Thought Leadership

In this article, Beth Chudley, a Lead Learning Experience Consultant at Sponge, draws on insights from client projects to spotlight what new hears often think but don’t say about onboarding. From pre-day one doubts to feeling unprepared, she outlines key pain points and the steps you can take to turn generic, by the numbers onboarding into an unforgettable first touchpoint.

In episode 9 of The Unforgettable Learning Podcast, David Kelly, CEO of The Learning Guild, shares his insights into L&D's state of play in 2024.

In episode 8 of The Unforgettable Learning Podcast Julie Dirksen explores how learning leaders can finally start changing behaviours for good.

In a world where personalisation has become an integral part of daily life, this blog explores how learning can make use of personalisation to make experiences that learners love.

It goes without saying that considering ROI when designing learning is important. But how can we prove where that return is coming from or, better yet, pinpoint the exact behaviour we know will see the biggest ROI? We explore just that in this blog post.

In episode 7 of The Unforgettable Learning Podcast, Learning Experience Consultants from The Practice at Sponge, Beth Chudley and Tom Griffiths, discuss the ins and outs of long-term learning strategies – and how to build resilient partnerships that make innovation possible.

In the Sponge ESG and Sustainability Roundtable, experts from global organisations share their insights into the role L&D plays in enabling lasting and impactful change at large multi-nationals.

In episode 6 of The Unforgettable Learning Podcast, David Ward, Regulatory, Ethics and Compliance Director at Tesco, explores the psychology behind successful learning campaigns that create a buzz, engage managers and employees, and ensure compliance in a demanding retail environment.

Keeping a finger on the pulse of technological advancement is vital for L&D leaders to ensure their teams are able to provide the best possible solutions for their learners and organisation. However, the implementation of new technologies often brings with it new challenges and costs to consider. That's why, in this report, we explore the implications and innovations these technologies can bring to the world of elearning.

In episode five of The Unforgettable Learning Podcast, we speak to Kevin Yates, the L&D Detective, about all things impact measurement.

We all love the opportunity to play with a shiny new toy in the world of elearning. However, shoehorning the latest gadget, innovation, or systems development into a learning solution often obscures the core learning need. In this blog post, we explore how we can pull off that balancing act and create effective learning while satisfying the little L&D Magpie that exists within us all.

In this interactive guide, we challenge you to rethink how you create learning at your organisation. Explore different pathways through the learning design and ideation process and move beyond a 'content first' mindset.