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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Social Learning in a Skills-Based Economy
The future of L&D may depend less on producing more content and more on designing learning systems that combine content, practice, feedback, social support, and trust.
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Use AI Effectively & Safely in High-Risk Environments
This session explores the practical boundaries between human decision-making and AI-supported work in instructional design. It introduces a clear distinction between traditional automation and generative AI and examines how each can be used effectively without compromising accuracy, compliance, or defensibility. Grounded in experience across military, education, and DOE-aligned training environments, this session focuses on the realities of designing training in high-consequence, regulated contexts where decisions must be auditable and outcomes must be defensible. Through real-world examples and contrasting use cases, we will explore where AI can act as a true force multiplier, where it introduces hidden risks, and how to…
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More Human by Design: Leading with What AI Can’t Replace
Drawing on her work helping organizations build stronger leaders and workplace cultures, Beth Ridley invites you to explore how AI can become a catalyst for more intentional leadership, creativity, and connection—not less. Through her Choose, Connect, Create framework, you’ll discover how to delegate routine work to AI while investing more deeply in the judgment, relationships, and ideas that create lasting impact. You’ll leave with practical questions and strategies for deciding what to hand off to AI, where to focus your own energy, and how to become more human by design in the age of artificial intelligence.
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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…