#IDIODC Instructional Designers In Offices Drinking Coffee

Chris Van Wingerden, Paul Schneider

Grab your favorite brew (ours is coffee ☕) and sit down with Paul Schneider and Chris Van Wingerden from dominKnow. Together they unpack the real-world headaches L&D pros face — managing learning content creation, operations, and proving business value. Expect lively chats with guest experts and practical tips you can plug straight into your learning strategies or development workflows. Whether you’re a veteran L&D leader or a brand-new instructional designer, tune in for strategic, technology, and business insights into L&D operational excellence.

  1. 12 SEPT.

    Beyond Engagement Theater: What Drives L&D Performance

    What if everything you think you know about learner engagement is wrong? Clark Quinn, renowned learning scientist and author of "Make It Meaningful," joins IDIODC to challenge conventional L&D wisdom. He reveals the research-backed approach to creating learning experiences that actually drive business results. We'll explore the critical difference between "engagement theater" and meaningful learning. Clark will share practical frameworks for L&D leaders who must demonstrate ROI while managing large-scale content operations. Tune in for actionable strategies to ditch satisfaction surveys and build performance ecosystems that connect learning directly to organizational success. _________ Dr. Clark Quinn is Executive Director of Quinnovation and Co-Director of the Learning Development Accelerator, with over 40 years of experience bridging cognitive science and organizational learning. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Cognitive Science from UC San Diego and has helped Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and educational institutions design learning experiences that align with how people actually think, work, and learn. A prolific author of seven books including "Make It Meaningful" and "Learning Science for Instructional Designers," Quinn is an internationally recognized speaker and consultant who transforms evidence-based research into practical L&D solutions. He received the eLearning Guild's first-ever Guild Master designation and multiple industry honors for his work advancing meaningful, transformational learning that delivers measurable business impact. Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

    47 min
  2. 29 AOÛT

    Visual Design for Learning Performance and Accessibility

    What if better visual design could simultaneously boost learning outcomes and meet accessibility requirements? Visual design expert Connie Malamed, author of "Visual Design Solutions," reveals how strategic visual choices enhance learning for everyone — then shows how to make those same visuals accessible without compromising effectiveness. We'll explore why visuals help people learn, characteristics of effective visual design, common mistakes learning designers make, and the crucial difference between visual design and graphic design. Then we'll dive into accessibility essentials: sufficient contrast, color combinations to avoid for color vision deficiency, best practices for alt-text and screen readers, and how to convey information beyond color alone. ________________ Connie Malamed is a learning experience design consultant, international speaker, and founder of the Mastering Instructional Design community. With over 25 years of experience serving corporate, government, and academic clients, she is a recognized authority in visual design and instructional design who was honored with the prestigious Learning Guild Master Award in 2018. She is the author of Visual Design Solutions and Visual Language for Designers, and publishes The eLearning Coach website and podcast, which provides practical resources for learning professionals worldwide. Through her Mastering Instructional Design community, Connie mentors instructional designers at all career stages, helping them build skills and advance in the rapidly evolving field of learning experience design. Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

    46 min
  3. 15 AOÛT

    Fix the Meeting: Frameworks for High-Performance L&D Teams

    Let's be honest — L&D teams are drowning in meetings that feel like productivity black holes. But what if those same meetings could become your secret weapon for driving real business results? Communication expert Mike Simmons has figured out how to transform meetings from time-wasting rituals into strategic performance engines, and joins our IDIODC session to spill the secrets. Applying the battle-tested "Jobs to Be Done" framework in the context of meetings, Mike shows L&D leaders how to build communication systems that actually move the needle. We talk about the three critical meeting types every team needs, why your current agenda approach isn't working at scale, and practical ways to measure meeting ROI while streamlining content production. Get ready for actionable strategies to eliminate meeting waste, align teams faster, and prove measurable business impact through smart communication design. Ready to turn your biggest operational headache into a competitive advantage? This conversation will completely change how you approach every meeting on your calendar.   _______ Mike Simmons is the founder of Catalyst A.C.T.S., where he helps technical SaaS companies scale from $2M to $80M ARR through strategic leadership development and operational optimization. With over 25 years of experience in high-growth technology companies, he has served as Chief Revenue Officer at CybSafe and Vice President at Safari Books Online (O'Reilly Media), working with enterprise clients like Intel, Microsoft, and MIT. Mike specializes in transforming organizational performance through his "Jobs to Be Done" framework for communication and meeting design, helping companies achieve 2X ARR growth and multi-million dollar revenue increases. He hosts the "Find My Catalyst" podcast and co-leads the Leader Lab community, focusing on developing effective leaders through practical frameworks and performance-driven execution. Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

