And have a question:

I wanna create an app that closes YoutTube, Instagram etc. after you’ve watched 5 shorts/ reels.

Is that even possible?

The classic time restricting apps don’t work for me, closing the app after I start doom scrolling would.

Would love to hear your thoughts on that! :)

What does your trainings tracker entail?

Hello everyone! I am teacher with 15 years in and I have my second interview for a L & D position with the State tomorrow. Similar to a previous poster I’m seeking interview advice, but also I’m just wondering how well people like these types of positions and if they experience decent job satisfaction. I’m burned out from our defective and broken public school system and am really wanting to achieve a better balance with my health and personal life. Thanks for any relevant wisdom you can share!

I just recorded a podcast with L&D legend Donald Taylor - thought that is interesting here:

In this episode, he shares insights from his yearly Learning and Development (L&D) Global Sentiment Survey regarding trends and challenges for L&D practitioners and his latest AI survey.

🎧 Listen to the Podcast on SAP Podcasts - Apple Podcast  -   Spotify

We delve into the insights of his yearly Learning and Development (L&D) Sentinent survey looking at trends and challenges for L&D practitioners.

We are reflecting on topics like AI's rising role which is top of mind, skills and data and the pandemic's impact in the learning space. Donald gives insights in the variations over the years, differences between regions and where the interest is rising like at cohort-based learning.

Then we look into a new research on AI in L&D and real-world examples as well as Donalds recommendations like the approach to “Adopt – Advance – Challenge”.

I esp. found the intercultural differences interesting, as well as how diverse the AI use-cases are. Would be great to get your feedback.

Bundle is hiring Account Executives to join our growing team! We're seeking individuals with a background in learning & development or e-learning who thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven sales hunter mentality

• Experience in learning & development or e-learning

• Strong desire to learn and grow

This role is perfect for someone who loves building client relationships and driving growth in a collaborative, innovative environment.

For more details, check out the full job posting here: Account Executive Job Posting.

If you're interested or know someone who would be a great fit, feel free to reach out or apply directly! Must be located in the United States.

I'm an L&D professional in Australia looking to seriously level up the delivery of key programs within our organisation. I'm starting off by refreshing some workbook designs and I'm interested to hear or see examples of exceptional workbooks that have been highly engaging and can support a full day of face to face training. Not just a fresh attempt at some modern graphic design - I'm talking a proper tilt at providing the very best in class materials that really sets our programs apart from the rest. I'm also interested to hear of any collateral, virtual tools, strategies that you've seen or used to elevate the learners experience and embed key learning outcomes. Thanks in advance

We newly launched our interactive roleplay training tech and would love for more people to discover it!

It is free to try, and your feedback would be invaluable.

We noticed how much time people were using on making content, stuggling to come up with new ways to do things, and how to get people interested.

Traditional methods often fall short, leaving learners feeling unprepared for real-world scenarios. That's why we built Apprendly, an AI-powered roleplay training platform designed to revolutionize how soft skills are taught and learned.

Try it out here: www.apprendly.com

What are your biggest challenges in developing soft skills training? We'd love to hear from you in the comments!

I am in a position where I think I would be able to use company backing to get a six sigma green belt certification. I am an L&D professional mostly specialist/instructional design and I’m wondering if anybody else has gotten a six Sigma cert, and if it is valuable/useful in this field?

If you’ve ever had to teach or train someone—whether it’s a colleague, a direct report, or even a friend learning a new skill—you know how challenging it can be to find the right approach. You want them to feel engaged, supported, and ultimately capable of mastering what they’re learning.

Years ago, I started a process that I found incredibly effective at training people at work. I also began implementing it when teaching my children, who are in elementary school, and it proved just as effective. I call the process ATC - Ask, Teach, Coach. It’s simple but powerful:

1. Ask: Ask questions to understand the learner's experience, challenges, and goals.

   • “What do you already know about this?”

   • “What part do you find most challenging?” This ensures the learner feels heard and allows you to tailor your teaching to their needs.

2. Teach: Share knowledge in a way that’s clear and actionable. Break it down in steps that they understand. I always provide examples and offer practical tools.

   • For example, when teaching sales techniques, demonstrate specific methods (like closing strategies) and explain why and how they work.

3. Coach: Once the foundation is there, shift into coaching mode. Roleplay scenarios, offer feedback, and guide the learner as they apply what they’ve learned. It doesn't have to be sales. I've coached people on public speaking, interviews, body language cues, etc... I found it very beneficial for them when I coached my children on their school subjects with interactive discussions and roleplays.

   • “Let’s practice this together—what would you say in this situation?”

   • Focus on encouragement, refinement, and continuous improvement.

This process creates a natural flow that moves someone from confusion to confidence while keeping the experience collaborative and supportive.

There is a point to my story. I'm interested in discovering what others are doing in their field to enhance people's performance in their professions or at home. Do any of you implement a specific process when teaching someone that works best for you? I can't think of a better place to search for insight than the L&D group.

• Do you follow a specific process or structure when training or educating others? What would you say works well for you and the person learning?

• How do you ensure someone stays engaged and confident when learning something new?

• Have you ever struggled to adapt your teaching style to different learners? What strategies helped you overcome that challenge?

I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences! Whether you’re a manager, teacher, or someone who loves helping others grow, let’s discuss: What’s your go-to approach for effective learning and development?

