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Law enforcement training leaders and instructors are navigating a training environment shaped by staffing shortages, increased public scrutiny, evolving legal standards, and heightened expectations for accountability. Instructor-led training (ILT) remains essential, particularly for , hands-on skills, tactical communication, and leadership discussion. At the same time, relying solely on classroom delivery has become increasingly difficult to sustain across shifts, jurisdictions, and budgets.

A common question we explore with clients during the discovery phase of a new eLearning project is whether to develop the module in Articulate Storyline or Articulate Rise. Both tools have distinct strengths and limitations. Storyline offers powerful customization and advanced interactivity, while Rise enables teams to build modern, responsive, modular courses quickly. 

As organizations head into a new year, learning and development teams are facing a familiar tension: expectations are rising, timelines are shrinking, and technology—especially AI—is advancing faster than many teams can comfortably absorb. Across recent episodes of Powered by Learning, one theme consistently emerged from guests: technology works best in learning when it serves performance, not when it simply speeds up production.

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Today’s training methods must be flexible, accessible and engaging. One tool gaining traction among learning and development (L&D) professionals is the podcast, a format once reserved for entertainment and storytelling that is now transforming how organizations deliver learning.

As technology advances, expectations for inclusive digital experiences must evolve as well. At the recent Technology and the Disability Experience event that I attended, the National Organization on Disability (NOD) convened innovators, technologists, and disability advocates to explore how emerging tools can drive greater accessibility in the workplace and beyond. 

Recent onboarding statistics from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) validate that organizations with formal onboarding programs experience 50% higher employee retention and a 62% increase in productivity among new hires.

The 2025 CGA Conference & Expo offered a compelling look at where the damage prevention industry is headed—and how training and education are evolving to support that progress. Here are five key takeaways that stood out—and what they mean for how we continue to build safer, smarter teams across the industry.

Are you looking for practical ways to integrate AI into your instructional design workflow? Wondering how it can add real value to your process? Or hoping to work more efficiently while boosting creativity? When used thoughtfully, AI can enhance your thinking, help you expand your ideas, and offer fresh perspectives.

So, where should you begin? Let’s walk through how AI can support different phases of instructional design—especially in content development.

Bringing subject matter experts front and center in training is engaging and impactful for the learner. Learn how to set your SMEs up for success and get them ready for the spotlight.

d'Vinci Instructional Designer/Project Manager Ashlea Novalis explores the shift from role-based to career-aligned learning and the benefits of implementing career-aligned learning paths.