David Kelly
@lnddave.bsky.social
I’m passionate about exploring where learning and technology meet, discovering new ways to drive innovation and support performance in the workplace.
𝗔𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽; 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲.
In this article, I explore how technology is redefining leadership and why learning agility is becoming one of the most critical leadership skills of our time.
www.edflex.com/en/posts/how...
In this article, I explore how technology is redefining leadership and why learning agility is becoming one of the most critical leadership skills of our time.
www.edflex.com/en/posts/how...
How AI Is Transforming Leadership in the Digital Era
Discover how AI is reshaping modern leadership — blending human intuition, data-driven judgment, and continuous learning for future-ready leaders.
www.edflex.com
November 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
𝗔𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽; 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲.
In this article, I explore how technology is redefining leadership and why learning agility is becoming one of the most critical leadership skills of our time.
www.edflex.com/en/posts/how...
In this article, I explore how technology is redefining leadership and why learning agility is becoming one of the most critical leadership skills of our time.
www.edflex.com/en/posts/how...
Work’s moving faster than ever. This week’s Learning & HR Leader Digest looks at how to keep learning, inclusion, and energy in flow rather than in overload.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/learni...
#Leadership #LearningAndDevelopment #Learning #Culture #HR #HumanResources
www.linkedin.com/pulse/learni...
#Leadership #LearningAndDevelopment #Learning #Culture #HR #HumanResources
Learning & HR Leader Digest: Finding Flow Between Progress and Overload (10/27/2025)
If you were to name one word that links inclusion, lifelong learning and digital well-being, it might be momentum. We’re not just talking about doing something “because we ought to.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Work’s moving faster than ever. This week’s Learning & HR Leader Digest looks at how to keep learning, inclusion, and energy in flow rather than in overload.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/learni...
#Leadership #LearningAndDevelopment #Learning #Culture #HR #HumanResources
www.linkedin.com/pulse/learni...
#Leadership #LearningAndDevelopment #Learning #Culture #HR #HumanResources
What if the real learning isn’t in training, but in the work itself?
This week’s Learning & HR Leader Digest explores how learning is being baked into hiring, AI, upskilling & more.
Read it here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/learni...
#HR #Learning #FutureOfWork #LearningAndDevelopment
This week’s Learning & HR Leader Digest explores how learning is being baked into hiring, AI, upskilling & more.
Read it here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/learni...
#HR #Learning #FutureOfWork #LearningAndDevelopment
Learning & HR Leader Digest: When Learning Becomes the Job (10/13/25)
We’ve spent decades talking about “learning in the flow of work” in some way, shape, or form. But lately, that idea feels less like a trend and more like a tipping point.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
What if the real learning isn’t in training, but in the work itself?
This week’s Learning & HR Leader Digest explores how learning is being baked into hiring, AI, upskilling & more.
Read it here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/learni...
#HR #Learning #FutureOfWork #LearningAndDevelopment
This week’s Learning & HR Leader Digest explores how learning is being baked into hiring, AI, upskilling & more.
Read it here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/learni...
#HR #Learning #FutureOfWork #LearningAndDevelopment
Looking forward to a most excellent adventure.
October 9, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Looking forward to a most excellent adventure.
A new Tales from the L&D Bookshelf episode is now available!
I talked with Tim Slade about what real eLearning design looks like. It’s full of lessons for new & aspiring IDs.
Watch now, and follow for future episodes!
youtu.be/orJ7vanEB8Q
I talked with Tim Slade about what real eLearning design looks like. It’s full of lessons for new & aspiring IDs.
Watch now, and follow for future episodes!
youtu.be/orJ7vanEB8Q
Practical Pathways to eLearning Design with Tim Slade
YouTube video by Tales from the L&D Bookshelf
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October 1, 2025 at 9:18 PM
A new Tales from the L&D Bookshelf episode is now available!
I talked with Tim Slade about what real eLearning design looks like. It’s full of lessons for new & aspiring IDs.
