Shannon Tipton
88% of HR professionals think they’re nailing onboarding. Only 12% of new hires agree. That gap? It’s costing you talent, productivity, and money. We know what works to improve retention, drive higher engagement, and faster ramp-up time – so why do we keep creating onboarding zombies instead of setting people up to actually thrive?
Your workflow guide for impossible L&D deadlines: scrappy workflows, budget-friendly tools, and the mindset shift that changes everything.
Originally published November 3, 2016. Updated October 2025 with current examples and actionable strategies for L&D professionals. In the learning and development world, there’s a phrase that comes up constantly: … Read more
I’m about to share a secret that’s not so secret. We’re all walking around with invisible blinders on, making decisions about training based on gut feelings, personal preferences, and taking mental shortcuts about what works and what doesn’t.
Yes, all of us. Even me. Even you.
Especially the person reading this thinking “well, maybe everyone else, but I wouldn’t do that.”
We’ve got an engagement problem in L&D, and it’s not what you think. It’s not that learners are distracted or have short attention spans. It’s not that they need more … Read more
Let’s face it – most people aren’t reading your training materials for fun. They’re skimming through a workbook between meetings, clicking through eLearning before their next deadline, or half-watching a … Read more
It’s All Too Common Imagine this: You’re facilitating a workshop for a cross-functional team. The room includes managers, their direct reports, and colleagues who’ve worked together for years. You ask … Read more
Where it started. When I first wrote this article about moving from Order-Taker to Partner in 2023, L&D professionals were just beginning to recognize they needed to evolve. Fast forward … Read more
A year ago, I wrote about what really matters in productivity tools. Since then, I’ve received countless messages from people sharing their own productivity journeys—the wins, the frustrations, and yes, … Read more
What if the biggest barrier to your growth isn’t a lack of time or resources—but the habit of putting learning last? Learning isn’t just about attending training sessions or collecting … Read more
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