Professional Development
The knowledge and skills sought by learning professionals to improve their current practice and support their career development.
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The Book Report: Crowdsourced Favorites from L&D Practitioners
This report includes a list of popular work-related books recommended by members of the learning and development community.
By Jane Bozarth • -
Game-based Learning In Action
Game-based learning provides the engaging learning experience that HR professionals and employees want. Discover the formula that’s boosting online corporate training and how some companies are implementing it successfully.
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BIG DevLearn 2021 Updates
Check out these updates and important discount information for DevLearn 2021 Conference & Expo, happening on October 20 – 22 in Las Vegas.
By Christine Shaw • -
Monthly Meeting: Saving Soft Skills from Extinction
Soft skills are becoming more important than ever, yet they’re often lacking prioritization in today’s corporate culture. Soft skills need to be a priority, even when L&D organizations are challenged by a global pandemic and shifting priorities may call for an overall reduction in programs.During today’s LLA Meetup, we welcome Jennifer Silverest and Eva Hamburger […]
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Growing Need: Training Professional Direct Support Workers
To people with conditions that limit their self-support abilities, a supporter is very important . The need for online support training is large and growing.
By Craig Escudé • -
What I Learned: How to Play the Influence Game
It takes more than expertise to foster a great learning culture. It takes trust from stakeholders, decision-makers, and subject matter experts.
By JD Dillon • -
LeaderChat: L&D in the Digital Age with Brandon Carson
Organizations are facing an era of rapid acceleration. As new technology and digital strategies are integrated, workers at all levels will be required to build capability much faster than before, navigating more complex systems and processes. Yet, learning and development (L&D) has lagged in this area, as too many L&D functions still focus on transactional […]
By Brandon Carson • -
Professional Development for Learning Leaders: Degrees & More
Learning leaders need to invest in their own professional development; the options extend to academic degrees—and more.
By Pamela Hogle • -
Want to Empower & Develop Your People? Adopt a Coaching Model
Coaching is among the best ways to empower and develop people. Learn why and how learning leaders should adopt a coaching model.
By Shawn Foley • -
Book Review: Career Anxiety: Guidance Through Tough Times
Career Anxiety: Guidance Through Tough Times is a guide for professionals and skilled workers, and also for the managers and executives who need to hire them.
By Bill Brandon •