Watch now, and follow for future episodes!
youtu.be/orJ7vanEB8Q
I talked with Tim Slade about what real eLearning design looks like. It’s full of lessons for new & aspiring IDs.
Watch now, and follow for future episodes!
youtu.be/orJ7vanEB8Q
You don’t need a title to lead.
Leadership isn’t about hierarchy; it’s about how you show up.
My latest article explores what real leadership looks like without a formal role, and why it matters more than ever.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-do...
#leadership #learning #culture
Leadership isn’t about hierarchy; it’s about how you show up.
My latest article explores what real leadership looks like without a formal role, and why it matters more than ever.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-do...
#leadership #learning #culture
You Don’t Need a Title to Lead
One of the biggest misconceptions about leadership is that it starts with a title. We treat leadership like a role you earn once you’ve reached a certain level.
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October 1, 2025 at 12:56 PM
You don’t need a title to lead.
Leadership isn’t about hierarchy; it’s about how you show up.
My latest article explores what real leadership looks like without a formal role, and why it matters more than ever.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-do...
#leadership #learning #culture
Leadership isn’t about hierarchy; it’s about how you show up.
My latest article explores what real leadership looks like without a formal role, and why it matters more than ever.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/you-do...
#leadership #learning #culture
“𝗔 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲; 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.”
In this clip, Will Thalheimer shares what separates good L&D leadership from the rest.
Check out the full conversation here:
youtu.be/9xKV4b2sKkk?...
In this clip, Will Thalheimer shares what separates good L&D leadership from the rest.
Check out the full conversation here:
youtu.be/9xKV4b2sKkk?...
September 30, 2025 at 2:57 PM
“𝗔 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲; 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.”
In this clip, Will Thalheimer shares what separates good L&D leadership from the rest.
Check out the full conversation here:
youtu.be/9xKV4b2sKkk?...
In this clip, Will Thalheimer shares what separates good L&D leadership from the rest.
Check out the full conversation here:
youtu.be/9xKV4b2sKkk?...
“Can you deliver faster but also maintain, or even raise, the bar on quality?”
Frank Nguyen unpacks a tension most L&D leaders will instantly recognize: the push to go faster, and the expectation to maintain high-quality learning outcomes.
Full Interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM7q...
Frank Nguyen unpacks a tension most L&D leaders will instantly recognize: the push to go faster, and the expectation to maintain high-quality learning outcomes.
Full Interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM7q...
September 30, 2025 at 2:47 AM
“Can you deliver faster but also maintain, or even raise, the bar on quality?”
Frank Nguyen unpacks a tension most L&D leaders will instantly recognize: the push to go faster, and the expectation to maintain high-quality learning outcomes.
Full Interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM7q...
Frank Nguyen unpacks a tension most L&D leaders will instantly recognize: the push to go faster, and the expectation to maintain high-quality learning outcomes.
Full Interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM7q...
I’ve taken a new step in my work journey: I’ve joined Bluewater Learning as SVP of Strategy & Transformation.
I’m still driven by the same question: Is this work meaningful and impactful?
More thoughts on that - and what’s next for me - in the full post here: www.linkedin.com/posts/lnddav...
I’m still driven by the same question: Is this work meaningful and impactful?
More thoughts on that - and what’s next for me - in the full post here: www.linkedin.com/posts/lnddav...
Back in April, my time with The Learning Guild came to an end after more than 12 years. For over a decade, I had the privilege of helping to lead and nurture a community of learning professionals who…...
Back in April, my time with The Learning Guild came to an end after more than 12 years. For over a decade, I had the privilege of helping to lead and nurture a community of learning professionals who ...
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September 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
I’ve taken a new step in my work journey: I’ve joined Bluewater Learning as SVP of Strategy & Transformation.
I’m still driven by the same question: Is this work meaningful and impactful?
More thoughts on that - and what’s next for me - in the full post here: www.linkedin.com/posts/lnddav...
I’m still driven by the same question: Is this work meaningful and impactful?
More thoughts on that - and what’s next for me - in the full post here: www.linkedin.com/posts/lnddav...
