People, Power, & Performance Blog
Design Like You Have Nothing
L&D loves its tools. Instructional models. Learning theories. Engagement strategies. Tech stacks. Authoring software. Measurement frameworks. We’ve built a whole industry around designing instruction—without ever asking what happens if you strip...
Design Like You Have Nothing
L&D loves its tools. Instructional models. Learning theories. Engagement strategies. Tech stacks. Authoring software. Measurement frameworks. We’ve built a whole industry around designing instruction—without ever asking what happens if you strip...
Your Team Isn’t the Problem. The Workflow Is.
Great teams don’t get stuck because of talent—they get stuck in broken workflows. Endless feedback, unclear roles, and bloated timelines slow everything down. The fix isn’t more time or tools....
Your Team Isn’t the Problem. The Workflow Is.
Great teams don’t get stuck because of talent—they get stuck in broken workflows. Endless feedback, unclear roles, and bloated timelines slow everything down. The fix isn’t more time or tools....
Smart Design Isn’t What You Think It Is
Smart instructional design isn’t about tools or frameworks—it’s about people. It starts with understanding what learners and stakeholders actually need and creating simple, intuitive solutions that fit into their world....
Smart Design Isn’t What You Think It Is
Smart instructional design isn’t about tools or frameworks—it’s about people. It starts with understanding what learners and stakeholders actually need and creating simple, intuitive solutions that fit into their world....
Don't Let Perfectionism Be A Roadblock
Instructional design isn’t inherently creative but benefits from problem-solvers. It’s about delivering clear, applicable information efficiently. Perfectionism often delays progress, overcomplicating simple tasks. The “5-5-Live” approach—five days to plan, five...
Don't Let Perfectionism Be A Roadblock
Instructional design isn’t inherently creative but benefits from problem-solvers. It’s about delivering clear, applicable information efficiently. Perfectionism often delays progress, overcomplicating simple tasks. The “5-5-Live” approach—five days to plan, five...
Engaged Designers Build Better Learning. Burnt-...
Engaged instructional designers create impactful learning experiences, while burnt-out ones churn out uninspired slide decks. The key to distinguishing between the two lies in what they produce—meaningful solutions or mere...
Engaged Designers Build Better Learning. Burnt-...
Engaged instructional designers create impactful learning experiences, while burnt-out ones churn out uninspired slide decks. The key to distinguishing between the two lies in what they produce—meaningful solutions or mere...
Instructional Design Is Marketing. Don’t Forget...
Instructional design is more than creating courses—it’s marketing. Success hinges on engaging distracted learners, stakeholders, and SMEs with empathy, not pressure. Rather than barking deadlines, connect content to their goals...
Instructional Design Is Marketing. Don’t Forget...
Instructional design is more than creating courses—it’s marketing. Success hinges on engaging distracted learners, stakeholders, and SMEs with empathy, not pressure. Rather than barking deadlines, connect content to their goals...