Professional Development
The knowledge and skills sought by learning professionals to improve their current practice and support their career development.
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Why Nurturing International Social Connections Is Good for You
Globalization was a big word some decades ago. But even before the trend emerged, on my travels, I had always been happy receiving a business card from a person who was living far away from me. In a completely different country, even on a different continent, often recognizable as “a different culture.” In modern times, […]
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New Dates & Location for the Learning Leadership Conference 2025
The Learning Guild announces the 2025 Learning Leadership Conference in Orlando (Oct 1-3), featuring L&D executives from top companies, expanded networking, and deep dives into AI, data, and leadership development. Early registration discounts available.
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Turbocharge Your Professional Development with AI
You’ve just mastered a few new eLearning authoring tools, and now AI is knocking on the door, offering to do your job faster, smarter, and without needing coffee breaks. Should you be worried? Or excited? If you’re a Learning and Development (L&D) professional today, AI is more than just a buzzword—it’s transforming the way we […]
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Building Effective Frameworks on Solid Foundations: Structuring Learning By Writing Objectives
As L&D professionals, we know that strong instructional design is directly linked to clearly defined objectives, which form the foundation for measuring outcomes and designing meaningful learning. In this session, we will explore a clear framework to ensure that objectives are aligned and measurable.
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The Journey Within: How Self-Awareness Ignites Skill Development
Imagine setting aside time to learn a new skill, only to realize the biggest barrier is not the complexity of the material—but your own self-perception. Research indicates that while 95% of people think they are self-aware, only 10% to 15% truly are. For us as learning and development (L&D) professionals, this gap represents not just […]
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Level Up Without Losing Balance: Professional Development in L&D
The learning and development field doesn’t wait for anyone to catch up. Each year brings new advancements, technologies, and trends that reshape how professionals deliver value. In many ways, the success of those you support depends on your ability to stay ahead, consistently bringing the most relevant and effective practices to the table. But here’s […]
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Learning as a Learning Professional: Unlock Hidden Opportunities
Explore why mastering the art of learning is crucial for our success and share strategies that go beyond traditional professional development.
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The Learning Guild Announces Registration Opening for 2025 Conferences
Ready to level up your learning and development career? The Learning Guild just opened registration for their 2025 conferences! Join fellow leaders in Orlando for the Learning Leadership Conference (Oct 1-3) to master aligning learning with business goals, or dive into cutting-edge tech at DevLearn in Las Vegas (Nov 12-14).
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Cultivating Creativity as an L&D Professional
Instructional designers and learning professionals are creative by nature. We are called upon to be creative with technology like Articulate, Camtasia, or Captivate. More often than we would like, organizations, red tape, and clients require us to be creative with timelines and budgets. Being creative is a core qualification and requirement of our work. So, […]
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Write With Joy
We all have excuses for avoiding writing, but this is a key way we communicate. Learn core principles that will help you find joy in writing.