{"id":65940,"date":"2025-08-12T16:34:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T16:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=65940"},"modified":"2025-08-25T20:27:55","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T20:27:55","slug":"an-atomic-design-approach-to-create-better-learning","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/resources\/article\/an-atomic-design-approach-to-create-better-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"How AI Orchestration Is Enabling an Atomic Design Approach to Create Better Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learning in Layers: The Molecular Model of Instructional Design&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How we create, store, and share knowledge is critical for organizations to improve over time and to ensure a <a href=\"\/resources\/article\/creating-a-high-performing-workplace-culture-where-leadership-and-learning-intersect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">high-performing workforce<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For decades, learning and development teams have operated within a familiar framework: top-down, course and content-centric, and largely static. Instructional design has traditionally focused on building comprehensive programs delivered in fixed formats, with learners expected to absorb content in lockstep with organizational timelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid column1-desktop-grid__span-6 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column2-desktop-grid__span-5 column2-desktop-grid__start-8 column2-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-4 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column2-tablet-grid__span-4 column2-tablet-grid__start-5 column2-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1 column2-mobile-grid__span-4 column2-mobile-grid__row-2 wp-block-jetpack-layout-gutter__nowrap are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<p>This process demands significant design and development time, and that\u2019s before factoring in the effort to keep content current, drive participation, and measure impact. When training fails to connect to real job needs, employees increasingly seek learning opportunities outside of their work environment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, AI is giving learning and development teams the tools to close this gap, respond to disruption with agility, and deliver the personalized learning experiences employees want and need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#evolution-of-learning\">The Evolution of Learning Design: From ADDIE and Agile to Atomic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#atomic-instructional-design-framework\">Atomic Instructional Design Framework<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#standing-still\">The Risk of Standing Still<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#human-roles\">The Human Roles of an AI Future&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Human+AI Is Redefining Instructional Design and Organizational Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AI is not just enhancing how we deliver learning\u2014it\u2019s helping us to redefine how we design it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#custom-quote-block_4c90bf0326816d0f08cb6425840e8d4c {\n\t\t\/* Add styles that use ACF values here *\/\n\t}\n<\/style>\n\t\t<blockquote id=\"custom-quote-block_4c90bf0326816d0f08cb6425840e8d4c\" class=\"custom-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"custom-quote__deco\">\n\t\t\t<svg width=\"56\" height=\"48\" viewBox=\"0 0 56 48\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M10.9586 9.888L0 19.824V33.888V48H13.5172H27.0345V34.08V20.16H19.8414H12.6L14.1931 16.656C15.1103 14.784 17.2345 10.224 18.9724 6.576C20.7103 2.976 22.1103 0 22.0138 0C21.9655 0 16.9448 4.464 10.9586 9.888Z\" fill=\"#C11F5A\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M42.7274 7.536C38.2377 11.664 33.2653 16.176 31.7687 17.568L28.9688 20.16V34.08V48H42.486H56.0032V34.08V20.16H49.0032C45.1412 20.16 42.0032 20.064 42.0032 19.92C42.0032 19.776 44.0791 15.36 46.5894 10.032C49.1481 4.704 51.1274 0.287998 51.0791 0.239998C50.9825 0.144001 47.2653 3.456 42.7274 7.536Z\" fill=\"#C11F5A\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"custom-quote__text h3\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-emagine-spacer wp-block-emagine-spacer--md\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-c-11-f-5-a-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-9616f2c91bf507bec857ac243770e2a0\">The future of L&amp;D lies in creating experiences that are not only efficient and scalable but also <strong>deeply relevant<\/strong>, <strong>responsive<\/strong>, and <strong>learner-driven<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This transformation is marked by four key shifts:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From organization-centric to learner- and organization-aligned strategies&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From episodic interventions to continuous, adaptive learning&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From siloed content creation to collaborative, connected ecosystems&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From rigid course structures to dynamic, layered learning experiences&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To navigate this shift, L&amp;D must adopt a new design philosophy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"evolution-of-learning\">The