Updated on December 1, 2025 Mental models are invaluable tools for helping learners make sense of complex information, solve problems effectively, and retain knowledge over time. Mental models are simplified representations of the world that people use to interpret data, make decisions, and guide behavior. For L&D professionals, understanding how... more
L&D professionals often face immense pressure to design and deliver programs quickly, especially in today’s fast-paced work environments. Business needs, technological advancements, and changes in organizational strategic goals can require rapid upskilling or reskilling, leaving little time for meticulous planning and development of training content. Instead of spending months fine-tuning... more
Learning & Development (L&D) does not follow a one-size-fits-all approach because individuals and organizations have unique needs and goals. From selecting the right instructional methods and technologies to designing assessments that accurately measure learning outcomes, L&D professionals make decisions every day that impact how learners digest, retain, and apply new... more
In today’s fast-paced business environment, L&D professionals are tasked with meeting the growing needs of a diverse and dynamic workforce. With more organizations turning to eLearning and self-directed training, it is important to ensure that learners are presented with messaging that supports their learning experience. Message design directly impacts how... more
Adaptive learning is gaining attention in workplace learning because it can customize learning to create a more personalized approach to support employee development. It allows organizations to offer customized learning paths that address the specific needs and skills gaps of their employees. For instance, new hires might receive more foundational... more
Over the past year, artificial intelligence (AI) has garnered attention from multiple industries in terms of its potential to revolutionize the way we work. AI offers the possibility to increase efficiency by automating routine tasks carried out by learning and development (L&D) professionals such as content creation, generating assessments, and... more
These days, not only L&D professionals but also managers and subject matter experts (SMEs) are expected to create and deliver effective training videos. One of the most important aspects of creating successful training videos is being a good interviewer. But being a good interviewer requires certain skills and techniques that... more
Litmos recently held a LinkedIn Learning Break with Robyn Rodrigues and Nicole Rebic, People Leaders from Lindt Australia, a chocolate manufacturing company. The discussion revolved around how Litmos has helped Lindt Australia’s lean L&D team launch scale its eLearning program and how leveraging the tools and techniques for L&D has... more
In today’s world, it seems like there are always new educational technologies for L&D professionals to consider integrating into their workplace learning. With so many different modalities and technologies, determining which one is the best fit for your organization can be a daunting task. Each learning modality offers different affordances... more
Many L&D conversations are focused on making L&D easy for the learner, but what about the individuals who design, coordinate, and facilitate those learning experiences? When L&D professionals begin a new design process, they often think about ways they can improve efficiency, effectiveness, and ease of learning. Addressing these three... more
