If your office is anything like Redwood’s, chances are you’ve been riveted to the 2026 World Cup of Soccer over the past few weeks. And who wouldn’t be? Canada is not only a host nation but also a viable contender,…
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Strategic Learning Design Starts Where the Work Happens
It’s a question I’m frequently asked: “What is the most important part of designing a successful employee learning program?” The answer is strategic learning design: understanding the learner’s real workplace experience before you design the learning. Years of experience have…
Workplace Learning and Mental Health: Why Psychological Safety Matters
The connection between workplace learning and mental health has never been more apparent. Given that May is Mental Health Awareness Month, I’d like to share some experiences that have made me keenly aware of the importance of learning for mental…
AI Adoption in the Canadian Workplace: Why L&D Should Lead the Charge
In virtually all organizations, AI adoption in the Canadian workplace is accelerating. But Canada still trails behind the US and other OECD countries in deep business integration. The immediate challenge is to move from simply trying AI to embedding it…
Humans of AI: A Deep Look at the People Behind Today’s AI Revolution
AI is changing almost everything about how we work, and at an unprecedented pace. Across virtually all sectors, organizations are scrambling to adapt as AI reshapes job roles and workflows. In our lane, learning and development (L&D), the shift is…
Human and Technical Skills Integration: The Real Driver of Workforce Productivity
AI has transformed how organizations deliver training. As mentioned in my previous blog, for the first time, personalized learning at scale is practical and cost-effective. Yet, workforce productivity doesn’t increase solely through technology. Real performance gains occur when organizations embrace…
In 2026, AI Fulfills the Promise of Personalized Training at Scale
If you’re a business leader in Canada right now, you no doubt know that training advancements are key to meeting the productivity challenge our nation faces. So, here’s the good news: In 2026, AI finally delivers on the ability to…
Grand Slam Success: The Power of Human Skills in Baseball and in Business
Let’s get the hard part out first: Seeing the Blue Jays come up short in an extra-innings World Series game seven was a heartbreaker. Although Blue Jays fans feel the sting of defeat, we’ve also shared an incredible gift: a…
Why Business Fraud Prevention Training is Critical for You and Your Organization
At Redwood, we know a thing or two about business fraud prevention training. In recent years, we have been engaged in designing and producing several fraud-prevention learning programs. These training programs have been delivered to some of the world’s leading…
The Ultimate Guide to 2025’s Best Canadian Learning Books Curated by Lydia Sani
Now that summer has officially arrived, I hope you can take some time to relax and unwind with my ultimate guide to 2025’s best Canadian learning books. Whether you are stretched out by the water or kicking back in the…