Microlearning Doesn’t Mean “Just Make It Short”

Microlearning can feel like trying to stuff the contents of a large suitcase into a tiny carry-on....

Dig Deeper: Why Program Evaluation Is Only Part of the L&D Measurement Story

Think of program evaluation as a flashlight. Most learning and development (L&D) teams use it like...

Your L&D Team Isn’t a Drive-Thru: How to Stop Taking Orders and Start Leading

If your L&D team feels like the corporate equivalent of a fast-food drive-thru (with requests...

Nourishing or Nothing: Five Training Mistakes That Leave Learning Empty

Have you ever had cotton candy? Sure, it’s fun, super-sweet, and cloudlike, but it’s not exactly...

Reflection: The Secret to Durable Learning That Lasts

True or false: our brains are wired to forget.True or false: we learn best with focused, repetitive...

Stop Fighting to Be Heard: Six Steps to Strategic Partnership in L&D

I’ve made my peace with it, but sitting in traffic is annoying. It’s certainly a frustrating way to...

Why Your Team Is Drowning in the Shallow End of the Thinking Pool

Walk into any community pool on a summer afternoon, and you'll notice something interesting: the...

Leading Through Change: 4 Principles Every Learning Professional Needs to Thrive

Have you ever had to renovate your home while you were still living in it? It’s pretty...

Why Role-Based Learning Isn’t Enough: The Case for Strategic Learning

If you’ve ever played an instrument, you know that tuning your instrument is a crucial step toward...

How to Make Learning Measurement STICK: Strategies for Long-Term Impact

My husband and I recently took a trip to Hawaii. Instead of luxuriating on those beautiful tropical...

Why Great Learning Is Like Hearing Your Favorite Song for the First Time

Discover how to design emotionally impactful, human-centered learning that sticks. Learn how...

The Cognitive Load Theory: There Can be Too Much!

Zoning out during a professional development session? Walking out of a meeting and feeling like...

Equity in Design Tech: How to Design With, not For

As you create learning experiences or build technology, it’s easy to focus on speed, scope, and...

Designing Learning for the Brain: A Playful Dive into Science-Driven Instructional Design

Did you know we’ve been learning the same way for over 300 years? Take a moment to let that sink...

How to Make Your L&D Budget Go Further in 2025

Have you ever stopped to think about how much your organization is really spending on learning...

Curious Minds Unite: The Power of Social Learning through Scaffolded Strategies

The webinar, Curious Minds Unite: The Power of Social Learning through Scaffolded Strategies, led...

From Chaos to Clarity: Mastering the Art of Learning Strategy

The recent webinar featuring Susan Minaya, COO and Chief Learning Strategist at Minaya Learning,...

The Success Case Method to Evaluate Training

Evaluating training is a crucial step every organization must take to ensure its objectives are...

Reconnecting Through Learning: 5 Strategies for a Smooth Transition from Virtual to In-Person Training

Delivering a better on-site experience has been a top priority for L&D managers ever since...

Maximizing the Impact of Your Training Programs with a Needs Analysis

Training programs are crucial for business success but must catch up to expectations. Despite...

Embracing Agile Methodologies in L&D

In a previous role leading an L&D function, I guided the implementation of Agile methodologies—an...