Evolution of Learning Design: From ADDIE and Agile to Atomic&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The journey of instructional design has always mirrored the needs of the workplace. In the early days, ADDIE provided a structured, linear approach\u2014ideal for stable environments where learning needs were predictable and change was slower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As organizations began to move faster, Agile and design thinking emerged, bringing iterative development, rapid feedback, and learner collaboration into the design process. It was a shift from a point of control to a point of co-creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we\u2019re entering the <a href=\"https:\/\/trainingmag.com\/envisioning-an-ai-centric-approach-to-design-and-delivery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">atomic design era<\/a>\u2014a model built for complexity, scale, and personalization. Atomic design breaks learning into modular, meaningful components that AI can dynamically assemble into personalized experiences. It\u2019s not just faster or more flexible. It\u2019s fundamentally different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atomic focuses on creating ecosystems that are adaptive, learner-centered, and AI-orchestrated. This evolution reflects a broader truth: <a href=\"\/learning-content-design-development-solutions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">learning design<\/a> must evolve in tandem with the rest of the world. From structured to iterative to intelligent, we\u2019re not just building better learning; we\u2019re building the conditions for continuous relevance and reinvention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An Atomic Approach to Instructional Design for Flexibility at Scale<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inspired by <a href=\"https:\/\/atomicdesign.bradfrost.com\/chapter-2\/#:~:text=Atomic%20design%20is%20atoms%2C%20molecules,parts%20at%20the%20same%20time.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">atomic design<\/a> in UX, this approach breaks learning down into its smallest meaningful components\u2014or \u201catoms of knowledge\u201d\u2014that can be mixed, matched, and scaled to meet learners where they are. AI becomes the orchestrator, assembling these atoms into personalized pathways that evolve in real time with the learner\u2019s needs and the organization\u2019s goals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An atomic approach to instructional design isn\u2019t just a new method. It\u2019s a mindset, a philosophy. One that empowers L&amp;D teams to build smarter, faster, and with greater impact. In a world flooded with information, relevance is everything, and this may be the most important shift we make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid column1-desktop-grid__span-3 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column2-desktop-grid__span-9 column2-desktop-grid__start-4 column2-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-4 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column2-tablet-grid__span-4 column2-tablet-grid__start-5 column2-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1 column2-mobile-grid__span-4 column2-mobile-grid__row-2 wp-block-jetpack-layout-gutter__nowrap are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Atomic-Instructional-Design-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65976\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Atomic-Instructional-Design-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Atomic-Instructional-Design-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Atomic-Instructional-Design-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Atomic-Instructional-Design-2.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"atomic-instructional-design-framework\">Atomic Instructional Design Framework<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Atomic Instructional Design Framework offers a new blueprint for this transformation<\/strong>\u2014one that leverages modular content, contextual intelligence, and the power of AI to deliver personalized, scalable, and meaningful learning experiences. At its core, this model reimagines learning as a layered system co-created and enriched through human insight. The goal of an atomic instructional design approach is to create the conditions that allow continuous relevance, reflection, and reinvention to happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-363636-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1fe5ad5280f6f2bbf8112f85c12cc20e\"><strong>AI Orchestration<\/strong>\u202f<em>(Nucleus)<\/em>: The central intelligence that dynamically assembles and adapts learning experiences.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-363636-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-418bee01f8fef8ec476e125b9d57ab5b\"><strong>Atoms of Knowledge<\/strong>: Modular, meaningful micro-assets like videos, prompts, infographics, assessments, diagnostics, performance support interactives, and more.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li class=\"has-363636-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-86cc4edc3092d5a225cf004c53e5f25b\"><strong>Molecules of Relevance<\/strong>: Purposeful combinations of atoms tailored to learner needs and context.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Learning Ecosystems<\/strong>: Layered, evolving environments that support continuous, personalized learning.