As an instructor for ATD’s Adult Learning Certificate, I work with many former teachers wanting to transition from teaching younger students to becoming corporate trainers and instructional designers. While the transition is not as difficult as some might think, it can still be challenging to navigate on your own. Even if you’re not an “escaped teacher” yourself, chances are that you’ll be working with one or more former teachers in the coming months. Now is a good time to review the differences between andragogy (adult learning) and pedagogy (teaching children) and learn some techniques to offer to those of us making the transition or supporting colleagues who are making the journey.You’re probably familiar with the Great Resignation in corporate sectors, a term describing how workers began leaving their jobs in record numbers during the pandemic. While a variety of factors have contributed to this talent drain, most researchers conclude that stress, lack of flexibility, a