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Onboarding Re-design Case Study: How I Used ADDIE to Redesign a New Hire Onboarding Program

In this case study, I share how I helped redesign a new hire onboarding program to better support a mostly virtual workforce. Using an ADDIE-informed approach, I helped transform a facilitator-heavy experience into a more flexible, scalable blended learning program that improved efficiency for the business and created a better onboarding experience for new hires.

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Safety Training Case Study: How I Designed Ergonomics Safety Training Using an ADDIE Approach

In this case study, I highlight how I supported ergonomics and safety training for manufacturing employees through a blended learning solution. By applying ADDIE principles, I helped create accessible video-based instruction, LMS learning, and visual job aids that reinforced safer workplace habits.

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2 min read

Sales Enablement Case Study: How I Used ADDIE to Support Sales Enablement During a Major Product Launch

In this case study, I explain how I supported sales enablement during a major product launch by creating training content, certification materials, conference resources, and interactive learning experiences. Guided by ADDIE, I helped design learning that strengthened product knowledge, message consistency, and practical sales application.

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Leadership Competency Case Study: How I Used ADDIE to Build a Leadership Competency Model and Development Framework

In this case study, I share how I helped turn early leadership development research into a more complete competency model and growth framework. Using ADDIE as a guide, I supported the creation of leadership competencies, tools, workshops, and a scalable internal resource library for long-term development.

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Instructional Design Trends: AI, LLMs, and Virtual Reality

In this article, I reflect on a few of the biggest instructional design trends shaping the future of learning, especially AI, large language models, and virtual reality. While these tools create exciting opportunities for accessibility, efficiency, and immersive learning, they also raise important questions about ethics, trust, and responsible use. For instructional designers, staying aware of these shifts matters.

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My Future Career Goals: From Instructional Design to Building a Continuous Improvement Business

In this article, I reflect on my career journey across instructional design, writing, marketing, and learning roles in multiple industries, then share how my future career goals shifted in 2026. What began as a plan to complete my Master’s in Instructional Design and pursue leadership in learning and development evolved into a new goal: building a continuous improvement business that blends consulting, technology, and purposeful problem-solving.

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Data Analysis Case Study: How I Built a Custom Reporting System for Smarter Content Strategy

In this case study, I share how I built a custom reporting and dashboard system to uncover the social media insights our existing tools could not provide. By organizing performance data across markets, post types, and timing, I was able to make more strategic content decisions, establish clearer KPIs, and support meaningful audience and engagement growth.

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