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Herb Tieger is the president and CEO of Clarity Consultants, an L&D solutions company that helps organizations evaluate strengths, develop talent, train leadership, and manage change. Herb co-founded Clarity to serve Fortune 500 companies by providing instructional designers, training facilitators, and project management consultants.

Herb Tieger

The increasing demand for upskilling and reskilling, paired with technological advancements, has paved the way for new learning methods that are restructuring how organizations approach employee development. With the uprising of digital transformation, staying ahead of the latest L&D trends is crucial for organizations aiming to create a skilled, adaptable workforce. Embracing Personalization in LearningOne of the most transformative trends in L&D is the shift toward personalized learning experiences. Unlike traditional, one-size-fits-all methods, modern learners crave content tailored to their unique needs, goals, and learning styles. By utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics, organizations can create learning paths that adapt in real-time, ensuring employees receive the most relevant training exactly when needed. Adaptive learning technologies, which modify content delivery based on a learner’s progress and performance, are at the forefront of this innovation. These tools boost engagement and enhance retention, making them a cornerstone of contemporary L&D strategies. Microlearning: Small Bites, Big ImpactMicrolearning is another innovative approach gaining momentum. This method breaks down complex topics into short, focused lessons, making it easier for learners to grasp and retain information. By offering bite-sized content, organizations can meet the modern learner’s need for flexibility and quick access to information, making the learning process more convenient and less overwhelming. The shift toward microlearning aligns with the growing mobile learning trend, which allows employees to access training materials on the go. This is particularly important as remote work and global teams become more common, further illustrating the future of education technology in L&D. Collaborative and Social Learning Learning is no longer confined to formal, structured environments. Today’s workforce thrives on collaboration and knowledge sharing, leading to the rise of social and collaborative learning tools. Platforms that enable employees to interact, share ideas, and solve problems together foster a culture of continuous learning. Whether through discussion boards, peer-to-peer mentoring, or real-time collaboration tools, these methods promote active participation and build a strong sense of community within the organization. The power of collaboration is found in the content shared and the connections built across teams. These connections are the catalyst for achieving remarkable results and driving progress. Immersive Learning Technologies: The Future of EducationImmersive learning experiences are becoming increasingly common. Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed-reality platforms allow employees to use simulations replicating real-world challenges in a safe and controlled environment. These technologies provide hands-on, experiential learning that enhances skills retention and builds confidence. Immersive learning is particularly beneficial in industries where practical training is essential, such as healthcare, manufacturing, and emergency services. The ability to simulate high-pressure scenarios without real-world consequences makes VR and AR indispensable tools in modern L&D. The Rise of AI-Powered Learning PlatformsAI is revolutionizing educational technology. From chatbots that offer instant support to AI-driven content creation, automation is making learning more efficient and accessible. AI-powered Learning Experience Platforms (LXPs) enable organizations to curate personalized learning paths, recommend content, and analyze performance data to predict future learning needs. This intelligent automation allows L&D professionals to focus on strategic initiatives, ensuring that learning aligns with organizational goals. By leveraging AI, organizations can foster a forward-thinking culture of learning that anticipates future skill requirements and addresses them proactively. The Future Is Now The latest L&D trends show that the future of learning is driven by innovation, adaptability, and a focus on personalized, collaborative, and immersive experiences. As organizations embrace these cutting-edge methods, they are better equipped to develop a skilled workforce ready to tackle today’s challenges and tomorrow’s opportunities. By adopting cutting-edge educational technology, businesses can ensure that their learning and development initiatives consistently drive success and expansion.

Revolutionizing Education: Exploring the Latest Trends in Learning

By carefully considering the pros and cons, L&D professionals can make informed decisions about how to best incorporate AI into their training strategies.

AI in L&D: Transforming Training With Tech

Here is a seven-step guide to preparing a workforce for AI integration.

Preparing Your Workforce for AI Integration: A Fortune 500 Guide

As overall L&D spending for corporate budgets continues to increase, two prominent learning trends from 2023 are expected to remain relevant in 2024 (and likely beyond): continuous learning and microlearning.

Finite Attention Spans and Employee Agility Drive Corporate Training Trends

The ADDIE model provides a structured approach to instructional design. By breaking down the design process into five distinct stages, designers can ensure they cover all the necessary elements for a successful learning experience.

What Is ADDIE and Why Use It?

When training employees, there are countless measures you can take to ensure theyre getting the knowledge they need to perform well. Focusing on instructional design can ensure your training programs achieve your organizations learning goals.

Why Must Organizations Take Instructional Design Seriously?

Develop and deploy the skills in this post to help your team members enhance their abilities through upskilling and create a more engaged and motivated workforce.

