Professional Development
The knowledge and skills sought by learning professionals to improve their current practice and support their career development.
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Undervalued & Overlooked? AI-Powered Communities Help Reclaim Visibility
By Iuliia Algasova Imagine having a wealth of knowledge and innovation inside your organization, but it’s hidden, siloed, or simply goes unnoticed. In talent development, you most probably work with incredible people from diverse backgrounds: former teachers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and technologists. Many of them push boundaries daily, experiment, and invent things. They have true and […]
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The Final Reveal: 10 Up-and-Coming L&D Leaders
The Learning Leadership Conference has selected the 30 rising stars who will participate in this year’s Thirty Under 30 program! If you missed the previous reveals, you can still see the first 10 profiles and the second group of 10 profiles. Our final group of 10 Thirty Under 30 honorees have a wide variety of […]
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Meet 10 Rising Stars Shaping the Future of L&D
The Learning Leadership Conference has selected the 30 up-and-coming learning leaders that will participate in this year’s Thirty Under 30 program! If you missed the first reveal, see the article here. The second group of 10 Thirty Under 30 honorees features everything from professionals who’ve been interested in L&D since undergrad to those who jumped […]
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Data Literacy: One Question at a Time
For many of us, when the term “data” enters the conversation, it creates distance. We either find ourselves requesting it from others or consuming it passively when it arrives. That mindset—”I request” or “I consume”—can make us feel like bystanders. But here’s the truth: You’re already more than that. You’re a partner in your data. […]
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Meet 10 of the Most Promising L&D Professionals Under 30
Each year, the Learning Leadership Conference selects 30 up-and-coming learning leaders to participate in the Thirty Under 30 program. Even in their short career, these young professionals have started making waves. Take a look at the achievements of the first 10 of our Thirty Under 30 honorees: Maggie Bodner, Learning & Development Manager, BrandsMart USA […]
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From Badges to Big Data: Junior Achievement’s Credentialing Journey
Junior Achievement (JA) reaches over 14 millionstudents annually, but what stands out beyond their scale is their innovativeapproach to workforce pathways in the U.S. In this session, we’ll explore howthey developed and scaled a credentialing strategy and governance framework andthe role of credentialing in bridging the gap between education and employment.
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Understanding the Scope of Learning Technology
Learning technology is constantly changing, and keeping up with all the changes is almost a full-time job. We spoke with attendees at DevLearn 2024 about their takeaways from the event, and they were amazed at the amount of technology on the market today and what it can do. Embrace technology at your organization Attendees were […]
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Believe in Better: The Ted Lasso Guide to Communicating Change
People want to grow, but change takes more thanintent—it takes clear communication and action. In this webinar, learn how toreframe resistance, build momentum, and guide people through change withconfidence. Walk away with practical tools to turn good intentions into lastingimpact—one conversation at a time.
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From AI to Accessibility: Interview with Guild Master Diane Elkins
DevLearn 2024 celebrated Diane Elkins as Guild Master for her L&D impact. From resume writing to co-founding Artisan Learning, she finds purpose in helping people work better. Elkins has mixed feelings on AI’s role, excited by accessibility potential but cautious about writing quality. She sees a future prioritizing accessibility in L&D.
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The Human Skills Challenge: Using XR to Boost Soft Skills
Imagine a new manager preparing for a tough conversation with a team member. Instead of preparing using a one-off role-play in a classroom, she slips on a VR headset and encounters a lifelike virtual colleague. An AI-driven coach offers real-time feedback on empathy and clarity. Across the hall, a trainee uses an AR app to […]