Professional Development
The knowledge and skills sought by learning professionals to improve their current practice and support their career development.
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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, […]
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Meet the Learning Guild’s 2026 Thirty Under 30 (Part One)
The future of learning isn’t waiting its turn. It’s already making an impact. Each year, the Learning Guild’s Thirty Under 30 recognizes rising professionals who are redefining what workplace learning can be. This year’s cohort represents an impressive range of industries, perspectives, and expertise, but they share a common thread: a commitment to helping people learn, grow, and succeed. Plus, this year these emerging leaders […]
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Peer Mentoring: How People Grow Each Other at Work
Peer mentoring cannot carry the full weight of a culture by itself. But it can create real places inside the culture where people begin to experience work differently.
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6 Essential Questions Every Leader Should Be Asking About AI
Many business leaders are stuck in the AI gray zone. The tech is moving fast, but the playbook hasn’t caught up. It’s not uncommon to feel a sense of urgency to take action, even though you might not know the best path to take. This can be a costly combination, leading leaders to chase tools […]
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When AI Enters the Coaching Conversation
The technology itself is not the threat; the threat is using it as a shortcut past the hard work that development actually requires.
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Finding Your Footing in L&D: A Conversation with Isabella Barker, Young Learning Leader of the Year
Confidence … is not about performing certainty. It is about staying steady enough to move forward without pretending you already know everything.
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The L&D Burnout Treadmill: Recognizing the Pressures Beneath the Pace
Small shifts in expectations, boundaries, and self-compassion can help you build a healthier relationship with the work you care deeply about.
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DevLearn 2026 Program Is Live: Explore What’s New
The DevLearn 2026 program is officially live—bringing with it an expanded, forward-thinking lineup designed to help learning professionals reimagine their learning strategies and drive real impact across their organizations. As North America’s largest learning technologies event, DevLearn continues to bring 200+ sessions, three powerful keynotes, and unmatched opportunities for hands-on learning and connection. But this year, the program features several exciting updates that reflect where the […]
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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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Choosing a Learning Management System for Skills-based Learning
A practical guide to choosing an LMS built for skills-based learning, helping you align training to real capabilities, use AI wisely, prove ROI, and scale with confidence.