by AFAL | Oct 28, 2025 | Business enablement, Coaching, Education, Instructional Design, Leadership, Mentoring, Online Teaching and Learning, Reporting, ROI, Training, Uncategorized
We throw the word “training” around like it’s a magic fix. Sales teams underperform? “They need more training.” Managers struggle with feedback? “Send them to a training.” New technology rollout flops? “Let’s run a training session.” It’s the corporate equivalent of...
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 | 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...
by AFAL | Jul 24, 2025 | AI, Education, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Online Teaching and Learning, Training, Uncategorized
Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t just a buzzword in the world of Instructional Design—it’s quickly becoming a powerful tool that can dramatically improve how we create, deliver, and assess learning experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned ID or just starting...
by AFAL | Jul 14, 2025 | AI, Education, Layoffs, Psychology, Training, Uncategorized
Recently lost my job – it feels uncomfortable. After 17 straight years of constant employment..pretty much since I got my Master’s in IT while living in Norway for two years I’ve had a job. But I’m not going to let fear of the unknown get me down. The path...
by AFAL | Jul 6, 2025 | Business enablement, Education, ROI, Uncategorized
The ROI of E-Learning in Employee Onboarding Fast-Tracking New Hire Success at Scale Onboarding is more than just orientation—it’s the foundation for performance, retention, and engagement. Forward-thinking companies are turning to e-learning to modernize the...
