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Design for Impact: Instructional Design Best Practices for the Growing Business
Master your training strategy with the Instructional Design Jumpstart. Learn to build impactful learning experiences for small businesses using SMART goals and active learning principles. This guide helps HR and L&D professionals move from "information distributors" to strategic architects. Access best practices for lesson planning, storyboarding, and evaluating ROI to ensure your team's potential turns into measurable performance.

Alex Wanstrath
Jan 64 min read


Your 2026 Budget and Talent Strategy: Proactive Planning vs. The Cost of Reacting
Don't let your 2026 talent budget be a reactive expense. Proactive strategic planning for L&D initiatives like internships, mentorship, and leadership development leads to a stronger, more resilient workforce. A clear plan delivers measurable ROI, retains talent, and fuels business growth. Partner with Catalyst SLG to turn your plan into performance.

Alex Wanstrath
Aug 24, 20255 min read


Avoid the Promotion Pitfall: Why Promoting Your Best Isn't Always Best (Without Preparation)
Don't let the "Promotion Pitfall" derail your talent. Unprepared new managers cause disengagement & turnover. See the stats & learn how investing in leadership development for high-potential individual contributors, through Catalyst SLG's COMPASS program, builds thriving, effective leaders for guaranteed success.

Alex Wanstrath
Jul 5, 20256 min read


The First 90 Days: Why Your Onboarding Process Is the Key to Unlocking Long-Term Success
A strong onboarding process is crucial for success. Learn how to boost employee retention, increase productivity, and improve company culture within the first 90 days. This articles covers essential best practices and the latest statistics to help you build an engaged and committed team from day one.

Alex Wanstrath
Jun 13, 20255 min read


Beyond Checkboxes: How to Make Corporate Training Drive Real Business Performance
Stop training for participation! Learn how to align learning with business goals for measurable ROI and real performance improvement. Explore key strategies, instructional design theories, and L&D best practices.

Alex Wanstrath
Jun 1, 20257 min read


The Power of Holistic Learning: Connecting Programs, Processes, and Coaching
Holistic learning is more than isolated training sessions—it’s about connecting programs, processes, and coaching to create a dynamic, sustainable system. At Catalyst SLG, we integrate learning with strategy, performance, and culture to transform potential into performance. Adult learning is dynamic—shouldn’t your solution be, too?

Alex Wanstrath
May 31, 20252 min read
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