I am not in the business of 'learning' or 'training'; I am in the business of maximizing 'performance'.

Workslop - low-quality output that looks AI-generated and needs to be cleaned up. Via Adam Grant www.linkedin.com/posts/adammg...

How might we use Cathedral Thinking to design not just for today, but for future generations?https://www.linkedin.com/posts/tarunagoel_cathedral-thinking-designing-for-the-next-activity-7375955413994971136-DjyW?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAABJjUEBW9TnTx4DmBoCLa-rznBR-qzeh08

Until the myth exists, us myth busters need to keep working! Busting The Myth of Learning Styles www.techlearning.com/news/busting...

"The real challenge isn't managing different generations – it's letting go of age-based assumptions that may be limiting leadership potential." trainingzone.co.uk/is-generatio...

“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” ― H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Throwing it back to 2015! #Blimage #Learning #ReflectivePractice #Throwback #Lrnchat www.linkedin.com/posts/taruna...

Was at a concert yesterday and the Artist (Kailash Kher) shared that instead of dishing out knowledge (‘gyan’), we should focus on paying attention (‘dhyaan’). What people often need isn’t more information, it is someone who truly listens and connects.

The challenge ahead is not about making AI think better, but to make it care better. www.linkedin.com/posts/taruna...

The idea of authentic assessments has been around for over 30 years now. Here are some good resources worth exploring. www.learningscientists.org/blog/2024/7/...

We need to teach people the difference between being uncomfortable and being unsafe. Because the discomfort of the safest people is endangering the most vulnerable, all day every day.

In my experience designing workplace learning & recognition systems, I have yet to see true learning culture emerge from an LMS or a curriculum :) It’s about the right conditions: culture of relevance, trust, recognition where people feel seen, valued, & ready to grow is where the magic happens.

I believe that silence is required for participation and if participation is about engaging fully and authentically then sometimes being silent is one way to do it. Our comfort with silence says a lot about our maturity as facilitators/trainers/coaches/leaders. www.linkedin.com/pulse/partic...

A skills‐matching perspective on talent management: Developing strategic agility - Jooss - 2024 - Human Resource Management - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....

Was researching Train-the-Trainer models/conceptual frameworks and came across a beautiful line: "Though individuals can be taught teaching techniques, not everyone is able to teach."

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL/PLAR) is Opening Doors for Many: www.linkedin.com/posts/taruna...

We assume that experience = learning but is it always true? Tomorrow, I am reclaiming the “Learning” in RPL/PLAR because experience alone isn't enough. CAPLA community of learning (CoL) is a FREE monthly meet-up for RPL/PLAR enthusiasts. Join us! Wednesday, 18 June 12.00 (EST) lnkd.in/gBSSUNYN

Curated and designed by Robyn Grebliunas and Connie Strayer, the Indigenous Digital Literacies course from BCcampus explores eight Indigenous digital literacy competencies, grounded in the B.C. Post-Secondary Digital Literacy Framework. digitalliteracy.bccampus.ca/resources/106

"Recognition before reskilling." I hope that's the message you will get from listening to the latest episode of the TIDES Podcast. I am so grateful to Shveta Malhan for inviting me as a guest, for asking such thoughtful and pragmatic questions. www.linkedin.com/posts/taruna...

Back from presenting at the CAPLA Recognition of Prior Learning Conference in Antigonish, Nova Scotia! Still feeling the buzz :) www.linkedin.com/posts/taruna... #RPL #PLAR #LearnChat #CAPLA

From Tabula Rasa to RPL/PLAR: Valuing What’s Already There tarunagoel.blogspot.com/2025/05/from... #LearnChat #RPL #PLAR #RecognitionFirst #RecognitionOfPriorLearning

YES! THIS!!!! let's start with what people know instead of assuming "blank slates"! New post on that coming soon! #LearnChat

And perhaps the mindset focused on 'solving the challenge' in that flow of work... #LearnChat

Hello everyone and welcome to another #LearnChat. We’re a community of curious minds who love exploring how people learn—formally, informally, and socially. #LearnChat is all about learning together. Tonight's Theme: Learning in the Flow of Work 2.0 — From Distraction to Design

Inspired by Dr Philippa Hardman's vision of ADDIE 4.0, I explore why L&D professionals must go beyond validation to create cultural, ethical, & emotionally resonant learning experiences. "L&D in the Age of AI: Value Creators, Not Just Validators" www.linkedin.com/pulse/ld-age...

