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Brittany Tawes is a learning experience designer at NovoEd. She helps design, develop, and implement engaging digital courses that create lasting behavior change at organizations such as Fidelity Investments, Hewlett Packard Enterprises, National Geographic, and IESE Business School. Prior to NovoEd, Brittany was a research scientist at Iowa State University, teaching Biology and redesigning course curriculum to make them more engaging. Although she no longer use her science training in a lab setting, Brittany is obsessed with using her research and teaching skills to design innovative learning experiences for adult learners in organizations all over the world.

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LXD is not just a trendy new name; it’s the answer to the problems of corporate learning.

The Sun Has Risen on Learning Experience Design

“Next learning challenge.” That’s how many organizations are approaching today’s pace of change. AI, automation, skill gaps, and evolving roles—these forces are transforming how work gets done. They’re also reshaping expectations on how people learn, grow, and deliver results. Training isn’t just about checking the box anymore. It’s about building the right skills at the right time and making sure learning fits into the flow of modern work.Traditional corporate learning models weren’t built for this. They assume time, predictability, and static roles. But today’s workforce needs something different: scalable programs that can flex across departments, keep up with job changes, and prove their value.Here’s how teams are making it happen.1. Start with skills that matterThe volume of training isn’t the problem. Misalignment is.Forward-thinking L&D teams are moving away from generic content libraries and toward skill-based learning pathways that reflect real roles and business outcomes. These aren’t static curricula; they’re responsive frameworks that evolve as workforce needs shift. They’re also using AI-powered insights to identify skills gaps and personalize learning for each role. That means learners aren’t just getting access to content—they’re getting the right content, aligned to their role, their pace, and their path forward.By defining clear role expectations and aligning learning to real outcomes, organizations are closing capability gaps faster, with less guesswork. Employees know what good looks like. Teams track what’s working. And leadership sees a direct line between training and performance.This shift doesn't just benefit learners. It aligns the entire organization around measurable growth.2. Design for the way people actually workThe average learner doesn’t have an hour. Sometimes, they don’t even have ten minutes. They’re juggling meetings, deadlines, and often caregiving or side gigs—wearing multiple hats across work and life.That’s why successful programs are modular, mobile, and adaptive. Think short bursts of targeted content, surfaced when they’re needed most. Think mobile access that works as well on a shop floor as it does in an office.Cohort-based models bring accountability. Self-paced tools offer flexibility. Personalized learning plans support growth at the right speed. And embedded support, like job aids and nudges, ensures training translates into action.This isn’t about attention spans. It’s about fitting into a learner’s reality.3. Make progress measurable and meaningfulThere’s growing pressure to prove the value of learning, not just through activity, but through outcomes.That’s why many teams are turning to platforms and processes that show skill development in motion. Real-time dashboards track proficiency. Hierarchical data structures connect performance back to business goals. Leaders get clarity on where to invest and why it’s working.This visibility isn’t just about optics. It empowers smarter decisions, faster pivots, and long-term alignment between talent strategy and company performance. Teams can track learning outcomes and engagement in real time, using those insights to guide future investments and improve program effectiveness.When outcomes are clearly linked to learning, it becomes a powerful lever for growth.4. Streamline the delivery, not just the contentScaling effective learning across teams, departments, and geographies takes more than good intentions. It takes infrastructure.Disconnected systems, manual tracking, siloed LMS tools, and duplicative processes waste time and erode consistency. Many teams are replacing them with unified ecosystems that connect learning, HR, and performance tools. This cuts down on friction and frees up capacity for strategy.With smart integrations and automation, it becomes easier to launch, track, and optimize programs without getting buried in logistics.The result? Less admin. More impact.Redefine what workforce learning looks likeThis isn’t about tweaking old programs. It’s about building systems that grow with your organization, designing learning that adapts to how people work today, and tying development directly to results that matter.The stakes are high. But so is the opportunity.Right now, teams across industries are helping define what modern workforce learning can be. And they’re setting the pace for what’s next.

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For the past 16 years, Brittney Maxfield has worked alongside the Crucial Learning founders and trainers to drive awareness and adoption of the skills taught in its New York Times bestselling books and award-winning courses. She loves to spend time with her three awesome kids and musical husband. 

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