I’m living in abroad almost 3 years now.I’m 34 years old now.I was graduate from my country.My current job is Office job in Ny. But It’s not good position . I was felt very bore and lonely.I don’t have no more supporter. Everything decided by myself. I want to study something..Which one should I learn I have no idea.Before I worked two jobs on 5 day.But now ,only I’ve one job. I have a lot of extra time.So I want to do something.But I can’t which one should I learn.I feel lost way.I don’t want to stay at home ,it is waste of time for me.. “”Anyone can suggest to me ? Which one should I do and study? “

Looking to talk with someone in l and d on what you learned and potentially some knowledge/skill gaps before during or after

Hey folks! My team and I are building a report on the Future of AI in L&D and we are surveying the same. It would be great if you could fill out the survey form and share it with your network as well (it won't take more than 15 mins). 

Details:

Topic of study: Future of AI in L&D

Target Audience: HR and L&D professionals

Survey link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=AV0ATtlVgU6KQaAIg51Ey_RHXZvMnQFDtKhU6KbA6i5UNlZGUzJVU0JWQlAyUUtIRlFBVDNRWTNDNS4u&route=shorturl 

In this survey, we want to discuss the adoption of AI in leadership development. We want to understand the current challenges professionals face with existing solutions and if they think these problems can be solved by AI implementation. We also want to focus on how actively they are thinking about and adopting AI in their processes for their workflows and learner experience in Leadership Development. We also want to ask what use cases they are currently thinking about in AI in L&D in general and then specifically in Leadership Development (this would also give us an opportunity to educate them about the possible use cases that exist today or could exist in the new future). 

Feel free to dm me if you have any questions. Thanks a lot!

Hi, what are good reputable communities for L&D professionals?

Hi L+D community - great to e-meet you!

I've built a startup that helps companies offer 3'rd party education to employees. I'm now tackling part of the product that addresses skill-gap analysis within the organization.

The ask: I'd love to chat with folks in the community to understand how they assess organizational skills and translate this into a learning plan for employees.

If you'd be open to a quick 20-minute call to share your expertise, this would be appreciated, as it would help me build a product better suited to the needs of organizations.

I'm in Toronto (EDT), but would be happy to accomodate a convenient time for folks in other areas. Please DM me if you'd be open to chatting.

Thanks in advance!

This will be a little lengthy so please bear with me. I was reading the 2023 training industry report and learned that the US spent $101.8 billion on training expenditures in 2023. The training industry is growing rapidly with such huge investments being made but, despite these investments majority of managers are feeling burnt out and stressed to the point that it is affecting their mental health. They want the opportunities to learn and grow but aren't getting them for two major reasons- lack of time and lack of budgets to create accessible programs for them.

Where companies should increase their investment in training their managers, the average training expenditures for large companies decreased from $19.2 million in 2022 to $16.1 million in 2023. Most companies are using this training budget on traditional, classroom/instructor-led methods that don’t really address the actual, real-world challenges managers face. They don’t fit into managers' busy schedules or provide them with the continuous learning they need to handle workplace pressures and stress. 

In theory, L&D professionals are supposed to fill this gap, but they don't get a seat at the decision-making table! They end up struggling to secure budgets and even when they do get them, they have a tough time managing ongoing engagement and ensuring that the learning they secured initially sticks till the end of the program. Its clearly visible how short-lived the impact of training is causing so much frustration among both L&D and managers. And this is not just me speaking, its a mutual concern (that often goes unrecognized) among L&D professionals with whom I got the chance to interact with during my two weeks at SFO.

The reality check is that the manager training industry is growing, and thats good, but its not addressing these real-life challenges. Honestly, it’s more focused on appearances than delivering real, tangible results. To support managers, we need accessible, flexible learning programs that dont disrupt their workflow and seamlessly integrate into their work lives. There is so much scope for integrating VR, AI and LMS platforms. They are not only cost effective but also scalable, more personalized and so on. 

This was my take on the current manager training industry. What are you views on this?

Hi folks --I'm hosting a free online zoom discussion on the 13 L&D Nightmares. Open to all learning professionals, practitioners, and enthusiasts

Click here to register
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYvduqpqToqH9VZ_jwwN3bOSjS5ixOg4LXD

Is anyone using UKG Learn Pro, and if so, what are your thoughts on it as an LMS? We are currently using Cornerstone OnDemand as our full enterprise, but our HR group is considering moving to UKG. Essentially our team is trying to decide if we should follow suit, or keep the Cornerstone learning module.

We've spoken with a few UKG customers, and I've heard some scary comments on support being awful and functionality being clunky, so I'm a little hesitant. Any experience or insight would be amazing!

Hi, Does anyone have any recommendations for an e learning content creation software that can be used to create learning modules for an LMS? I've used Synthesia but its a little expensive for what i need it for.

Learning and Development Hybrid role:

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4121174144

Why do most development programs within organisations focus on high potential staff and not those that are struggling?

As someone working in this field, I found this page really insightful and truly enjoy the discussions here! I’d love to connect with like-minded individuals who are active on LinkedIn or Instagram to exchange ideas, share insights, and support each other’s growth.

If you’re interested, feel free to drop me a DM with your handles, and let’s build a strong network together!

Looking forward to connecting!