Gantt Charts Are Here: A New Era of Project Planning in Cognota
Back in June, we shared the exciting news that Gantt charts were on the horizon for Cognota customers. Since then, our team has been working diligently to bring this powerful project management tool to life. We are still collecting feedback from early access users on the beta version. We’re pleased to announce that Gantt charts […]
Why Tracking the Right L&D Project Metadata Powers Better Business Decisions
Every learning leader knows the value of running great programs. But when it comes to securing budget, proving impact, and aligning to business priorities, it’s not the program itself that speaks—it’s the data behind it. The challenge? Too many L&D teams track the wrong information, or worse, collect data inconsistently across projects. By focusing on […]
L&D Leaders Who Track Budgets Win Bigger Battles
Most L&D teams don’t lose influence because of poor learning experiences, they lose it because they can’t speak the language of the business. That language? Budget. Impact. Tradeoffs. Outcomes. For too long, L&D has been flying blind, managing strategic initiatives with static spreadsheets, disconnected financials, and little visibility into how dollars translate to outcomes. Cognota’s […]
Introducing Cognota’s Budget Management: Built for Enterprise Scale
Introducing Cognota’s Budget Management: Built for Scale Cognota’s new Budget Management feature isn’t just another financial tracking tool, it’s the first budget management solution designed specifically for the way enterprise Talent, L&D teams actually work. https://vimeo.com/1103522245?utm_source=email&utm_medium=vimeo-email&utm_campaign=44349 Real-Time Budget Visibility That Finance Teams Love Gone are the days of month-end surprises. With Cognota’s Budget Management, you […]
Turning Data into Impactful Stories: Best Practices for L&D Teams Using Cognota
Learning and development teams are under increasing pressure to not only deliver high-impact initiatives, but also to prove their value. Yet metrics alone don’t tell the whole story. The real magic happens when data is transformed into a compelling narrative that resonates with business stakeholders. This month, we’re spotlighting best practices for storytelling with data, […]
Unlocking the Power of Learning Operations (LearnOps) in 2025
Last updated: July 2025 | Reading time: 8 minutes In a recent podcast hosted by Brandon Hall Group’s Chief Strategy Officer Michael Rochelle, three industry leaders – Ryan Austin (CEO, Cognota), Josh Cavalier (Founder, joshcavalier.ai), and Matt Mason (Head of Talent Operations, Truist) – came together to unpack one of the most pressing topics in […]
Reimagining the Future of L&D: Insights from the Cognota x Deloitte Dinner in Toronto
Last week, senior Learning & Development (L&D) leaders from across Toronto gathered 54 floors above the city at Canoe Restaurant for an exclusive, invitation-only evening hosted by Cognota and Deloitte. Against a backdrop of skyline views, fine dining, and meaningful conversation, one thing was clear: the future of L&D will be shaped by our ability […]
How to Operationalize L&D to Power Your AI Strategy: Expert Insights from GE Healthcare, Metrix, and Cognota
This post is based on insights from our live webinar on June 30, 2025 featuring L&D leaders from GE Healthcare, Metrix, and Cognota | Reading time: 8 minutes. The artificial intelligence revolution in Learning & Development isn’t coming, it’s here. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the endless stream of AI tools, vendor pitches, and […]
Cognota welcomes nationally recognized L&D expert Debbie Richards as Chief Learning Advisor
We couldn’t be more excited to welcome industry expert and internationally recognized speaker Debbie Richards to the Cognota team! With over 30 years of experience, Debbie’s leadership and passion for Learning and Development will provide incredible value to our LearnOps community. A Champion for L&D Professionals Debbie brings an unparalleled combination of deep technical […]
Maximizing Learning Project Efficiency with Task Dependencies in Cognota
In the dynamic world of Learning and Development, managing instructional design projects, learning programs, and stakeholder requests is no small feat. That’s why we’re constantly enhancing Cognota to support the way your team works best. One of the most powerful—yet often underutilized—features in your toolkit is Task Dependencies. Why Task Dependencies Matter for L&D Teams […]