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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Showing Value While You Build
Many L&D teams are expected to show value while programs are still being built, priorities are shifting, and resources are limited. This session focuses on how to communicate progress and impact during growth, not just after everything is complete. We will look at ways to talk about your L&D projects while they are still taking shape and how you can share early wins and progress in ways the leaders will trust. You’ll also learn how to set clear expectations with leaders during periods of change and communicate momentum without overselling results. We’ll explore practical examples and real scenarios, enabling you…
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From Learning to Leverage: A Conversation with Rita Barger, Director of Logistics Enablement, Constellation Brands
Transformation depends on multiple variables such as leadership engagement, project execution, resource alignment, and more. Training and change plans can be well designed and still fail if those other elements are not in place.
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Baselines & Benchmarks: How Raw Data Becomes Actionable Insights
If your function uses an intake form, you’re sitting on more than a decision tool. You’re sitting on an amazing data source that, with analysis, becomes information you can act on.
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Fitting in Feedback
Feedback is complex. It includes what employees experience themselves and what they see happening to colleagues.
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Aha Moments from DevLearn 2025: Why Community Is Still L&D’s Competitive Advantage
For all the focus on AI at DevLearn 2025, some of the most meaningful “aha” moments had nothing to do with technology. Instead, they pointed to something more enduring: the importance of connection, conversation, and community in a time of rapid change. As we asked influencers what stood out most, and what they said pointed to the fact that in moments defined by disruption, people are what make the difference. Relationships are still the engine behind the work Even as tools evolve and capabilities expand, the core driver of progress in L&D remains the same: relationships. The ideas that move organizations forward are often sparked through conversation around sharing…
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Customer Education as a Growth Lever: A Conversation with Debbie Smith, President, CEdMA
Customer education can serve many roles. In some companies, it generates revenue. In others, it reduces churn, lowers support costs, drives adoption, or fuels expansion. The problem is not choosing the wrong role—it’s never asking the question in the first place.
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Debunking L&D Myths: What DevLearn Attendees Want to Change in 2026
At DevLearn, we asked attendees what L&D myths they’re ready to leave behind in 2026. Their answers reveal an industry eager to challenge assumptions and rethink how learning really works. Learning isn’t easy to create One of the most direct misconceptions attendees called out is the idea that creating learning is simple. There’s often a perception that anyone can quickly put together a course or training and call it effective, but in reality, impactful learning design requires intention, expertise, and a deep understanding of the audience. Learning is more than slides and handouts One attendee challenged the notion that learning is synonymous with PowerPoints or static handouts. While those tools still have their place, modern learning…
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L&D’s Impact on Career Growth & Mobility
Most HR leaders believe L&D supports progression, but many employees still don’t feel the connection. The good news is that this gap is fixable.
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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 are expected to increase output without increasing headcount. One attendee summed it up perfectly: “I need to clone myself.” The pressure isn’t just about speed. It’s about maintaining quality while scaling production and finding smarter ways to work without burning out. Getting More from the Tools You Already Have For some, the…