learning from experience
A memorable New Year’s Eve party has structure, flow, and joy—just like great instructional design. This fun, metaphor-rich post explores how to plan, pace, and celebrate learning with the flair of a midnight countdown.
A new year brings a new mindset for instructional designers. This humorous letter from your future self offers five resolutions for smarter, learner-centered, and AI-savvy course design in 2026.
Deck the halls? Absolutely not. This is Festivus—a non-denominational, no-frills holiday built on honesty, wrestling, and an aluminum pole. This user guide walks you through every step, from installing the pole to surviving the Airing of Grievances, with plenty of humor and practical troubleshooting along the way.
Reskilling and upskilling are no longer optional—they’re essential for staying relevant in 2026. Learn what skills technical writers, instructional designers, and knowledge management professionals need to thrive in an AI-augmented world.
What if your 2026 self wrote a letter to your 2025 self, about all the lessons learned in documentation, training, and knowledge sharing? This lighthearted New Year post turns resolutions into practical strategies for better KM, clearer writing, and smarter learning.
Change success isn’t about the rollout — it’s about results. Learn how to measure outcomes through clear KPIs, documentation insights, and feedback that fuels ongoing improvement.
A new year means a new chance to refine your writing process. This playful letter from your future self shares resolutions every technical writer will relate to, from managing reviews to balancing AI tools with human creativity.
Today’s leaders face constant disruption, from economic swings to generational shifts to AI’s rapid evolution. Learn how to lead with clarity, empathy, and adaptability when uncertainty is the only constant.
Good intentions don’t prevent pollution—knowledge does. This article explores how documentation, training, and knowledge management transform sustainability from policy to practice, turning corporate goals into measurable environmental results.
A tech-writer-style survival guide to Thanksgiving: bug reports, conflict resolution, and casserole protocols. Perfect for anyone who’s ever debugged a family gathering.
