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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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 did you get started in learning and development? Amy: I started working in the Florida public school system with special needs students and in mathematics. As I continued in my L&D career, I found that the most beneficial thing for me was statistics. Anytime I could provide data to back decision-making and better student…
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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 the excitement of reconnecting with longtime colleagues, finally meeting online connections in person, and forming entirely new relationships. At DevLearn there is a deep sense of belonging that happens when surrounded by like-minded, passionate professionals who genuinely care about each other and the work. DevLearn is relational. It’s where digital relationships…
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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 itself and what skills and mindsets will matter most heading into 2026. In this session you will learn:
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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 flexible and agile can lead to faster response times and greater innovation. The session will highlight the benefits of building cross-functional teams that drive continuous improvement and adaptability. You will learn how to create an L&D structure that not only meets immediate needs but also…
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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, just as importantly, see their ideas fully implemented within their organizations. This reflects a common challenge: learning and performance improvement professionals often know what should be done but struggle with alignment, time constraints, and stakeholder buy-in. The real superpower they’re seeking isn’t just strategy, it’s influence and execution power. Deeper impact Another…
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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 moments, practical applications, going beyond the hype of AI, talking about failure, and more. Here’s a closer look at what 2025 Influencers told us, and what it might mean for DevLearn 2026. The moments between sessions Again and again, conversations came back to the same idea: DevLearn is one of the few moments when learning…
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Future-Proof Your Career: The L&D Strategic Roadmap for AI Readiness
This article outlines a strategic roadmap for L&D professionals to navigate the rise of artificial intelligence by proactively adapting their skills and pivoting into adjacent, integrated, or specialized AI roles to ensure long-term career resilience.
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Beyond the Hype: 5 Pillars for Ethical AI Adoption
The ethics of AI isn’t just about red tape and box-ticking… We need to look at what AI adoption means toward building inclusive cultures, toward challenging our biases, toward creation of the conditions for a fair, equitable education for all learners.