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L&D’s Impact on Career Growth & Mobility
Most HR leaders believe L&D supports progression, but many employees still don’t feel the connection. The good news is that this gap is fixable.
By Stelios Sergis • -
The Curse of Knowledge: Why L&D Impact Stories Get Lost in Translation & 3 Ways to Fix It
Learning teams that communicate impact clearly and compellingly don’t just win awards. They win budgets, strategic partnerships, organizational credibility, and the recognition their work deserves.
By Deb Arnold • -
Learning Leaders as AI Change Agents
Michelle Lentz didn’t open her session with a demo or a prompt. Instead, she started with a question about emotion. At The Learning Guild’s 2026 Trends & Strategies Online Conference (Dec. 3–4, 2025), Lentz—founder of Innovate & Elevate Strategies—asked attendees to name the feeling AI most often triggers for them. The responses came fast and varied: “wow,” “hesitant,” […]
By Christine Shaw • -
AI As a Teammate
The future isn’t us versus the machine, it’s us with the machine. AI will be woven into every part of the learning journey, from design to facilitation to evaluation.
By George Hanshaw • -
The Modern Challenges Reshaping Adult Learning
At its best, adult learning does more than transfer information. It builds confidence, reinforces identity, and helps people make sense of change without feeling left behind by it.
By Paige Yousey, Isabella Barker • -
Aha Moments from DevLearn 2025: How AI Is Reshaping the Future of L&D
We asked influential voices in the community to reflect on their biggest “aha” moments from DevLearn 2025, and the focus is no longer on just what technology can do. It’s about what is forcing organizations and L&D to rethink. Here’s a look at what stuck out the most to last year’s influencers. AI is a workforce shift, not just a tech trend […]
By Lindsay Brestovansky • -
Taking Stock of Data Literacy for L&D Professionals
Data literacy isn’t a destination. It’s a practice, and practices only improve when you know what you’re working with.
By Robyn Defelice • -
Building a Thriving Organizational Culture: Strategies for Success
Culture is no longer just an HR initiative—it has become a central strategic priority.
By Genevieve Caplette • -
Real Challenges, Straight from the DevLearn Community
At DevLearn 2025 we asked attendees to share their current biggest challenge. Their answers weren’t about trends or buzzwords. They were practical, immediate, and human. Across industries and roles, clear themes emerged, and they paint a picture of what learning professionals are navigating behind the scenes today. Doing More with Less Capacity was the most common challenge. Small teams are supporting entire departments, sometimes entire states. Many […]
By Lindsay Brestovansky • -
The Future of Learning Technology: Staying Curious Without Losing Your Mind
The evolution that’s got me genuinely excited keeps us grounded in the real world and gives us our hands back. That’s the winning combination.
By Destery Hildenbrand •