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 […]
The Rise of Learning Operations: Transforming L&D from Cost Center to Strategic Business Driver
A comprehensive recap of the Brandon Hall Group webinar on Learning Operations maturity and implementation In an era where 67% of L&D teams struggle with limited resources and 41% face scope creep, learning and development organizations are increasingly under pressure to prove their strategic value. A recent Brandon Hall Group webinar featuring industry experts revealed […]
From Operational Maturity to Strategic Impact: The LearnOps Revolution
A recap of the powerful webinar discussion featuring learning operations experts from Cognota, Xyleme (a MadCap Software Company), and Nutrien on transforming L&D through systematic excellence. Learning and development leaders across North America gathered virtually to explore one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: How do you transform learning operations from reactive cost centers into […]
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 […]
What Real Data Tells Us About 2025 Learning Operations
The other week, I took a deep dive into Cornerstone OnDemand’s 2025 Predictions Report, and as someone who lives and breathes Learning Operations every day, I found myself nodding along to their vision for where our industry is heading. But, what struck me most was that while analysts are forecasting these trends, we’re already seeing […]
Why 62% of Learning Programs Are Flying Blind
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
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 […]