Practical reading on the field, not the product.
A new piece most days on LMS standards, succession planning, 360 feedback and competency mapping — written for people who build and run learning programs.
- LMS Standards
How SCORM, xAPI, and cmi5 Actually Work — A Practical Guide to E-Learning Interoperability
Understanding e-learning content standards is essential for anyone selecting platforms, migrating content, or building a learning ecosystem. Here is what each standard does, where it falls short, and how to make smart decisions.
- Competency Mapping
How to Build a Competency Framework That Actually Drives Learning Decisions
Competency mapping gives L&D teams a shared language for what people need to know and do. Here is how to define competencies, connect them to roles and content, and use the resulting framework to make smarter development investments.
- 360 Feedback
Designing 360-Degree Feedback That Actually Develops People Instead of Demoralizing Them
Multi-rater feedback is one of the most powerful development tools available — and one of the most frequently botched. Here is how to design a 360 process that protects anonymity, avoids common pitfalls, and channels feedback into genuine growth.
- Succession Planning
Building a Succession Pipeline That Actually Works: From Identifying Critical Roles to Developing Ready Leaders
Succession planning is more than naming backup candidates on a spreadsheet. Here's how L&D leaders can build a living, development-driven process that prepares people for roles before they open.
- LMS Standards
SCORM, xAPI, and cmi5: How Learning Content Standards Actually Work and Why They Matter
A practical guide to the interoperability standards that govern how learning platforms track and exchange content, completion, and learner data — and how to choose between them.
- Competency Mapping
How to Build a Competency Framework That Actually Drives Learning Decisions
Competency mapping gives L&D teams a shared language for what good looks like in every role. Here's how to define competencies, connect them to roles and content, and use the framework to make smarter development investments.
- 360 Feedback
Designing 360-Degree Feedback That Actually Develops People Instead of Terrifying Them
Multi-rater feedback is one of the most powerful development tools available — and one of the most frequently botched. Here is how to design a 360 process that protects anonymity, encourages honesty, and converts feedback into genuine growth.
- Succession Planning
How to Build a Succession Planning Practice That Actually Develops People
Succession planning fails when it becomes a static list of names in a spreadsheet. Here is how to connect it to genuine development so your pipeline of future leaders is real, not theoretical.
- LMS Standards
SCORM, xAPI, and cmi5: A Practical Guide to How Learning Content Talks to Your LMS
Understanding e-learning interoperability standards is essential for anyone selecting content, platforms, or reporting strategies. Here's what each standard actually does and how to make smart decisions about them.
- Competency Mapping
Building a Competency Framework That Actually Drives Learning Decisions
Competency mapping gives L&D teams a shared language for what people need to know and do. Here is how to build a practical skills framework and connect it to roles, content, and development paths.
- 360 Feedback
Designing 360-Degree Feedback That Actually Develops People Instead of Destroying Trust
Multi-rater feedback is one of the most powerful development tools available — and one of the most frequently botched. Here is how to design a 360 process that protects anonymity, avoids common pitfalls, and channels feedback into genuine growth.
- Succession Planning
Succession Planning That Actually Works: Identifying Critical Roles, Building Readiness, and Connecting It to L&D
Succession planning is more than a list of names in a spreadsheet. Here's how to identify the roles that matter most, develop people who can step into them, and avoid the mistakes that turn succession planning into an empty exercise.
- LMS Standards
How SCORM, xAPI, and cmi5 Actually Work — A Practical Guide to E-Learning Interoperability
Understanding the standards that let learning content talk to learning platforms is essential for anyone buying, building, or managing training technology. Here's what each standard does, where it falls short, and how to make smart decisions.
- Competency Mapping
How to Build a Competency Framework That Actually Guides Learning Decisions
Competency frameworks promise to connect learning to business outcomes, but most end up as shelfware. Here's how to build one that practitioners actually use to shape development programs, map content, and measure growth.
- 360 Feedback
Designing 360-Degree Feedback That Actually Develops People Instead of Alienating Them
Multi-rater feedback is one of the most powerful development tools available, but poor design turns it into a source of anxiety and politics. Here is how to get the design right so feedback drives growth.
- Succession Planning
Succession Planning That Actually Develops People: Connecting Talent Readiness to Learning Strategy
Succession planning fails when it becomes a static list of names in a spreadsheet. Here's how to turn it into a living development practice that builds genuine readiness for critical roles.
- LMS Standards
SCORM, xAPI, and cmi5: A Practical Guide to How Learning Platforms Actually Track What Learners Do
Understanding e-learning interoperability standards is essential for anyone selecting platforms, migrating content, or building a learning ecosystem. Here's what each standard does, where it falls short, and how to make smart decisions.
- Competency Mapping
How to Build a Competency Framework That Actually Guides Learning Decisions
Competency mapping gives L&D teams a shared language for what 'good' looks like in every role. Here's how to define competencies, connect them to roles and content, and use the framework to drive development that matters.
- 360 Feedback
Designing 360-Degree Feedback That Actually Develops People Instead of Demoralizing Them
Multi-rater feedback is one of the most powerful development tools available — and one of the most frequently botched. Here is how to design a 360 process that protects anonymity, reduces defensiveness, and converts ratings into real growth.
- Succession Planning
Succession Planning That Actually Works: Identifying Critical Roles, Building Readiness, and Connecting It to L&D
Succession planning is often treated as a once-a-year HR exercise, but done well it becomes a continuous development strategy. Here's how to make it practical, connected, and resistant to the most common pitfalls.
- LMS Standards
SCORM, xAPI, and cmi5: A Practical Guide to E-Learning Interoperability Standards
Understanding how learning platforms exchange and track content data is essential for any L&D team. Here's what SCORM, xAPI, and cmi5 actually do, how they differ, and how to make smart decisions about which standard fits your needs.
- 360 Feedback
Designing 360-Degree Feedback That Actually Develops People Instead of Demoralizing Them
Multi-rater feedback is one of the most powerful development tools available — and one of the most frequently botched. Here's how to design a 360 process that protects anonymity, avoids common pitfalls, and channels feedback into genuine growth.
- Succession Planning
Succession Planning That Actually Works: Identifying Critical Roles, Building Readiness, and Connecting It All to L&D
Succession planning is far more than naming backup candidates for the C-suite. Here's how to identify the roles that truly matter, develop people systematically, and avoid the pitfalls that turn succession plans into shelf documents.
- LMS Standards
SCORM, xAPI, and cmi5: A Practical Guide to How Learning Content Talks to Your LMS
Understanding e-learning interoperability standards is essential for any L&D team buying, building, or migrating training content. Here's what each standard actually does and how to make smart decisions about them.