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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]