Management & Strategy
The strategic approaches used to shape the direction of the learning function and to support the design and development of learning solutions.
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What Workplace Friction Teaches Us About Leadership
The goal isn’t less workplace friction but a better understanding of what the friction is telling us…. Ask where the friction is coming from, what it might be revealing, and whether the solution belongs with the individual, the relationship or the system.
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How Power Cuts Leaders Off from Learning: Noel Tichy & the Unteachable Leader
History continues to repeat itself because too many institutions want the appearance and benefits of learning without undertaking the work that makes learning possible.
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Speaking the Same Language: Iuliia Algasova on Building a Skills-Based Organization
Iuliia Algasova is a learning leader focused on skills development, capability building, and the thoughtful use of AI in learning. As Vice President, Skills Development at BlackRock, she works at the intersection of business needs, workforce capabilities, and modern learning design, helping develop job-ready skills at scale. Her background in teaching, online learning, and content strategy brings both innovation and empathy to her work, while her recognition as one of the Learning Guild’s Thirty Under 30 reflects her commitment to practical, human-centered learning. In this Q&A interview, she discusses how skills can create a shared language across learning, talent, and…
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Producers of DevLearn & Learning Leadership Announce the Debut of: Learning & Performance Tech Week 2026 with Exciting Event Firsts
[New York, NY, September 15, 2026] On November 2 – 6, 2026 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, the learning community will get a first and exciting glimpse into the future of Learning Guild events. This year’s co-location of DevLearn and Learning Leadership, along with spotlight events including the AI for Learning Summit, new conference tracks including Learning Team & Project Management, and new learning paths aimed at helping learning teams prove the business value of their initiatives – marks the start of: Learning & Performance Tech Week. “This year, we have begun an exciting new chapter: a week-long…
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Leaders Must Create the Foundation for Lasting Change
When leaders reinforce the same priorities through communication, decision-making, coaching, and recognition, people begin to believe the change is real and sustainable.
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What Training Teaches Us to See: High-Stakes Learning Systems Shape Perception Before They Shape Action
Training does not just prepare people to act. It prepares them to interpret reality.
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DevLearn Announces 2026 Keynote Speakers Exploring AI, Leadership, and Workplace Resilience
NEW YORK, NY, JULY 16, 2026 – The Learning Guild announced the keynote speakers for DevLearn Conference & Expo 2026, its annual conference for learning professionals, taking place November 4 – 6, 2026, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The keynote lineup brings together leading voices in business, learning, technology, and organizational psychology to explore the trends reshaping workplace learning. Through sessions focused on artificial intelligence, leadership, career adaptability, and resilience, attendees will gain practical strategies for leading through change and preparing for the future of work. The 2026 keynote speakers are: Dan Pontefract Award-winning author, adjunct professor, and former CLO and customer education leader Dan Pontefract will present The Courage to Think Differently: Purpose & Possibilities. Drawing on lessons from his career…
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Looking Upstream: A Conversation with Craig Taylor on Designing the Conditions for Success
Product usage does not guarantee that the customer is achieving the outcome… Equally, low product usage does not mean that the customer is not getting value from the product.
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Learning Leadership 2026 Preview: Leading With Curiosity When L&D Arrives Late
Over the past 25 years, Allyson Roote has witnessed the evolution of learning and development from a focus on content creation to a strategic business function. As VP of Learning and Organizational Development at The Bonadio Group, she leads learning initiatives that support leadership development, organizational growth, and business performance. At Learning Leadership 2026, Roote will share how learning leaders can turn one of their most challenging moments—being left out of a key conversation—into an opportunity to build influence. Ahead of the event, we spoke with her about the shifting role of learning leaders, navigating change, and why curiosity often matters and can help you get a seat at the…
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Fortifying the Foundation: A Guide to Secure Open Source Hosting
Modern applications are 90% open source and 10% proprietary code—yet we spend 90% of our budget securing the 10%. It’s time to flip the script. This session provides a practical roadmap for hosting and managing open-source dependencies securely. We cover the “Three Pillars of OSS Security”: Supply Chain Transparency (SBOMs), Isolated Infrastructure (Containers), and Proactive Maintenance. Learn how to foster innovation without the “maintenance tax” or the security debt that keeps IT leaders awake at night.