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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 […]
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The Human Brand Is More Vital Than Ever in an AI World
As talent professionals, our role is not to compete with machines, rather, it’s to lead with what machines cannot replicate: empathy, story, and soul.
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Why Instructional Designers Are Natural Project Managers
Instructional designers stand at the crossroads of andragogy, technology, and communication within organizations. As is to be expected, this unique position makes them ideal candidates for project management!
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Beyond the Job Description: Why Skills, Not Roles, Define the Future of Work
The future of work is shifting from rigid job descriptions to a skills-first model where organizational success relies on the fluid, measurable capabilities of employees, requiring HR and L&D to focus on continuous skills matching, auditing, and personalized development.
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The Agentic AI Buzz & Simple Ways to Harness It
Agentic means “agency” in that you’re giving parameters and boundaries to the tool, but you’re allowing it to have the agency to predict and make decisions around that ultimate goal for the task at hand.
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The Coaching Habit: Small Steps to Fix a $2 Trillion Problem
Inefficiency costs as much as $2 trillion a year in lost productivity. Your leadership superpower can help fix that, in a few minutes a day!