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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Train to Trade: Why Learning & Development is Key to Canada’s Exporting Success

With the recent round of tariffs dominating the headlines, I believe business leaders on both sides of the border desire a fast and mutually satisfactory resolution. Regardless of how it all unfolds, recent events have served as a wake-up call…

How Learning and Development Can Help Canadian Businesses Navigate Tariffs

Canadians have long cherished our deep connections with American clients, partners, and friends. As a Canadian Learning and Development (L&D) business, we have collaborated on many successful projects with our U.S. counterparts. Unfortunately, the sudden imposition of tariffs now casts…

Human Skills: The Key to Meeting Canada’s Productivity Challenge

Here at Redwood, we know that human skills drive productivity. That’s why we couldn’t be more excited to share a significant news flash: Redwood Performance Group and the Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers (CACEE) have joined forces to…