Brandon Carson

📖 L&D pros: Want AI to actually make sense for your teams? These three Briefly summaries turn top books on AI, communication, and human potential into fast, actionable learning. Your people can listen or read. Each summary comes with a Facilitator’s Guide to help spark meaningful conversations and drive real change. Explore the summaries: https://hubs.la/Q03JcVq00 #OpenSesame #AI #LearningAndDevelopment

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The world of instructional design and eLearning is evolving at a breakneck pace. New trends. New tools. New terminology. For L&D, HR, and Operational leaders, staying ahead of the curve can feel like a full-time job. That’s why Litmos created a comprehensive Glossary of Instructional Design Terms — your go-to reference for the language shaping modern digital learning. Whether you’re a manager looking to better train your team, a seasoned L&D professional, or just beginning your instructional design journey, this guide delivers clear, simple definitions to help you confidently navigate the ever-changing learning landscape. Ready to sharpen your learning vocabulary? Explore the glossary and stay ahead of what’s next. https://lnkd.in/eCvJtKbm

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I know Dr Philippa Hardman wrote this for L&D professionals, but I think it can help you integrate AI into any workflow. I'm going to try it this week with a consulting workflow, a kind of maturity assessment of a function. Anyone else used AI with a maturity model to assess a team or function? https://lnkd.in/guaQP3_q

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🔎 Most learning programs fail before they even start. Because trying to fix engagement without stakeholder alignment is like pouring water into a bucket full of holes. 🪣 No matter how creative your content or engaging your activities, if leaders aren’t bought in, your efforts leak away - leaving learners disengaged and your program undervalued. Here’s the truth.  Even the best learning designs fall flat without stakeholder alignment. Imagine this: - Your training is the water. - Your bucket is the organization. - Stakeholder buy-in is the sealant that keeps the water where it needs to be — turning drips of effort into real impact. In The L&D Influence Playbook, I’ll share concrete ways to build trust, align decision-makers, and turn resistance into support — so your learning programs actually drive change. 📎 Want all the details? https://lnkd.in/gSeCrn4T 🎟️ Limited early bird seats – don’t miss out! https://lnkd.in/gV48RcPB

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I'm excited to share that Packt has partnered with Wiley to turn some of their best business and leadership books into interactive courses on Expert Edge Titles from authors like Marty Cagan, Alexander Osterwalder, and Steve Blank will be available as structured learning experiences that combine text, video and MCQs in one place. It’s a new way to learn from proven ideas that is practical, accessible and built for busy professionals.

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Learning in the workplace is more important than ever, but are L&D organizations ready to deliver value in transforming the workforce? Learning leaders can take a critical role in re-inventing the L&D function to serve as a competitive advantage through increasingly disruptive times. In my latest Chief Learning Officer article, I explore a maturity model for looking at how L&D orgs can enable the adoption of AI as we move from unstructured exploration and independent activities into an orchestrated vision. If you are ready to move from ambiguity to impact, this maturity model is a practical place to start. https://lnkd.in/g56Fyc49  

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Is your organization equipped to close the skills gap? The ATD Enterprise Skills Gap Assessment Brochure provides a deep dive into assessing and addressing skill gaps through the ATD Capability Model. Learn how this tool can help your team identify critical areas for growth, align learning strategies, and build the capabilities needed to thrive. Explore the brochure to get started: https://lnkd.in/dZx5ua-D 🔍 Explore the ATD Capability Model™: https://lnkd.in/eQBqxknB #SkillsGap #TalentDevelopment #ATDCapabilityModel

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I've analyzed hundreds of L&D programs. If your L&D metrics stop at "completion rate," you're running a compliance factory, not a development program. Top L&D leaders measure this instead: Development outcomes in the form of behavior change. Here’s an example of a training outcome vs. a development one: Training outcome: "98% of staff completed food safety training." Development outcome: "Food safety incidents decreased 42% quarter-over-quarter after implementing our new training approach." See the difference? One is about checking boxes. The other is about changing behaviors that impact the business. The most effective learning leaders I work with: 1. Start with the business problem they're trying to solve 2. Identify the behaviors that need to change 3. Design learning experiences that drive those behavior changes 4. Measure the impact on actual performance This isn't just about better metrics—it's about repositioning L&D from service provider to strategic business partner. When you can walk into an executive meeting and talk about how your programs are moving business metrics rather than just completion rates, everything changes.

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Visuals support learning by concretizing abstract concepts, showing hidden information the eye can't see, and creating a positive affect in learners. You can improve your visual design for learning by following the principles we'll discuss in this free IDEAS seminar from U Mass (registration required) on Feb 26th. We’ll explore: - How visual design influences cognitive load, attention, and comprehension. - What distinguishes effective visual design from ineffective. - Simple layout and alignment techniques that improve clarity. - How to choose colors, fonts, and images that are both engaging and accessible. - Practical strategies help build and refine visual design skills. I'll be joined by: Tim Slade - Award‑Winning Instructional Designer, eLearning Developer, Author and Speaker Taekyeom Lee - Associate Professor of Graphic Design, Indiana University Bloomington Kevin McKenna - Instructional Designer for IDEAS, UMass Amherst https://lnkd.in/esaFegFk

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Still stuck in the “long course, low impact” loop? 🔁 Traditional eLearning often overwhelms learners and under-delivers results. But microlearning flips the script—with focused, bite-sized modules that fit into daily workflows and boost retention. In this quick video, discover the 5 game-changing reasons why microlearning outshines traditional training—especially when speed and impact matter most. 👉 Explore your smarter training here: https://lnkd.in/gBDcum8Z #Microlearning #TrainingThatWorks #WorkplaceLearning #CorporateTraining #DigitalLearning #LearningAndDevelopment #CommLabIndia

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Learning & Development is rarely clean or linear. We: ✅ Jump into messy org charts ✅ Work with limited resources ✅ Build around changing business goals ✅ Get last-minute SME notes 2 days before launch 😬 And yet… we’re expected to create polished, seamless, scalable solutions. Truth is, great instructional designers and L&D professionals embrace the chaos. We simplify complexity. We humanize systems. We make sense out of noise. If your projects feel like controlled chaos; you’re not alone. You’re likely doing the hard (and important) work of bridging gaps between people, process, and purpose. 🔥 My advice: Don’t wait for it to be perfect before you share, build, or test. Done + useful beats perfect + unseen every time. What’s your go-to mindset when L&D gets messy? #InstructionalDesign #L&DLeadership #LearningDesign #DoneIsBetterThanPerfect #IDOLTALENT

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