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3 questions to ask leaders who aren’t convinced that L&D is a business priority

March 7, 2023

L&D roles are not easy, especially in today’s AI-driven, post-pandemic era. Individuals must develop new skills to remain relevant and a…

5 ingredients effective assessment and learning technologies have in common

March 6, 2023

Employee competence in a broad range of skills is foundational to your company’s value. Investing in acquiring, retaining, and developing th…

The benefits of learning through play for adult learners

February 21, 2023

If children had one job, play would be it. A report by the LEGO Foundation looked at 26 studies of play from 18 countries and found that pla…

5 leadership trends that will help you retain and grow talent in 2023

February 15, 2023

The last few years have brought significant changes to the working world. Many companies are realizing that they need to prioritize career g…

Humans and AI: How gray-area thinking is a competitive differentiator

February 9, 2023

Welcome to the Gray Zone: the murky space between dangerous and safe, right and wrong, black and white. Chances are, you’ve spent a lot of t…

What makes learning visuals so powerful?

January 26, 2023

It doesn’t matter if you call them Work Mats, Discovery Maps, Learning Maps or, as we do, Blueline Blueprint™ Learning Visuals; we’re consta…

The significant impact of AI on modern leadership

January 20, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents new challenges to leadership and profoundly changes the way companies are managed. But, according to t…

By the Numbers: Showing some love for business literacy

January 15, 2023

Watch the faces of your employees the next time you tell them they need to learn business literacy. You’ll likely see blank stares as they i…

Beware the Bot: Is AI really taking human jobs?

January 6, 2023

It’s not unusual for rapid technological changes in society to take off quickly, but even by tech innovation standards, the rise of artifici…

The primary role of AI in corporate learning and development

December 21, 2022

AI in corporate learning and development has come a long way in the past 20+ years. Nearly two decades ago, Clark Aldrich, a friend of our M…

We’re Human, After All: Why we need EQ and creative problem-solving in the age of AI

December 14, 2022

Do you have any meaningful friendships with machines? Been on any good dates with a bot? Nope, thought not. Although the pace of innovation …

The Benefits of Contextual Learning: Linking L&D to the real world

December 7, 2022

Check out the photo at the top of this blog post. Does it give new meaning to the phrase hole in one? #ContextIsEverything Over on our…

5 skills every leader needs in the age of AI

December 1, 2022

Some people fear losing their jobs to the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, and there’s no doubt that AI is changing the labor market…

Give your next generation of leaders the experience they need to lead

November 16, 2022

Readying the next generation of senior leaders for success is a core mission for any organization. Research published in the Harvard Busines…

We helped Booz Allen Hamilton create one of the best onboarding experiences in the country. Here’s how.

October 21, 2022

There are many reasons our clients invest in designing and developing a superior onboarding program. While job readiness and time to product…

Introducing an expanded formula for influencing return on learning investment (ROLI)

August 30, 2022

How do you know if your learning programs are delivering their intended impact? And how can you make the case for investment to financial di…

4 tips for onboarding cohorts in the hybrid workplace

August 3, 2022

The current talent shortage has made it more important than ever to find—and retain—good talent. Hiring top talent is a critical aspect of b…

Making decisions that go beyond the black and white

February 23, 2022

From the smallest family businesses to the largest blue-chip companies, all organizations live or die based on the effectiveness and quality…

Five classic signs your training lacks empathy

January 15, 2022

Stepping into someone else’s shoes to see things from their perspective can have maximum impact in both personal and professional situations…

Empathetic learning design enables relevant and maximally effective training

January 4, 2022

Individuals want to feel heard and understood, at home, at work, and when learning new skills. When designing training, it is vital to under…

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