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The Learning Lab

Thoughts on instructional design, tech enablement, and building better learning cultures.

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Friday Afternoon Productivity Tip

I have a great tip for staying organized and on top of your workload.

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Why I Like Program Management

Wondering if program management would be a good fit for your skillset and strengths?

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How to Become a Program Manager

There are many paths as this isn’t a clear cut role straight from a traditional college degree.

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What Programs Do We Manage?

I’d like to provide some of the examples of the types of programs that program managers own in L&D.

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What is Program Management

My current title is “L&D Program Manager”. What is program management, anyways? 

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Articulate in the Wild

I like seeing Articulate Rise and Storyline “in the wild” so I can see real world examples of the tool in action.

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Friday Reports

Want to make your life easier AND impress your manager? Summarize your progress for the week each Friday before you leave for the weekend. I update a brief report in OneNote that is very low maintenance. Not only does it let my boss know where I am at, but it also helps during performance reviews. […]

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Credentialing Program Engagement

For credentialing program managers out there, how do you boost engagement?

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2025 – Personal Achievements

Kicking off my 2026 by taking a look back at some personal highlights of 2025.

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Use Your Paid VTO

Paid volunteer time off is a special benefit in some corporate roles.

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