Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been top of mind since the end of 2022, when Generative AI (Gen AI) took the world by storm. Searches for “Gen AI” have gone from almost nothing to peak popularity in the past year and a half. People are wondering how Gen AI will affect... more
In the nonprofit world, leaders who are adaptable, innovative, and able to inspire others are in high demand. Building a culture of learning can help nonprofits cultivate leaders internally, reducing the need for expensive hiring and training processes. However, many nonprofits are hesitant to invest in learning and development (L&D)... 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
Ned Ludd, a legendary figure from 18th century Leicestershire, UK, became infamous for his alleged destruction of knitting frames in a fit of rage. Maybe this happened, maybe it didn’t. (Apparently no-one got their smartphone out to record it!) This tale serves as a poignant reminder of the perils of... more
Disruption is usually seen as a positive in today’s business world. When new technology, a new process, or new conventions are introduced, it’s seen as being ground-breaking or game-changing. But often when big changes are introduced within an organization, they can be disruptive in a different sort of way. Management... more
If you’re a learning and development (L&D) professional or someone whose job requires creating workplace learning programs, there are a number of challenges that you’ve likely encountered while building an L&D program, ranging from a lack of time and resources, to an inefficient existing L&D infrastructure. Taking a “lean L&D”... more
In an economy filled with rapid technological advancement, continuous learning is vital for both organizations and their employees. It has to be. A 2017 Deloitte report estimated a 5-year half-life for learned skills, and four years later, an IBM study estimated that the half-life for technical skills is closer to... more
Over the last few years, the healthcare industry has faced an unprecedented number of challenges: staffing shortages, worker burnout, financial strain, and a growing number of cyberattacks have challenged the industry as a whole. Learning and development (L&D) professionals in the healthcare industry can help with these challenges, but doing... more
Don’t let the title of this blog fool you! While all L&D professionals want to create learning experiences that are engaging and easily digestible for their learners, it’s no easy feat. When we think about ways in which we can make L&D easy for our learners, approaching design with the... more
These days, it seems like everyone is busier, handling more disparate tasks, and learning how to do things on the fly. It can feel a little uncomfortable. The best learning prepares our people to do their best at work—on the job, interacting with others, and making good decisions in the... more
