Blogs

Miriam Taylor (MT) and Jerry Zandstra (JZ), Senior Director of Learning at Ingenuiti, explore the qualities that define forward-thinking leaders. Together, they examine how these leaders anticipate industry trends, embrace technological advancements, and address the shifting demands of a dynamic workforce. Their engaging discussion probes whether innovation is merely an advantage or an essential cornerstone […]

In this article, learning leaders Jerry Zandstra and Miriam Taylor explore the crucial role of the learning leader as a needs strategist. They highlight how learning leaders can guide their teams in asking the right questions and building strong relationships with stakeholders to uncover real needs. Through their insights, Jerry and Miriam explain how learning

In this article, Ingenuiti’s Client Success Manager, Miriam Taylor, engages in a conversation with Senior Director of Learning, Jerry Zandstra, to explore the role of learning leaders as the heads of curriculum mapping. Drawing from his extensive experience in learning and development, Jerry shares insights on how curriculum mapping serves as a strategic tool to

In this article, Client Success Manager Miriam Taylor speaks with Ingenuiti’s Director of Project Management, Tracy Contrino, who brings over 25 years of expertise in project management within the learning and development field. Together, they discuss the role of Project Managers as Learning Leaders and explore how project management principles contribute to continuous growth and

JZ: As we work our way through this series, this topic is one that I think is of particular interest to instructional designers. Does a learning leader have to be an instructional designer to guide the team? How much do they really need to know about the process of design? Miriam, I’m curious about your

Why Strategic Thinking Matters “Learning leaders need to stop being order-takers.” This memorable statement was made by Brandon Carson, Vice-President of Learning, Leadership, and Cultural Experience at Starbucks when he joined an Ingenuiti webinar on communicating the value of learning to executive leadership (https://www.ingenuiti.com/c-suite-webinar-recording/). We all know what he means. Too often, we are not

(JZ) I realized as I looked at our topic for this interview that it could mean many things, so let’s begin by clarifying a bit. Or maybe I should just ask you to elaborate based on what you think the title means.  (MT) So when I think of learning stakeholders, I think of everyone who

In today’s reality of world-wide interaction and commerce, the need for effective global learning initiatives has become increasingly important. As organizations expand their reach further and further into new locations, it is crucial for employees of diverse cultural contexts to receive adequate training. And with a recent increase in immigration, even local organizations are seeing

A well-thought-out plan is every instructional designer’s favorite sidekick. And this is never truer than when we are trying to reach a culturally diverse audience. As globalization continues to reshape the way we interact and do business, the appeal for a more inclusive approach to training, one that honors the vibrant cultural backgrounds and experiences

Understanding Culture in Global Learning More than ever before, L&D teams find themselves designing learning experiences for global audiences. These increased opportunities present new challenges, including a pressing need to adopt global mindsets to comprehend and respect cultural differences. How can we meet the challenge of delivering relevant content that resonates well with diverse audiences?