🤖 Performance Detective (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.
Consulting
8 posts — Acting as a consultant, not an order-taker. Diagnosing performance problems, running needs analysis, and knowing when the answer isn't training at all.
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.
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.
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.
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.
30+ performance consulting questions to transform training requests
Transform "we need training" into effective performance solutions. This list gives you 30 powerful questions to uncover real business needs, performance gaps, and potential solutions - whether training is the answer.
The L&D stakeholder meeting playbook
When stakeholders request training, they're really saying "We have a performance problem." Your initial meeting sets the tone for whether you'll be viewed as an order-taker or strategic partner. This guide helps transform training requests into meaningful performance discussions.
The hidden power of employee archetypes and why you should care
Spot the four hidden employee archetypes that impact productivity.