From Fear to Fluency - Rethinking the role of AI in Post-Secondary Education www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-f...

Design Justice: Community-Led Practices to Build the Worlds We Need direct.mit.edu/books/oa-mon...

Confession of a Bot: Instead of asking ChatGPT to be the therapist, one user flipped roles and asked ChatGPT to share its problems. The answers are fascinating. www.reddit.com/r/ChatGPT/co... Source: @superhuman_ai (on X)

Prime Minister Mark Carney created a new artificial intelligence ministry. Former journalist Evan Solomon was sworn in as the minister of artificial intelligence and digital innovation. A step in the right direction. www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...

Through four experiments with over 4,400 participants, the authors of this research reveal a social penalty for AI use including negative judgments about competence. AI tools can simultaneously improve performance and damage one’s professional reputation. Thoughts? www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Interactivity ≠ Engagement. Interactivity can give people something to do - swiping, clicking, dragging, dropping - whereas engagement gives them something to think about, apply, change, and value. www.linkedin.com/posts/taruna...

L&D in the Age of AI: Value Creators, Not Just Validators "Because the real impact of our work lies not only in what people learn but in how they behave and how they connect, with themselves, with each other and with the work they do." www.linkedin.com/posts/taruna...

Inspired by Dr Philippa Hardman's vision of ADDIE 4.0, I explore why L&D professionals must go beyond validation to create cultural, ethical, & emotionally resonant learning experiences. "L&D in the Age of AI: Value Creators, Not Just Validators" www.linkedin.com/pulse/ld-age...

An interesting take on the future of Instructional Design. open.substack.com/pub/drphilip...

Because every performance gap is not a training problem! www.linkedin.com/posts/taruna...

"Even though we can go far in life with personal upskilling and practice, there will always be knowledge that’s outside our reach if we don’t invest in ourselves."

Can Learning & Development professionals be the social architects of organizations? I believe we can. Perhaps, it is time we explore our role as social architects more intentionally to create learning spaces rooted in interdependence, not just independence. www.linkedin.com/pulse/ld-soc...

Celebrating a professional milestone moment with my client, partners and project team! Ah, feels good to make a dent in a positive way :) www.linkedin.com/posts/taruna...

When we are learning something new, doing something difficult, or navigating uncertainty, failure is not just likely – it’s inevitable. How to do we learn to fail well rather than fail badly? #LearningToFailWell #InstructionalDesign #GrowthMindset

Read somewhere but can't remember where: "If you skip the A and D then instruction will be left to DIE." #ADDIEModel #ADDIE #InstructionalDesign

Good knowledge transfer mechanisms are not about the digital tools and technologies; they are about facilitating and nurturing connection and collaboration.

T&D: Demonstrating Knowledge vs Performance eppic.biz/2018/06/22/t... @guywwallace.bsky.social

New report by FSC Canada! "Many industry partners and employers remain confused about and lack awareness of #microcredentials. Employers highlight inconsistencies in what skills and learning are conveyed by microcredentials." fsc-ccf.ca/projects/mic...

I consciously and intently use and infuse my voice into my work - the voice that is shaped by my unique human experiences. I call it my "work fingerprint" and people who work with me look for it, recognize it, and value it. www.linkedin.com/pulse/work-f... #workfingerprints

Do you think about the unexpected use(s) of the learning products/ services you create? Do you imagine how your “learning product” may be reused, reshared, or remixed in serendipitous ways? www.linkedin.com/pulse/design... #LearnChat #Learning #UDL

Q6) Start with intent, not a story. Focus on what you want the learner to feel and do, pick the message that will do that, and then the right vehicle to deliver it. A story is a great format for encouraging reflection, empathy, and transformation but the story alone won't do that. YOU do it.

Q6) Find your critical 20% and build your story around that. What will people USE? #learnchat

Real-world case studies. Not manufactured scenarios with obvious start and endpoints. Real stories, warts and all. People connect with authenticity; they look for the “skip” option when it’s obviously made up. #LearnChat

Q2) The right image can tell a story by itself. #Learnchat For instance, Check out my "narrative factor: board at www.pinterest.com/janebozarth/...

#LearnChat - I think stories or narratives help in developing a shared understanding about things. Storytelling has been vital to survive and thrive in this world beyond just "learning" or "training"