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Scaling Personalized Learning: How L&D Leaders Can Use AI to Bridge the Skills Gap
One-size-fits-all training is a strategic liability. As L&D leaders face the "Manual Mountain" of content curation, AI emerges as the essential guide for scaling personalized learning. This article explores how to integrate AI through competency mapping, simulated role-play, and microlearning while maintaining "human-in-the-loop" oversight. Backed by academic research, we provide a framework to help you move from a content administrator to a strategic growth partner.

Alex Wanstrath
Jan 225 min read


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


Building Your Self-Awareness: The Unseen Advantage for First-Time People Leaders
Unlock leadership potential! This blog post explores how self-awareness empowers high-potential employees transitioning to people leader roles. It highlights the pitfalls of unprepared leaders (low engagement, high turnover) versus the benefits of emotionally intelligent, self-aware leaders (improved communication, psychological safety, team performance). Learn why targeted training in self-awareness is crucial for building grounded, impactful leaders.

Alex Wanstrath
Jul 24, 20256 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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