The start of the new year is a great time to set goals and reflect on the previous year. A look back can help us prepare for the future. In recent years, hybrid work and revolutionary technologies like ChatGPT are poised to change the landscape surrounding course design and development. So what can instructional designers expect in the year ahead?ATD asked industry experts to share their thoughts about what instructional designers should keep an eye out for in 2023. Check out their replies below, and sign up for Talent Brief to get more insights like these in your inbox each week.“There is a growing demand for human connection at work. Instructional design teams have an opportunity to humanize the workplace by how we communicate with stakeholders and design learning experiences. The ground swell of interest in sound instructional storytelling is heartening. I can’t think of a more efficient way to connect people than through sharing stories.” Rance Greene, Story Designer, Schoo
In this issue of the Talent Brief newsletter, we’re leaning into the season the harvest season that is. Before winter officially sets in across the northern hemisphere, we’re taking a moment to celebrate and reflect on the work of talent development professionals. Just like tending a garden, laying the necessary groundwork for L&D success takes time.
As we make our way through the second half of the calendar year, we wanted to check in with the LD community. Most importantly, revisiting goals can help you address new challenges and opportunities and clarify your priorities for the remainder of the year.
As we planned out our latest Talent Brief newsletter issue, we focused on what trends were gaining traction in the talent development field. Examining trends is a useful tool for reflection they help us see what’s working and what’s not. This allows us to better plan for success in the future. But just because a topic is trendy doesn’t mean it’s changing talent development for the better. Some trends may do more harm than good, whether because they are misleading or because they were never actually evidence based. We reached out to experts in the field to weigh in on which trends they would like to see go away this year. Check out their replies below, and sign up for Talent Brief to get more insights like these in your inbox each week: What L&D trend from 2021 do you hope never makes a comeback, and why? “ 2021 was not ‘The Great Resignation.’ That’s an oversimplification. Opportunity finally caught up with disengagement. People seized the chance to reshape their re