Learning Executive Strategies
The methods used by executive leaders to align learning to the mission and vision of an organization, and to elevate the role learning plays in business strategy.
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Why Nurturing International Social Connections Is Good for You
Globalization was a big word some decades ago. But even before the trend emerged, on my travels, I had always been happy receiving a business card from a person who was living far away from me. In a completely different country, even on a different continent, often recognizable as “a different culture.” In modern times, with, as is said sarcastically, the problems remaining the only global thing, I still believe we should learn from one another—despite being physically far apart. Many years ago, it was my curiosity that drove me to my international connections—these subsequently resulted in some benefits for…
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Innovating in L&D: Practical Strategies for Real Impact
To innovate is to make changes to something established by introducing new methods, ideas, or products. Let’s explore actionable ways to spark innovation within L&D.
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Promoting Employee Development: Beyond the ‘Banking Model’
Creating effective design strategies in line with effective adult learning theories is not an easy task for L&D specialists who face corporate constraints, such as appeasing company policies, scheduling development opportunities around busy schedules, meeting ROIs, and working with limited budgets. These constraints also cascade to employees who resist learning opportunities based on prior experiences of lackluster development programs. While published over 55 years ago for an academic audience, Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed provides useful insight for L&D specialists who face corporate constraints and employee resistance when designing and implementing learning opportunities. In this text, Freire theorizes that…
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New Dates & Location for the Learning Leadership Conference 2025
The Learning Guild announces the 2025 Learning Leadership Conference in Orlando (Oct 1-3), featuring L&D executives from top companies, expanded networking, and deep dives into AI, data, and leadership development. Early registration discounts available.
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You Can Lead a Horse to Water: Make Learning Stick with Soft Skills
We’ve all heard the saying, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” This adage is particularly relevant in the world of learning and development. As educators, trainers, or mentors, we can provide learners with all the resources and opportunities they need, but how do we ensure that the learning behavior sticks? This is a question my coworker recently posed, and it got me thinking about the role of soft skills in fostering lasting behavior change. The challenge of behavior change Behavior change is a complex and multifaceted process that extends far beyond the simple…
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Sell More Courses
Selling courses shouldn’t be harder than taking them. The Learning Syndicate and Totara make course buying seamless – no clunky checkouts, no confusion, just smooth sales and happy learners.
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The Journey Within: How Self-Awareness Ignites Skill Development
Imagine setting aside time to learn a new skill, only to realize the biggest barrier is not the complexity of the material—but your own self-perception. Research indicates that while 95% of people think they are self-aware, only 10% to 15% truly are. For us as learning and development (L&D) professionals, this gap represents not just a challenge, but an exciting opportunity: to design learning experiences that don’t simply teach skills but ignite personal transformation. Self-awareness is more than the latest leadership buzzword: It is the heartbeat of effective learning and skill development, yet it is often an untapped avenue when…
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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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Leading Through Change: Building Workforce Resilience with Communication Skills
Resilient teams don’t just react to change—theylead it. This webinar explores how communication skills shape workforceresilience, helping employees adapt, collaborate, and thrive in uncertaintimes. Learn how L&D can drive resilience and gain practical trainingstrategies to equip your teams with the communication skills they need tosucceed in a fast-changing world.
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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.