The experts from Mindtools, Gent Ahmetaj, Head of Insights and Analytics and Gemma Towersey, Learning Experience Consultant, and Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, discuss measuring ROI for leadership training, emphasizing long-term data collection, tracking KPIs, performance, and learner experience. AI enhances coaching and analysis but risks weakening critical thinking. Effective ROI needs early evaluation, workplace support, and balanced technology use. 

Wendy Sellers, widely known as ‘The HR Lady,’ and Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, discuss how to transform middle managers from task executors into strategic business partners. Learn why investing in your middle management layer is essential for improving retention, boosting productivity, and building a sustainable leadership pipeline. 

Brian Washburn, Co-founder and Principal of Endurance Learning, and Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, share how to create effective learning experiences on a budget. From Brian’s periodic table of learning elements to practical, easy-to-implement strategies, they explore why manager involvement is crucial, how informal learning drives real results, and three key factors that can instantly elevate any training program. 

What happens when instructional design is backed by research instead of assumptions?

Connie Malamed, Founder of the Mastering Instructional Design Community, joins Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, to explore how visual design transforms corporate training. Discover research-backed techniques to simplify complex ideas, harness cognitive science for impactful visuals, and use abstract graphics to engage learners. They dive into pre-attentive processing, AI’s role in design, and practical ways to measure training success. Tune in for insights that make learning stick. 

Can a consulting mindset make Learning & Development more valuable to the business?

James Gilchrist, Director at Lighthouse L&D Consulting and Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, explore why consulting skills are key for L&D. James shares his path from musician to an L&D expert, revealing techniques like the ‘Five Whys’ — a method for uncovering the problems behind training requests—along with strategies for linking L&D initiatives to business metrics and ROI. A must-listen for L&D pros and leaders. 

Dr. Ashwin Mehta, Founder and Director of Mehtadology and Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, provide a step-by-step framework for initiating AI adoption in L&D. This episode cuts through the hype, offering actionable strategies for learning leaders to bridge the gap between AI potential and organizational reality.

Dr. Ashwin Mehta, Founder and Director of Mehtadology, and Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, discuss the practical steps for integrating AI into your L&D strategy. This episode provides a roadmap for L&D leaders to navigate the AI revolution, focusing on immediate implementation tactics and long-term strategic planning. Learn how to leverage AI to enhance learning effectiveness and drive measurable business impact.

Dr. Ashwin Mehta, Founder and Director of Mehtadology and Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, discuss how data fuels the personalization of learning experiences. The episode dives into the relationship between AI, data, and personalized L&D strategies, offering a roadmap to integrate AI in organizations successfully.  

Jim Kaveney, Founder of Unlimited Heart Health & Wellness, and Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, discuss the experience of developing training programs while balancing the roles of learner and educator. Additionally, they reflect on the significant events in Jim's life that motivated him to write the book Unlimited Heart: How To Transform Your Pain Into Purpose and establish a new business. 

Stephanie Curry, Learning Manager at Cadillac Academy, and Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, discuss driving business performance through effective Learning and Development (L&D) strategies. They share their expertise on the critical role L&D plays in achieving organizational goals, providing practical tips and real-world examples.