We’re not doing AI wrong in L&D...
But we might not be doing it big enough.
If we’re only using AI to do the same things faster, we’re missing the real opportunity.
I explore this in detail in my latest article.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/lds-mi...
#LearningAndDevelopment #AI
But we might not be doing it big enough.
If we’re only using AI to do the same things faster, we’re missing the real opportunity.
I explore this in detail in my latest article.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/lds-mi...
#LearningAndDevelopment #AI
L&D’s Missed Opportunity: What Happens When We Just Speed Up Old Methods with AI
If you’ve spent any time on LinkedIn lately, you’ve likely seen the flood of excitement around AI in learning and development. And rightly so.
www.linkedin.com
September 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
We’re not doing AI wrong in L&D...
But we might not be doing it big enough.
If we’re only using AI to do the same things faster, we’re missing the real opportunity.
I explore this in detail in my latest article.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/lds-mi...
#LearningAndDevelopment #AI
But we might not be doing it big enough.
If we’re only using AI to do the same things faster, we’re missing the real opportunity.
I explore this in detail in my latest article.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/lds-mi...
#LearningAndDevelopment #AI
Don’t outsource confusion.
Before you outsource, name the constraint: Capacity/skill/churn/speed/compliance/ETC.
Act strategically, not reactively. Learn more from @thetraciecantu.bsky.social on Modern Learning on the Air.
🎧 youtu.be/r2lUIgi7GEI?...
#learninganddevelopment #outsourcing
Before you outsource, name the constraint: Capacity/skill/churn/speed/compliance/ETC.
Act strategically, not reactively. Learn more from @thetraciecantu.bsky.social on Modern Learning on the Air.
🎧 youtu.be/r2lUIgi7GEI?...
#learninganddevelopment #outsourcing
August 26, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Don’t outsource confusion.
Before you outsource, name the constraint: Capacity/skill/churn/speed/compliance/ETC.
Act strategically, not reactively. Learn more from @thetraciecantu.bsky.social on Modern Learning on the Air.
🎧 youtu.be/r2lUIgi7GEI?...
#learninganddevelopment #outsourcing
Before you outsource, name the constraint: Capacity/skill/churn/speed/compliance/ETC.
Act strategically, not reactively. Learn more from @thetraciecantu.bsky.social on Modern Learning on the Air.
🎧 youtu.be/r2lUIgi7GEI?...
#learninganddevelopment #outsourcing
A6) I don’t want to change the default from courses to workflow learning.
I want there not to be a default solution at all.
#LearnChat
I want there not to be a default solution at all.
#LearnChat
Q6) What one shift would help make “learning in the flow” a true habit across your org or team? #LearnChat
May 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
A6) I don’t want to change the default from courses to workflow learning.
I want there not to be a default solution at all.
#LearnChat
I want there not to be a default solution at all.
#LearnChat
A5) Before sending an article to an editor a few years ago, I gave it to ChatGPT and asked it to make it 30% shorter, since editors always tell me I’m “wordy”.
It did.
Then I got curious.
“Tell me what you cut, and why”
I did that regularly until a realized I no longer needed to.
#LearnChat
It did.
Then I got curious.
“Tell me what you cut, and why”
I did that regularly until a realized I no longer needed to.
#LearnChat
Q5) Think of a moment you didn’t even realize you were learning—until later. What made that moment so seamless and effective? #LearnChat
May 21, 2025 at 12:44 AM
A5) Before sending an article to an editor a few years ago, I gave it to ChatGPT and asked it to make it 30% shorter, since editors always tell me I’m “wordy”.
It did.
Then I got curious.
“Tell me what you cut, and why”
I did that regularly until a realized I no longer needed to.
#LearnChat
It did.
Then I got curious.
“Tell me what you cut, and why”
I did that regularly until a realized I no longer needed to.
#LearnChat
A4) AI will deliver on the promise and value of “Learning in the Flow of Work” not by being a “Flow of Work” tool, but by changing the workplace so “Flow of Work” behaviors are a natural part of the workplace.
