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Your onboarding process is broken if it doesn’t answer these five questions
Every new hire is secretly panicking about the same five questions, and your standard orientation isn't answering any of them. This guide exposes what's really keeping your employees up at night and explains how to address these hidden concerns before they drive top talent out the door.
Eight moments when learners need you the most
Are you focusing on the right moments in your L&D strategy? Discover the eight critical career crossroads where learners desperately need your support, not during scheduled training, but in those messy, unplanned moments that define careers.
The L&D impact measurement playbook
This playbook bridges the gap between completion metrics and business impact. It provides five practical steps from stakeholder alignment to action planning, with real-world tools you can implement immediately.
Why “We need training” usually means something else (and how to fix it)
Training requests are usually symptoms, not solutions. This guide helps you shift from reactive training delivery to strategic performance improvement by uncovering hidden root causes like unclear expectations, resource gaps, broken workflows, and misaligned incentives.
🤖 Uncover performance gaps (AI sidekick)
Find out what's holding your team back. This AI sidekick asks thoughtful questions to dig past the obvious and show you what's causing performance problems. It helps you determine if training will fix the issue or if something else is the real culprit.
🤖 Overcome obstacles using creative thinking (AI sidekick)
Overcome obstacles by first exploring what not to do. Our AI sidekick uses proven psychological techniques to help you see challenges from new angles. Simply share your goal, and we'll guide you through a structured process that reveals hidden solutions by examining potential failures.
🤖 Craft & refine emails (AI sidekick)
Turn rough drafts into polished, effective communications with our AI email sidekick. Perfect for training announcements, learner feedback, and program updates that drive participation. Share your tone, audience, and draft—we'll provide actionable feedback and tailored rewrites.
🤖 Craft engaging LinkedIn posts (AI sidekick)
Boost your LinkedIn game with our AI helper that makes posts people stop to read. This sidekick knows what works on LinkedIn and helps you write stuff that gets likes, comments, and shares. It makes professional-sounding content without all the fancy jargon so you can grow your network.
🤖 Generate course outlines in minutes (AI sidekick)
Create your perfect course with our AI-powered sidekick. Simply share your target audience and topics, and watch as detailed lesson plans, learning objectives, and course materials come to life. Get started in minutes and save hours of planning time.
Getting what you need when stakeholders are too busy
Got a stakeholder who can barely spare 15 minutes? No problem. This guide shows you how to create great training materials even when you're working with busy people and tight deadlines.
Use these 12 messaging frameworks to fill your learning programs
Master 12 proven messaging frameworks that will help you communicate your learning programs. From launching leadership initiatives to promoting technical training, these templates and examples will help you craft messages that drive real engagement and participation.
55 things people need instead of training
Stop throwing training at everything. When someone says "we need training," they often need something completely different. Here are 55 common issues that masquerade as training needs, but need very different solutions.
Change management frameworks cheat sheet
Need to drive change in your learning organization? You're in the right place. This cheat sheet breaks down six proven change management frameworks into practical, bite-sized pieces for L&D pros.
Creative icebreaker activities for remote & hybrid teams
Transform routine check-ins with this icebreaker activities. From Rose, Thorn, and Bud reflections to Would You Rather prompts, these activities drive real connections and energize every session, virtual or in-person.
100+ fun & engaging icebreaker questions
Tired of awkward virtual silence? Transform those first few minutes of your online sessions from mundane to memorable with this curated collection of icebreaker questions. These conversation starters are designed to energize your virtual room and create genuine connections - no forced fun required
30+ performance consulting questions to transform training requests
Transform "we need training" into effective performance solutions. This list gives you 30 powerful questions to uncover real business needs, performance gaps, and potential solutions - whether training is the answer.
The L&D stakeholder meeting playbook
When stakeholders request training, they're really saying "We have a performance problem." Your initial meeting sets the tone for whether you'll be viewed as an order-taker or strategic partner. This guide helps transform training requests into meaningful performance discussions.
Manager's guide: Mastering difficult conversations
Nobody likes having difficult conversations at work. As a manager, you know they're necessary. This guide breaks down these challenging conversations into clear, manageable steps, helping you turn dreaded discussions into productive dialogue that actually leads to change.
Manager's guide: Running coaching conversations
This guide is designed to help managers and L&D professionals conduct structured, effective development conversations that drive employee growth and career progression using the GROWTH framework.
How to be a great mentor & mentee
Master the art of being a mentor & mentee with these two guides. Great for those looking to start an internal mentorship program.
HR of the Future: Integrating WellBeing & Performance
Explore how integrating employee well-being with performance metrics reshapes the modern workplace landscape.
Navigating Change: A Roadmap for Transformation
Navigate organizational change with a clear, actionable roadmap. This guide shows you how to turn potential challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation.
Interview practice AI sidekick
Have an interview coming up? Practice giving your answers with our trained AI interview coach. He will ask you questions and give you feedback on your answers!
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The multiplier effect of leadership: How to build a culture of trust, engagement, and results
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