach offers real-time feedback on empathy and clarity. Across the hall, a trainee uses an AR app to […]