Why 62% of Learning Programs Are Flying Blind

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Imagine launching a marketing campaign without defining success metrics. Sounds absurd. Yet 62% of learning programs do exactly that, they launch without defined outcomes. This “outcome epidemic” is silently sabotaging L&D’s strategic impact across organizations. Why The Outcome Crisis is a Statistical Catastrophe The numbers are staggering and undeniable. Cognota’s analysis of over 6,000 learning […]

Why Learning Operations Is the Fastest-Growing Discipline in L&D

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While everyone talks about AI and personalization, the real transformation happening in L&D is operational. Companies are discovering that great learning content means nothing without great learning operations to ensure efficiency, provide clarity and visibility and truly understand the impact of learning programs.  How LearnOps Data Drives Content  The learning and development industry is experiencing […]

From Chaos to Clarity: How 4x More Successful L&D Teams Structure Their Learning Programs

What separates highly successful learning programs from the rest? It’s not budget, technology, or even content quality. Our analysis of 6,000+ programs reveals a simple truth: structure beats everything else. Programs with defined outcomes, clear audiences, and tracked benefits achieve 4x higher success rates. The Advantage of Structure: Data That Changes Everything The learning and […]

The $1.3 Million Question: Why 92% of Learning Programs Can’t Connect Cost to Results

Every L&D leader has been asked this question: “What’s the ROI of our learning programs?” For 92% of organizations, the honest answer is: “We don’t know.”  But new Cognota data from 6,000+ learning programs reveals this isn’t just a measurement problem, it’s a strategic crisis costing companies millions. The Shocking Reality Behind L&D’s ROI Crisis […]

Cognota Announces Strategic Alliance with Deloitte Canada to Revolutionize Learning & Development Operations

Cognota’s top placement in Talented Learning’s 2025 RightFit Solutions Grid™ for Global Specialist Learning Systems highlights the rapid emergence of LearnOps as a critical investment area for enterprise learning teams. As organizations prioritize operational efficiency, measurable impact, and alignment with business goals, LearnOps is becoming the go-to framework for managing the complexity of modern Talent and L&D. This recognition signals growing market demand for platforms that go beyond delivery—enabling strategic planning, resource optimization, and ROI measurement at scale.

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