Upskilling Your Organization to Increase Engagement and Retention With Instructional Designers

What is Demo Day?
This free, half-day event offers you the opportunity to see live demos from five leading learning tech solutions. Each 30-minute demo allows you to see the solution in action, ask questions, and request additional information. Selecting new technologies for your organization is a tough decision and a big investment. Let ATD Demo Day help you learn about the benefits of a variety of options at once.
Who is it for?
Anyone who wants to invest in new learning technologies for the first time, upgrade their learning technology ecosystem, or simply stay current on the latest learning technology suppliers and features.
 
Demo Day Agenda: (All times below are Eastern Standard Time)
11:55-12:00 pm   ATD Introduction & Welcome:
12:00-12:30 pm  The Unconstrained LMS (Bluewater)
12:45-1:15 pm    Worklife is complicated. Your talent and development tools shouldn’t be. (SkillCycle)
1:30-2:00 pm      Using Assessments To Improve Managerial Effectiveness (Cloverleaf)
2:15-2:45 pm  How AI and New Tech are Changing the Game in Course Design (CYPHER)
3:00-3:30 pm  Break the Mold with Tigerhall: AI, Microlearning, and Social Interaction Combined (TigerHall)
 
Session Descriptions:

12:00-12:30 pm

The Unconstrained LMS
Enhance your LMS and turn it into an L&D difference maker rather than just another frustrating application.
During this session we will cover the following:

No LMS platform can give you everything you need. But you can get more out of your existing platform through Bluewater's technology enhancements without buying into additional SaaS platforms.
Enable your LMS to support a variety of unique needs, such as, Onboarding, Skills Development, Compliance Tracking, Career Pathing, Extended Enterprise/Decentralized Management, etc.).
Bluewater's unique solutions solve your L&D and HR problems that an out-of-the-box LMS just doesn't.

Speakers:
Chris Bond, CEO & Founder; Curt Swayne, President; and Bennett Jensen, VP Strategic Solutions
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12:45-1:15 pm

Worklife is complicated. Your talent and development tools shouldn’t be.
We’ve taken all the disparate HR tech systems you’ve struggled to connect and brought them together into one platform. Our People Success Operating System empowers your organization with data and your people with the learning & development tools they need to prepare for the future of work. Take a look under the hood to see our unique fusion of a best-in-class coach network with a powerful performance management tool and see how SkillCycle delivers the results your people and organization need.
During this event you will learn:

How linking learning outcomes directly to performance management improves outcomes for both systems
Why SkillCycle’s platform is different and why that matters
The future of HR’s role in an organization

Speaker:
Justin Dile, VP, Sales
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1:30-2:00 pm

Using Assessments to Improve Managerial Effectiveness

For over 60 years, assessments and coaching have been done the same way, often falling short because of limited access to results and little proof of ROI. This interactive demo presents a fresh approach to people development. Discover why Cloverleaf is a one-stop-shop for scaling emotional intelligence across your organization, enabling your team to understand each other and perform more effectively.
In this session, you will learn how to:
• Cultivate an employee experience that encourages engagement, understanding, and value.
• Use on-demand coaching to enhance performance conversations and one-on-one meetings.
• Improve the effectiveness of new manager training and leadership development programs
 
Speakers:
Darrin Murriner, CEO/Co-Founder and Tim Flanigan, VP of Sales
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2:15-2:45 p.m.

How AI and New Tech is Changing the Game in Course Design
AI is nobody's natural enemy; in learning and training, it's a superb copilot. Wisely deployed to create personalized, relevant learning experiences, AI is positioning businesses for an explosive paradigm shift, with modern competency-based workplace training becoming a retention aid and value center; and students finding joy in self-paced instruction and connected communities. The productivity revolution is already in progress, and, in this session, we explore how trainers everywhere can benefit.
During this event, you will learn:

How new and emerging technologies like AI, VR/AR can facilitate modern and engaging learning environments
How to use modern LMS platforms to create personalized training experiences at scale
How to design and implement a competency-based learning strategy

Speaker:
Jennifer Geisler, CMO
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3:00-3:30 pm

Break the Mold with Tigerhall: AI, Microlearning, and Social Interaction Combined
Imagine a learning platform that’s as much about connection as it is about knowledge.
That’s Tigerhall.
Powered by AI and microlearning, you get the only platform that's fearlessly committed to true social learning. Here, insights from industry thought leaders are merged with your colleagues' experiences, fostering an ecosystem that encourages active knowledge exchange and collaboration.
During this session, you will learn:

How Tigerhall’s unique social learning approach converts in-house expertise into bite-sized learning modules.
How Tigerhall captures interest, encourages active participation, boosts skills, and contributes to better results through its interactive, shared learning approach.
How Tigerhall's platform is an effective tool for driving behavior change, fast-tracking skills acquisition, simplifying learning and development programs, and aligning organizational goals with employees' needs.

Speaker:
Nellie Wartoft, CEO and founder, Tigerhall

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