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Human+AI Partnership<\/strong>: The outermost layer, emphasizing the collaborative role of humans and AI in curating, validating, and evolving learning experiences.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This structure illustrates how modular content can scale from microlearning elements to whole ecosystems with AI acting as the orchestrator that ensures relevance, adaptability, and personalization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Molecules of Relevance: Create Modular, Dynamic Sets of Content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This evolution of microlearning involves creating assets that are structurally designed to be modular, meaningful, and adaptable. This goal isn\u2019t to create content that\u2019s \u201csmaller.\u201d The goal is to create dynamic content that can be assembled and reassembled as needed and then curated into personalized learning paths for individual employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it can\u2019t be done by AI alone. It must be a purposeful collection, and it takes a human co-creator for thoughtful assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Agency of the Learner for Relevance and Resonance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to creating purposeful collections, instructional designers need to invite participation. Employees themselves will become contributors and curators.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of creating goals based on strict learning objectives, learning practitioners create a space that evolves, allowing employees to co-create their own experiences and ultimately improving relevance and resonance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"standing-still\">The Risk of Standing Still<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuing to rely on traditional, course-centric models in a world that demands agility and personalization puts workplace learning at risk of becoming irrelevant when it\u2019s needed. When content is locked in rigid formats and delivered on fixed schedules, it fails to meet learners in their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/resources\/article\/why-your-team-forgets-90-of-their-soft-skills-training-and-how-to-fix-it-2\/\">moment of need<\/a>, and organizations miss the opportunity to respond to change in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#custom-quote-block_ecb7bfe22625c697d7cf28914edab78e {\n\t\t\/* Add styles that use ACF values here *\/\n\t}\n<\/style>\n\t\t<blockquote id=\"custom-quote-block_ecb7bfe22625c697d7cf28914edab78e\" class=\"custom-quote\">\n\t\t<div class=\"custom-quote__deco\">\n\t\t\t<svg width=\"56\" height=\"48\" viewBox=\"0 0 56 48\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M10.9586 9.888L0 19.824V33.888V48H13.5172H27.0345V34.08V20.16H19.8414H12.6L14.1931 16.656C15.1103 14.784 17.2345 10.224 18.9724 6.576C20.7103 2.976 22.1103 0 22.0138 0C21.9655 0 16.9448 4.464 10.9586 9.888Z\" fill=\"#1E8AA8\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M42.7274 7.536C38.2377 11.664 33.2653 16.176 31.7687 17.568L28.9688 20.16V34.08V48H42.486H56.0032V34.08V20.16H49.0032C45.1412 20.16 42.0032 20.064 42.0032 19.92C42.0032 19.776 44.0791 15.36 46.5894 10.032C49.1481 4.704 51.1274 0.287998 51.0791 0.239998C50.9825 0.144001 47.2653 3.456 42.7274 7.536Z\" fill=\"#1E8AA8\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"custom-quote__text h3\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-emagine-spacer wp-block-emagine-spacer--md\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-1-e-8-aa-8-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-db0594bae2aaf6ef3916c4df67560c51\">Without adopting an <strong>atomic approach<\/strong>, L&amp;D teams may find themselves building more but influencing less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result? <strong>Learner disengagement<\/strong>, <strong>wasted resources<\/strong>, and a <strong>widening gap<\/strong> between what\u2019s taught and what\u2019s needed. In a world moving at the speed of AI, doing what we\u2019ve always done is no longer safe. It\u2019s the riskiest move of all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"human-roles\">The Human Roles of an AI Future&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To shape the future of learning, L&amp;D must shift from being content owners to ecosystem architects who design environments that invite learner agency, collaboration, and co-creation. This means intentionally leaving space for learners to contribute to and personalize their own experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine a new leader accessing a curated set of micro-assets\u2014videos, simulations, peer boards\u2014assembled by AI based on their goals and performance. Instead of waiting for a scheduled course, they engage in a dynamic, personalized journey. In this model, learning is no longer a one-way process. It is co-created. AI handles the scale and speed, while humans ensure meaning, connection, and alignment with organizational values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Forward: Questions to Shape What Comes Next<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The future of L&amp;D lies in orchestrating flexible, human-centered systems where relevance and reinvention are always within reach.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you reflect on the future of learning design, consider how this change impacts your work, your team, and your organization. Are you preparing for what\u2019s next? Or are you still building for what was?