Insights & talk themes
Long-form thinking from 25+ years of building learning experiences — expanded from conference talks and current work in AI and institutional intelligence.
Gamification vs. Game-Based Learning
The industry confused these for a decade. Here's the practical difference — and when each one actually works. From DevLearn 2013.
How VR Is Changing Learning & Training
What the first enterprise VR training wave proved, what failed, and what actually survives contact with operations. From DevLearn 2018.
How AI Is Impacting Learning & Development
AI won't replace instructional design — it replaces the parts nobody wanted to do. What L&D teams should build first. From 2023 talks.