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The Human Touch: Why AI-Powered Learning Still Needs Us
AI in training offers promise, but success lies in human hands. We must define needs, design engaging content, ensure inclusion, and provide guidance.
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Drive Continuous Learning: AI Integrates Work & Training
The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and wearable technology has made it easier than ever to seamlessly integrate learning directly into the workflow.
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Level Up Without Losing Balance: Professional Development in L&D
The learning and development field doesn’t wait for anyone to catch up. Each year brings new advancements, technologies, and trends that reshape how professionals deliver value. In many ways, the success of those you support depends on your ability to stay ahead, consistently bringing the most relevant and effective practices to the table. But here’s the reality: Being at the forefront is anything but easy. Endless to-do lists, tight deadlines, and competing responsibilities constantly pull you in every direction. When do you find the time to invest in yourself? Staying up to date isn’t just important—it’s essential. The real challenge…
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Learning as a Learning Professional: Unlock Hidden Opportunities
Explore why mastering the art of learning is crucial for our success and share strategies that go beyond traditional professional development.
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The Learning Guild Announces Registration Opening for 2025 Conferences
Ready to level up your learning and development career? The Learning Guild just opened registration for their 2025 conferences! Join fellow leaders in Orlando for the Learning Leadership Conference (Oct 1-3) to master aligning learning with business goals, or dive into cutting-edge tech at DevLearn in Las Vegas (Nov 12-14).
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Cultivating Creativity as an L&D Professional
Instructional designers and learning professionals are creative by nature. We are called upon to be creative with technology like Articulate, Camtasia, or Captivate. More often than we would like, organizations, red tape, and clients require us to be creative with timelines and budgets. Being creative is a core qualification and requirement of our work. So, what do we do when we feel like the creative river has run to a trickle or dried up entirely? Reframe your idea of ‘creativity’ First, it’s essential to acknowledge that creativity comes in many different forms, not just the art class variety we associate…
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Microlearning: The Key to Capturing Modern Learners’ Attention
Learning habits are changing faster than ever. Even individuals within the same generation can develop varying preferences as they gain access to tools that were unavailable just two years ago. What characterizes Millennials, Gen Z, and now Gen Alpha? They were born with smartphones in one hand and access to the Internet in the other. Interesting fact: The younger the generation, the faster they watch YouTube videos. Many in Gen Z view videos at a playback speed of at least x1.5. This shift in how we consume and process information is challenging traditional learning methods, which are finding it increasingly…
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Leading Change: Navigating the Intersection of Leadership & Change Management
At the heart of successful change lies the intersection of leadership and change management, a space where strategy meets empathy and vision aligns with execution.
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Write With Joy
We all have excuses for avoiding writing, but this is a key way we communicate. Learn core principles that will help you find joy in writing.
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David Kelly’s Curated Content for 2/10/2025
This week’s curated articles explore key L&D topics, including professional development, inclusive online teaching, e-learning quality assurance, measuring long-term impact, and navigating future industry challenges.