learning and development

I’ve written in the past about MCP (Model Context Protocol) for learning and training (via learning systems), albeit a link to a highly confusing and yet the best version of explanation on the net. MCP, which I will use going forward, is best in explanation to something everyone else can relate to. Let’s say back…

Musings. Over the past few months, I’ve been testing different types of posts, zeroing in on multiple subjects that I find interesting, or that could be of interest, and that are definitely of value to the blog’s readers. Some I see as strong, others clearly have reached the dud level. I’ve always been a risk…

Leadership development is always (at least to me) in the top three reasons folks use a learning system. Number one is developing skills – current or future (albeit that is a bit misleading) – this part of the skills angle is taught through assigned learning. Number two is content tied to your job role, and…

Read any article on the internet today, and you will usually see “summary” at the beginning. I often see this as a quick take, and whether its objective is to have you read the article or just bypass it, it doesn’t inspire. Rather, it taps into AI, and as a result, can be ignorant of…

This month’s questions include best practices for creating content/courses; RFPs/RFIs, Relevance of Learning in 2026. Q: We are new to creating courses and see the terms you use – “content creator” and what others use “authoring tools.” Is there a difference? We have a lot of videos we want to use as separate courses –…

In the past month or so, I recognize and see more and more of AI and how it will become so intertwined with any type of learning system, that what you – the vendor and you – the L&D, Training, CLO, HR professionals, plus C-Suite will drastically change. The question is whether you (the latter…

The disruptors are not just LMS providers; they encompass a range of other learning systems. Three knowledge management platforms, not your typical LMS or two, and even an LXP. How did I go about finding these disruptors? What do I see as a disruptor versus one that isn’t? Why does Dairy Queen refuse to offer…

Do you remember when people worked remotely due to COVID? A couple of years ago, some companies announced that remote workers had to return to the office. The reasoning behind this was that employees’ performance was better on-site than remote. The data, though, doesn’t support that premise. Companies from Gallup to Deloitte to McKinsey to…

IIn October 2024, I identified what I saw/believed would be the trends to watch in 2025. However, while the year has not yet been completed, I looked into the crystals I found on the ground. You are here, I surmise, to find out what those latest trends are, and here they come, just like the…

IIn October 2024, I identified what I saw/believed would be the trends to watch in 2025. However, while the year has not yet been completed, I looked into the crystals I found on the ground. You are here, I surmise, to find out what those latest trends are, and here they come, just like the…