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Why Nurturing International Social Connections Is Good for You
Globalization was a big word some decades ago. But even before the trend emerged, on my travels, I had always been happy receiving a business card from a person who was living far away from me. In a completely different country, even on a different continent, often recognizable as “a different culture.” In modern times, […]
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Design for Change: Because You Know It’s Coming
By Megan Torrance and Lauren Milstid You’ve been there before. You mapped out the perfect route. The plan was solid, every step carefully laid out. The team was prepared, and the destination was clear. Then, the landscape shifted. A key stakeholder left, priorities changed, a new SME joined the team, or new requirements emerged. Suddenly, […]
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Innovating in L&D: Practical Strategies for Real Impact
To innovate is to make changes to something established by introducing new methods, ideas, or products. Let’s explore actionable ways to spark innovation within L&D.
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Cracking the Learning Code: How Personas Transform Training from Good to Great
Imagine Ruth, a seasoned and dedicated instructional designer working at a leading online learning platform organization for business professionals. She loves her job and is proud of her work. As she reviews feedback from the latest courses, she smiles at all the positive feedback; until she encounters a series of frustrated messages from busy learners: […]
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Establishing ROI at Every Phase of ADDIE
One of the hot topics in L&D right now is establishing an organization’s return on investment (ROI) from training offerings. This can feel daunting, especially if your L&D department lacks bandwidth. With increasing demands to do more with less, finding time to do the legwork to gather and compile all the data can feel like the final straw on the camel’s back.
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Promoting Employee Development: Beyond the ‘Banking Model’
Creating effective design strategies in line with effective adult learning theories is not an easy task for L&D specialists who face corporate constraints, such as appeasing company policies, scheduling development opportunities around busy schedules, meeting ROIs, and working with limited budgets. These constraints also cascade to employees who resist learning opportunities based on prior experiences […]
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New Dates & Location for the Learning Leadership Conference 2025
The Learning Guild announces the 2025 Learning Leadership Conference in Orlando (Oct 1-3), featuring L&D executives from top companies, expanded networking, and deep dives into AI, data, and leadership development. Early registration discounts available.
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You Can Lead a Horse to Water: Make Learning Stick with Soft Skills
We’ve all heard the saying, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” This adage is particularly relevant in the world of learning and development. As educators, trainers, or mentors, we can provide learners with all the resources and opportunities they need, but how do we ensure that the learning […]
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The Power of Storytelling in eLearning: Techniques to Try
Human connection is anchored in storytelling. Whether we are entertaining ourselves with books, television, and movies or connecting with each other in conversation, storytelling is a powerful component of what sets us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. It’s how we make sense of the world, share experiences, and build relationships. Let’s explore […]
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Human-First: Designing Learning Journeys in the AI Era
The learning world is changing a lot because of AI. It’s been three years since we started experimenting with this technology, first cautiously and without seeing much promise. Now, it seems almost inevitable that AI will be used at all stages of creating a learning solution. The biggest benefit it has brought so far has […]