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider these questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How might your learning strategy change if content were no longer the product, but the raw material for personalized, AI-driven experiences?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What would it look like if learners had as much agency in shaping their development as designers have in creating it?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are you designing for completion or for continuous relevance, reflection, and reinvention?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matt Donovan, Chief Learning and Innovation Officer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid column1-desktop-grid__span-2 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column2-desktop-grid__span-9 column2-desktop-grid__start-4 column2-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-4 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column2-tablet-grid__span-4 column2-tablet-grid__start-5 column2-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1 column2-mobile-grid__span-4 column2-mobile-grid__row-2 wp-block-jetpack-layout-gutter__nowrap are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MattDonovan-GS-BerryCircle-400x400-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MattDonovan-GS-BerryCircle-400x400-1.png 400w, https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MattDonovan-GS-BerryCircle-400x400-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/MattDonovan-GS-BerryCircle-400x400-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<p><strong>Matt Donovan<\/strong>, <strong>Chief Learning and Innovation Officer at GP Strategies<\/strong>, is a seasoned expert in learning and development with over 25 years of experience. He has been instrumental in guiding numerous Global Fortune 500 companies through transformative initiatives, focusing on leveraging emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, to enhance learning experiences and drive organizational growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A prolific writer and speaker, Matt frequently shares his insights on how artificial intelligence can revolutionize the future of learning and development. He has contributed to various industry publications and spoken at numerous conferences, discussing the practical applications of AI in corporate training and education. His thought leadership in AI and learning has made him a respected voice in the industry, continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of learning and development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid column1-desktop-grid__span-6 column1-desktop-grid__row-1 column2-desktop-grid__span-4 column2-desktop-grid__start-9 column2-desktop-grid__row-1 column1-tablet-grid__span-4 column1-tablet-grid__row-1 column2-tablet-grid__span-4 column2-tablet-grid__start-5 column2-tablet-grid__row-1 column1-mobile-grid__span-4 column1-mobile-grid__row-1 column2-mobile-grid__span-4 column2-mobile-grid__row-2 wp-block-jetpack-layout-gutter__nowrap are-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For More on AI in Learning and Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/blog\/ai-in-learning-and-development-a-comprehensive-guide-to-revolutionize-employee-and-organizational-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>AI in L&amp;D: A Comprehensive Guide to Revolutionize Employee Training<\/em><\/a><em><\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/blog\/what-does-agentic-ai-mean-for-learning-and-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>What Does Agentic AI Mean for Learning and Development?<\/em><\/a><em><\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/artificial-intelligence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>AI Resources for Learning and Development<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More from Matt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/the-enterprise-skilling-challenge-ontologies-vs-taxonomies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>The Enterprise Skilling Challenge: Why Work-Anchored Strategies Win<\/em>&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/transform.gpstrategies.com\/learner_experience_playbook-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>6 Essential Elements to Develop a Learner Experience Playbook<\/em>&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/2024-learning-trends-back-to-the-future-revisiting-the-fundamentals-of-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Learning Trends 2025 | A Tale of Two Futures: The Path of the L&amp;D Organization<\/em>&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid-column wp-block-jetpack-layout-grid__padding-none is-vertically-aligned-center\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/artificial-intelligence\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AI-Resources-03-1080x1080-LI-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AI-Resources-03-1080x1080-LI-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AI-Resources-03-1080x1080-LI-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AI-Resources-03-1080x1080-LI-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AI-Resources-03-1080x1080-LI-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gpstrategies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/AI-Resources-03-1080x1080-LI-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how an atomic approach to instructional design is transforming learning and development. 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