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From order taker to strategic partner: How L&D teams can prove their business impact
Uncover why L&D stays trapped as order takers and the framework for becoming strategic business partners. Learn how to build learning communities without permission, and why controlling your narrative matters more than perfect ROI calculations.
Why your L&D strategy needs a donut and a bakery
Most L&D teams are stuck in endless cycles of "launch and pray" with their programs. This shows you exactly how to build continuous improvement into your team's workflow, focusing on the five components that matter most for creating measurable impact.
Stop building learning castles in the air
Four dangerous myths are sabotaging your L&D programs before they even launch. From technology wishful thinking to AI snake oil, these misconceptions are costing you engagement, budget, and credibility. Here's how to spot them and what to do instead.
When L&D gets invited to the strategy meeting (and why it usually doesn't)
Most L&D teams are stuck in the people function bubble while business problems pile up across the organization. Harold from Docebo breaks down his 6-step framework for building influence, getting executive buy-in, and positioning learning as a business solution that drives real metrics.
Your learning programs are built on fake jobs (here's how to fix it)
Most learning programs are built around "fake jobs" - rigid role definitions that don't reflect how work actually gets done. The solution? Start with actual tasks and work outputs, not job descriptions. Here's how to build learning programs that create business agility instead of compliance theater.
Stop making training about you (your learners will thank you)
Your training anxiety is a learning experience problem. Julie Ria's "Before I Speak" method transforms how L&D pros show up for learners - and the results are immediate.
🤖 Investigate before you train (AI sidekick)
Someone dumps a problem on your desk and says "we need training." But what if training isn't the answer? This AI detective helps you uncover what's really broken before you design a single workshop.
The 10 laws of great L&D programs
What separates L&D programs that drive real behavior change from forgotten checkbox exercises? Brandon Cestrone identified 10 make-or-break principles that transform good programs into great ones.
Everything you need to fix your onboarding in 90 days
Here's the truth about onboarding: most companies treat it like a checklist. But real onboarding transforms nervous strangers into confident contributors who want to stay. This playbook reveals the four-pillar framework and day-by-day strategies that turn anxious newcomers into engaged team members.
Your learners aren't lazy. They're human.
A practical guide for L&D professionals who want real engagement, not fake participation
Your onboarding process is broken if it doesn’t answer these five questions
Every new hire is secretly panicking about the same five questions, and your standard orientation isn't answering any of them. This guide exposes what's really keeping your employees up at night and explains how to address these hidden concerns before they drive top talent out the door.
Eight moments when learners need you the most
Are you focusing on the right moments in your L&D strategy? Discover the eight critical career crossroads where learners desperately need your support, not during scheduled training, but in those messy, unplanned moments that define careers.
The L&D impact measurement playbook
This playbook bridges the gap between completion metrics and business impact. It provides five practical steps from stakeholder alignment to action planning, with real-world tools you can implement immediately.
Why “We need training” usually means something else (and how to fix it)
Training requests are usually symptoms, not solutions. This guide helps you shift from reactive training delivery to strategic performance improvement by uncovering hidden root causes like unclear expectations, resource gaps, broken workflows, and misaligned incentives.
🤖 Uncover performance gaps (AI sidekick)
Find out what's holding your team back. This AI sidekick asks thoughtful questions to dig past the obvious and show you what's causing performance problems. It helps you determine if training will fix the issue or if something else is the real culprit.
🤖 Overcome obstacles using creative thinking (AI sidekick)
Overcome obstacles by first exploring what not to do. Our AI sidekick uses proven psychological techniques to help you see challenges from new angles. Simply share your goal, and we'll guide you through a structured process that reveals hidden solutions by examining potential failures.
🤖 Craft & refine emails (AI sidekick)
Turn rough drafts into polished, effective communications with our AI email sidekick. Perfect for training announcements, learner feedback, and program updates that drive participation. Share your tone, audience, and draft—we'll provide actionable feedback and tailored rewrites.
🤖 Craft engaging LinkedIn posts (AI sidekick)
Boost your LinkedIn game with our AI helper that makes posts people stop to read. This sidekick knows what works on LinkedIn and helps you write stuff that gets likes, comments, and shares. It makes professional-sounding content without all the fancy jargon so you can grow your network.
🤖 Generate course outlines in minutes (AI sidekick)
Create your perfect course with our AI-powered sidekick. Simply share your target audience and topics, and watch as detailed lesson plans, learning objectives, and course materials come to life. Get started in minutes and save hours of planning time.
Getting what you need when stakeholders are too busy
Got a stakeholder who can barely spare 15 minutes? No problem. This guide shows you how to create great training materials even when you're working with busy people and tight deadlines.
Use these 12 messaging frameworks to fill your learning programs
Master 12 proven messaging frameworks that will help you communicate your learning programs. From launching leadership initiatives to promoting technical training, these templates and examples will help you craft messages that drive real engagement and participation.
55 things people need instead of training
Stop throwing training at everything. When someone says "we need training," they often need something completely different. Here are 55 common issues that masquerade as training needs, but need very different solutions.
Change management frameworks cheat sheet
Need to drive change in your learning organization? You're in the right place. This cheat sheet breaks down six proven change management frameworks into practical, bite-sized pieces for L&D pros.
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How to stop justifying your L&D budget and start driving business results
Stop fighting for budget scraps and start driving measurable business impact. This breakdown of Guild's report reveals how top L&D leaders are using the "4 I's" framework to outperform and become indispensable strategic partners.
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How to rebuild leadership effectiveness in the age of burnout, AI, and broken trust
Leadership has never been more challenging—or more crucial. This breakdown reveals why 71% of leaders are burning out, trust is hitting rock bottom, and the leadership pipeline is cracking. Discover the key moves that distinguish thriving leaders from those who barely survive.
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