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Label This a Suitable Model

Frame your design conversations with SMEs and stakeholders around what truly benefits learners.

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Thu Jan 01 2026

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When L&D professionals receive a request to create a learning solution in a way that is not best for the learner, pushing back on the subject matter expert or reviewer can be challenging and requires key consultative skills. What if you had a framework that could help you advocate for learners and partner with SMEs and stakeholders to recommend sound learning design, development, and implementation choices, all in a consultative manner?

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