    55 min
  4. 1 AOÛT

    The Great Training Transformation: Adapt or Become Irrelevant

    The future of workplace training is arriving faster than anyone predicted, and Donald H Taylor has a shocking forecast: traditional training courses have just 2-5 years left before they become extinct. Drawing from his latest Global Sentiment Survey and decades of L&D expertise, Donald will reveal how personalization, coaching/simulation and learner expectations are dismantling the training models we've relied on for decades.  As organizations struggle with "do more with less" pressures and employees demand Netflix-level personalization in their professional development, the question isn't whether training will transform — it's whether L&D professionals will evolve fast enough to remain relevant in this brave new world. ________ Donald H Taylor has worked in learning and technology since the mid-1980s. He has chaired the Learning Technologies Conference in London since 2000 and writes and speaks world-wide about Learning and Development (L&D). His annual L&D Global Sentiment Survey, started in 2014, provides a unique perspective on L&D trends from over 100 countries. From 2010 to 2021, he chaired the Learning and Performance Institute. He chairs the Workforce Development board for VC firm Emerge Education, and advises several EdTech start-ups. The author of 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦, Donald is a graduate of Oxford University and the recipient of an honorary doctorate from London’s Middlesex University Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

    50 min
  5. 4 JUILL.

    Immersive by Design: Making Mixed Reality Part of the Blend

    Immersive tech isn't just cool. It's useful. And more importantly, it fits right into the blended learning you're already building. In this IDIODC session, Destery Hildenbrand, a Learning Technology Consultant and Immersive Technology Evangelist, will walk you through integrating mixed reality, such as AR and MR, into your learning experiences. We'll explore where immersive learning fits into the learning flow, how to get started even if you're not a developer, and how to make it stick with your audience. You'll leave with practical ideas, tool suggestions, and a solid starting point to take your blended learning to the next level using immersive technology. _______________________ Destery Hildenbrand is a Learning Technology Consultant, Immersive Technology Evangelist and founder of Destery1Kenobi LLC, specializing in immersive learning solutions using video, 360 media, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With a background in instructional design and emerging technology, he helps organizations integrate cutting-edge, accessible, and scalable immersive learning experiences that enhance engagement and increase retention. A recognized industry thought leader, Destery frequently speaks at national events like ATD TechKnowledge, Learning Solutions, Augmented World Expo (AWE), and DevLearn, delivering hands-on workshops and strategic insights on immersive learning. His expertise in AI-driven learning experiences, no-code/low-code XR development, soft skills training, and blended learning strategies ensures practical, effective solutions for organizations embracing the future of learning technology. Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

    52 min
  6. 20 JUIN

    The Quality Stack: Building Fail-Safes into L&D Pipelines

    How do you move beyond endless checklists to bake quality into every layer of learning design? In this actionable conversation, Hadiya Nuriddin tackles this challenge head-on, drawing from her Quality Management in Learning and Development playbook and frontline experience. We’ll explore why “quality theater” fails, how to align standards with organizational DNA, and practical ways to transform reluctant teams into quality champions. Expect real talk about overcoming stale workflows, bridging the gap between compliance and innovation, and turning quality systems into engines for learner impact—whether you're a solo developer or part of a large team. Bring your toughest QMS hurdles; this is about building resilience, not just fixing errors. ____________ Hadiya Nuriddin is the CEO and Chief Learning Strategist at Duets Learning, with over 20 years of expertise in L&D across corporate, non-profit, and academic settings. She holds an MEd in Curriculum Design, an MA in Writing, and multiple professional certifications including CPTD, CPTM, and CQIA. Hadiya authored "StoryTraining: Selecting and Shaping Stories That Connect" and "Quality Management in Learning and Development," specializing in instructional design, story-centered learning, and quality management systems for L&D teams. As an award-winning talent development professional, she regularly presents at industry conferences on learning strategy and quality management. Brought to you by the dominKnow | ONE Platform - develop, manage, and distribute impactful L&D content – efficiently, at scale.

    47 min
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Grab your favorite brew (ours is coffee ☕) and sit down with Paul Schneider and Chris Van Wingerden from dominKnow. Together they unpack the real-world headaches L&D pros face — managing learning content creation, operations, and proving business value. Expect lively chats with guest experts and practical tips you can plug straight into your learning strategies or development workflows. Whether you’re a veteran L&D leader or a brand-new instructional designer, tune in for strategic, technology, and business insights into L&D operational excellence.

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