by AFAL | Oct 23, 2025 | AI, Business enablement, Education, Instructional Design, Layoffs, Leadership, Psychology, Uncategorized
Every few months, another company decides to “streamline” learning and development by replacing instructional designers with AI. They plug a few prompts into ChatGPT, generate a slide deck or eLearning module, and call it training.(And yes, I hate that word — because...
by AFAL | Oct 21, 2025 | AI, Layoffs, Real Estate, Uncategorized
The office market is hollowing out The post-pandemic era has brought a wave of under-utilized office buildings. With hybrid and remote work becoming the norm, many companies are not returning to full occupancy. For example, one report shows that as of Q2 2025 the U.S....
by AFAL | Oct 19, 2025 | Frustration, Layoffs
Introduction Job loss and financial struggles can shake your sense of security and self-worth. I experience this myself. When bills are piling up and support feels out of reach, anxiety can feel constant — a heavy, invisible weight that never lets up. Sometimes...
by AFAL | Sep 28, 2025 | Leadership, Presentations, Uncategorized
When we think about leadership, we often picture decision-making, vision-setting, or driving results. But beneath all of those qualities lies a core skill that sets truly great leaders apart: The ability to present with clarity, confidence, and impact. In fact, I’d...
by AFAL | Sep 24, 2025 | Business enablement, Education, Instructional Design, Reporting, ROI, Tools, Tracking, Uncategorized
In today’s fast-paced learning environment, microlearning is king. Bite-sized, focused learning modules allow employees to acquire knowledge quickly, apply it immediately, and improve retention. But delivering microlearning is only half the battle — measuring its...
