DevLearn 2025 Recap: LearnOps® Takes the Stage in Las Vegas

Every year, DevLearn brings together the brightest minds in Learning & Development to explore the future of learning technologies, operational excellence, and workforce transformation. This year’s event—hosted at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas—was no exception. From AI-driven design tools to operational insights that redefine L&D strategy, DevLearn 2025 showcased the power of innovation, collaboration, […]

Inside EdTech Week 2025: How LearnOps and AI Are Redefining the Future of Learning

Every October, New York City becomes the epicenter of education innovation during EdTech Week—a global gathering of educators, investors, founders, and learning leaders united by one goal: to transform how the world learns. Hosted by StartEd, EdTech Week 2025 brought together more than 200 speakers and thought leaders, with sessions spanning K–12, higher education, workforce […]

Budgeting with Intent: Inside the New York L&D Leaders Dinner

In the heart of Manhattan’s Penn District—just steps from Madison Square Garden—Cognota and TiER1 Performance welcomed a select group of senior Learning and Talent leaders to The Dynamo Room for an intimate evening of conversation, connection, and reflection. The private dinner was centered around one key question on every CLO’s mind as 2025 winds down: How […]

DisruptHR Toronto 10.0: Fresh Ideas, Fresh Energy

Toronto’s HR community came alive last night at DisruptHR Toronto 10.0, hosted in Deloitte’s stunning office space on Adelaide. With panoramic views, buzzing networking spaces, endless snacks and drinks, and a packed speaking room, the event more than lived up to its reputation as one of the most dynamic HR gatherings in the city. Tickets […]

LTEN 2025 Recap: A Snapshot of What’s Shaping Life Sciences L&D

The LTEN 2025 Annual Conference brought together learning professionals across the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostics industries to explore how L&D can better support business impact, adapt to AI advancements, and evolve training strategies. Held in Aurora, Colorado, the event offered a range of workshops, labs, and networking experiences—focused on solving practical challenges and […]

Lead the Way: Why Smarter Tech Decisions Are Shaping the Future of Learning and Talent

In today’s fast-changing business environment, Learning and Talent teams are under pressure like never before. Budgets are shrinking. Expectations are growing. And the mandate is clear: do more, prove impact, and move faster. That’s why the decisions you make now—about the tools, systems, and strategies your team uses—will define whether you fall behind or lead […]

Build for Impact: Why L&D Needs an Operating Model Upgrade

Learning and Development (L&D) leaders are under more pressure than ever. Between budget scrutiny, the need to demonstrate ROI, and the rapid rise of AI, the expectations for learning teams are shifting dramatically. But are organizations truly ready to adapt? That question anchored a recent panel discussion hosted by Cognota, bringing together leaders from Deloitte, […]

LearnOps in Practice: How One Leader Turned a Fragmented L&D Function into a Business Driver

In a standout episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James sat down with Martha Soehren—former Chief Talent Development Officer and SVP at Comcast Cable, LearnOps® Academy Instructor, and current consultant with Cognota—to explore that very question. Over nearly 15 years, Martha led one of the world’s largest talent development teams, serving 125,000+ employees […]

From Manual to Adaptive: How AI Impact Zones Are Shaping the Future of LearnOps®

At Cognota, we believe the future of L&D isn’t just about AI. It’s about operationalizing learning in a way that ensures AI becomes a powerful extension of strategy, not a replacement for it. That’s where LearnOps® comes in. Our LearnOps Maturity Model outlines five stages of growth for corporate learning teams, from siloed and reactive […]

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