Organizations are using bite-sized learning, AI personalization and continuous development to turn L&D into a driver of performance and retention.
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The widely cited 70-20-10 learning model oversimplifies how people learn and risks undervaluing the critical role of structured training.
L&D professionals increase their impact by translating learning initiatives into measurable business outcomes leaders understand.
Sustainable leadership development starts with self-leadership, behavioral consistency and helping others build personal accountability.
Join Training Industry Research Spotlight, presented by Dr. Tom Whelan, as he shares the biggest obstacles L&D leaders face during change.
AI adoption succeeds when L&D leads cross-functional efforts to translate technology into sustained behavior change.
High-impact L&D leaders accelerate career growth by acting as strategic partners, demonstrating ROI and consistently delivering business-aligned results.
The Training Organization Maturity Model is a framework developed to help training and learning and development (L&D) professionals assess the maturity of their training process capabilities.
In 2026, the most effective CLOs will pair AI experimentation with proven learning science to build evolved skills and tie workforce development directly to business results.
Recent executive orders and DOGE-led workforce reductions are reshaping federal L&D and DEI programs, forcing organizations to rethink merit, measurement and inclusive performance strategy.