Despite all the focus on the learner experience over the last few years, most companies failed to answer the most basic question from their learners: What’s in it for me?” Given the volatility and uncertainty of the pandemic era, organizations are scrambling to upskill and reskill their workforces to meet... more
It’s summer and you know what that means? Blockbusters! They all have a few things in common, right? Heroes, high stakes, and big disasters. Well, the learning and development industry isn’t that different. The last year has had all of those things: there was a world-changing pandemic, very high stakes,... more
There’s a phenomenon known as “impostor syndrome,” which “…is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a ‘fraud’.” It’s a mental insecurity that despite external evidence of competence, a person experiences a feeling that they... more
Last updated: July 17, 2025 If there’s one thing most L&D people can agree upon, it’s that nothing beats great visuals. We worship our instructional designers, graphic designers, video producers, etc. Their talents can never be lauded too loudly. Where would any workplace learning program without the people who make... more
The last year has seen organizations making an heroic effort to switch their Learning and Development programs from in person to online, remote learning. For example, the Tauranga City Council converted their learning program to digital learning in less than a month at the start of the pandemic, rolling out... more
Consider this: How does your organization define success when it comes to Learning and Development (L&D)? Are your learners motivated? Productive? Do they believe in the learning you’re delivering them? Do they value flexible and mobile learning? Aligning these goals with your organization’s goals and strategy is the key to... more
Now that people are increasingly vaccinated, they’re on the move again. Is your learning ready to keep up? According to the latest report from the U.S. Travel Association, nine in 10 American travelers have plans to travel in the next six months, while nearly 75% of businesses feel their employees... more
This week is International Men’s Health week, a time where everyone – not just men – are encouraged to raise awareness about the issues that affect male health and well-being. This week is all about encouraging your male friends, family, and colleagues to open up and share their unique experiences... more
The working world moves fast. The half life of a learned skill is five years. The average lifespan of the commercial software used by workers is between six to eight years. Devices start becoming obsolete in three years. Risks, industries, and social pressures are constantly in flux, so it’s not... more
As we emerge from a truly transformative period in history – global pandemic, economic crisis, social unrest, and global political change – companies have been forced to examine how training has risen to new importance to keep people informed, engaged, and involved. Whether that means training initiatives for new health... more
