For the last few years, I have spent endless hours writing and editing a book, Design for All Learners, on accessibility and inclusion in learning and development. This has been an incredibly rewarding process that came with a huge responsibility: ensuring that the book itself was accessible and inclusive. When I started, I thought I had a solid plan for how I would approach the book, from organizing to working through the publishing process. I was fortunate to work with a team of people dedicated to developing and publishing this book—contributors, editors, marketing staff, graphic designers, and more. The publisher assured me that their team was on-board with making sure what we produced was as accessible and inclusive as possible, and they meant it. There were also external players to consider such as book distribution channels like Amazon and Barnes & Noble. We were all diligent in our efforts throughout the process. For example, I collaborated with the book cover designer to ensure that we did not use all caps in the title and that we used good color contrast, font choice, and inclusive imagery. I provided feedback to ensure visuals used throughout the book were accessible and inclusive. I made sure the editors had the appropriate alternative (alt) text and image descriptions. This included establishing a plan for how to use image captions and describe images in the text in conjunction with the alt text used in the e-book. Charts were updated to avoid using color as the only differentiator; an illustration of a wheelchair was modified to be more realistic; colorblindness simulations were triple-checked. We documented everything to pass on to the next person in the process, and each time I took care to explain what we were trying to do and why. Although everyone on the team happily supported these changes, we still ran into challenges along the way. There were breakdowns on some efforts due to existing processes, and we often needed to take extra time to make sure everyone understood what solutions were possible and what we might not accomplish due to current constraints. Yet, even when it was difficult, we were determined to ensure that this book was a true representation of our commitment to accessibility and inclusion. This meant working together to problem solve and create an amazing book that is its own example of Design for All. As illustrated by my book writing and editing experience, ensuring accessibility is difficult when it’s not operationalized throughout the organization, end-to-end. It’s not realistic for one person, or even an entire project team, to chase down and address every accessibility issue. And, fixing a problem after the fact is much more difficult and expensive than improving things from the beginning. An organization that is mature in its accessibility and inclusion efforts recognizes that everyone plays a role through their own work. This means planning ahead and providing support to be successful.

The companies that succeed with AI aren’t the ones that see it as just another tool in the toolbox. They’re the ones who integrate AI into their teams, their culture, and their strategy. It’s a mindset shift—one that requires us to stop thinking of AI as something separate and start thinking of it as part of the team. Drawing on the expertise of Josh Penzell, VP of AI Innovation and Solutions at ELB Learning, explore specific strategies to get more bang for your buck with your AI strategy and solution. Discover how you can enhance productivity through AI with use cases in Sales, Customer Service, and Leadership. From building interactive exercises to creating adaptive AI roles, this ebook is for everyone looking to implement an AI-augmented workplace, and using AI in the decision-making process. There’s more—Get immediate access to pre-built GPTs like Adaptive Tutor GPT, Content Reviewer GPT, and Workshop Buddy GPT that are designed to make your job easier and more efficient, starting today! Are you ready to make AI a part of your team?

Do your employees forget what they learn soon after training? Want to deliver knowledge in short, digestible lessons that stick? This guide has just that! Download the guide and learn how to: ✅ Create engaging microlearning videos with Animaker ✅ Add interactive challenges with Storyline ✅ Improve knowledge retention by up to 90% ✅ See a 2x increase in training ROI! Make training unforgettable - get your guide now!

HR and L&D leaders know that executive buy-in is critical for driving workforce transformation. This guide provides a strategic framework for aligning learning initiatives with business outcomes, proving ROI, and securing C-suite support. Get actionable insights to elevate your impact and drive meaningful change.

We know why diversity is important, but how do we drive real change at work? In this book, diversity and inclusion expert Jennifer Brown provides a step-by-step guide for the personal and emotional journey we must undertake to create an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. Get access to the first chapter today!

HR and L&D professionals are short on time and resources - but not responsibilities.   BizLibrary’s 2025 Trends in Training report revealed that the #1 challenge that HR and L&D professionals expected to face in 2025 was a lack of time to develop a quality training program. This has been the #1 challenge for the last three years!  Luckily, we’ve put together a resource to help you gain a shortcut to clarity in your learning priorities and goals.  Use BizLibrary’s 2025 Learning Priorities Worksheet to:  Allocate a % of your focus per project  List desired business outcomes  Determine program timelines  Plan KPIs and metrics of success  There’s no time to waste! Get started on planning your L&D success today.

The message is clear: if you want to unlock real business growth, start by investing in your people.  When you build a continuous learning and development culture, your employees become more engaged, and your business reaps the rewards. This ebook will show exactly how to achieve that—how strategic L&D and AI-powered solutions can drive business success. Explore eight key priorities that ensure your training initiatives enhance employee engagement, productivity, and revenue, and learn how to implement them in your business. Case studies on gamification, video roleplay, and virtual reality will show how these innovations transform employee training and retention. As an L&D professional, are you ready to embrace your role as the driving force behind corporate growth?

I can recall standing in front of students and posing questions when I was early in my career, and not getting any responses. Have you encountered this before? Engagement and participation are common goals facilitators and trainers attempt to achieve in every facilitation, but it is not given that learners will be eager to participate. In our role as facilitators, we are responsible for creating environments where our students feel comfortable contributing and sharing ideas. To take it a step further, we seek to create environments where all feel valued as contributors. I call this environment "the learning community." When building the learning community, we often start at a unique disadvantage in that our students do not know one another well and are not accustomed to communicating, much less sharing, with each other. They may be new to an organization, from different departments, or geographically dispersed. So how do facilitators and trainers build the learning community when a group of strangers come together? Here are some tips to consider.

What if your training programs could skyrocket engagement and retention in 2025—just by following one secret framework? Fortune 500 companies have quietly used this game-changing approach to create learning experiences that inspire, engage, and deliver results. Now, it’s your turn to future-proof your training programs with this exclusive guide! Download the guide and discover how to:  Master the 2025 framework for gamified learning success  Double your learner satisfaction  Achieve a 2.5x increase in knowledge retention rates  Boost engagement by 60% The future of learning is here—don’t get left behind. Start today!

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