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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Building a Thriving Organizational Culture: Strategies for Success
Culture is no longer just an HR initiative—it has become a central strategic priority.
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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 […]
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How to Make L&D Hard to Overlook
Let’s face it: when it comes to allocating funds or making budget cuts, at many organizations, learning and development often gets the short end of the stick. So how can you make the value of learning hard to overlook? I sat down with the two AdventHealth speakers from our Communicating L&D Impact Online Conference to get their advice on conveying learning’s ROI to business leaders. Check out the real-life examples from Amy Colasanti, Learning Alignment Supervisor, and Natasha McIlmurray, Learning Quality Assurance Specialist: Q: How […]
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What Excites Attendees About Being at DevLearn
We asked our DevLearn 2025 influencers what excites them most about being at the event, and while their answers vary, there is a consistent theme throughout. What brings them to the event year after year isn’t just the sessions and technologies, it’s the feeling of being a part of something shared. It starts with the people It is no surprise that a common theme is […]
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Follow LMS Integration Best Practices for Long-Term Success
LMS integrations, upgrades, or replacements can be a significant undertaking. With careful planning, stakeholder involvement, and ongoing communication, training teams can ensure a successful transition.
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Panel: Future in Progress: What’s Next for L&D?
This dynamic panel brings together emerging L&D leaders who are redefining what it means to lead in a time of rapid change. Panelists will explore how the next generation of learning leaders is reshaping team dynamics, embracing new responsibilities, and adopting fresh approaches to learning and leadership. Together, we’ll examine what’s changing in the work […]
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Redesigning L&D to meet the Speed of Business
In an era where change is the only constant, Learning and Development (L&D) teams must evolve to stay ahead. This talk, “A Journey to Real-Time L&D,” will explore the critical need for L&D team reorganization to address the demands of a fast-paced, dynamic business environment. You will learn how restructuring L&D teams to be more […]
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Capes Optional: The Superpowers L&D is Dreaming About
At DevLearn 2025 we asked attendees: If you could have one L&D superpower what would it be? Their answers weren’t about flashy technology or unlimited budgets, but instead they pointed to where learning professionals feel friction, and what they believe would make the greatest difference in their work. Strategic clarity and influence Many attendees wished for the ability to quickly define strategy and, […]
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From Resistance to Resilience: The Psychology of Change
Change disrupts the status quo, and our brains are wired to resist that disruption… Resistance isn’t just stubbornness—it’s a natural response to perceived loss.
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From DevLearn 2025 to DevLearn 2026: What the Community is Asking For Next
DevLearn Conference & Expo has always been the place to explore where the industry is headed, but it is also where we uncover where learning professionals want to go next. We took the time at DevLearn 2025 to talk with influential voices in the space to ask “What do you hope to see at next year’s event?” and their answers pointed towards even more meaningful […]