#LearnChat
#LearnChat
Q4) What role does AI play in supporting or derailing flow-based learning? Have you seen any smart uses—or misuses—so far? #LearnChat
May 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
A4) AI will deliver on the promise and value of “Learning in the Flow of Work” not by being a “Flow of Work” tool, but by changing the workplace so “Flow of Work” behaviors are a natural part of the workplace.
#LearnChat
#LearnChat
Q3) In hybrid and remote settings, how can informal learning and peer coaching actually show up in the workflow? #LearnChat
May 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
A2) I think starting with a mindset focused on “resources” rather than “learning” could help.
#LearnChat
#LearnChat
Q2) How can we design workplace learning that feels like a feature, not an interruption? Any tools, formats, or vibes that help? #LearnChat
May 21, 2025 at 12:18 AM
A2) I think starting with a mindset focused on “resources” rather than “learning” could help.
#LearnChat
#LearnChat
Q1) What does “learning in the flow of work” mean to you in 2025? Is it still relevant—or has it evolved? #LearnChat
May 21, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Let’s get the #LearnChat party started.
Hello everyone and welcome to another #LearnChat. We’re a community of curious minds who love exploring how people learn—formally, informally, and socially. #LearnChat is all about learning together. Tonight's Theme: Learning in the Flow of Work 2.0 — From Distraction to Design
May 21, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Let’s get the #LearnChat party started.
April 9, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Reposted by David Kelly
Special shout out to @kpagano.bsky.social for joining our #LearnChat tonight. Thank you to everyone who participated this evening.
April 9, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Special shout out to @kpagano.bsky.social for joining our #LearnChat tonight. Thank you to everyone who participated this evening.
A6) Use real work to reflect on strengths, gaps, and goals. Pair that with tools like skills assessments, peer feedback, and career mapping—then make it a shared journey between the employee, their manager, and L&D. #LearnChat
Q6: What are some ways organizations can help employees understand the skills they already have and those they may need to grow? #LearnChat
April 9, 2025 at 12:47 AM
A6) Use real work to reflect on strengths, gaps, and goals. Pair that with tools like skills assessments, peer feedback, and career mapping—then make it a shared journey between the employee, their manager, and L&D. #LearnChat
A5) Personalized learning works when it’s tied to real goals, supported by managers, and embedded in daily work. It’s not just about personalized content; it's about personalized context. #LearnChat
Q5: Personalized learning paths based on skills sound great, but what makes them actually work in practice? #LearnChat
April 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
A5) Personalized learning works when it’s tied to real goals, supported by managers, and embedded in daily work. It’s not just about personalized content; it's about personalized context. #LearnChat
Q4) L&D can support transferable skills by focusing on real work, not just roles—spotting common needs like communication, problem-solving, and adaptability. Then create a program that’s practical, cross-functional, and tied to opportunities to apply those skills across the org. #LearnChat
Q4: How can L&D teams support the identification and development of transferable skills across departments? #LearnChat
April 9, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Q4) L&D can support transferable skills by focusing on real work, not just roles—spotting common needs like communication, problem-solving, and adaptability. Then create a program that’s practical, cross-functional, and tied to opportunities to apply those skills across the org. #LearnChat
Q3) In many roles, it was the skills I built beyond the job description that made the biggest impact—and opened the most doors. Titles didn’t define my growth; stepping up, learning more, and solving real problems did. #LearnChat
Q3: Have you ever been in a role where your skills mattered more than your formal job description? What was that like? #LearnChat
April 9, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Q3) In many roles, it was the skills I built beyond the job description that made the biggest impact—and opened the most doors. Titles didn’t define my growth; stepping up, learning more, and solving real problems did. #LearnChat
Q2) I track my skills growth largely by reflecting on what I can do now that I couldn’t before. It’s less about checklists and more about real-world progress—solving new problems, taking on new challenges, and learning through doing. Growth shows up in my work, not just in a tracker. #LearnChat
Q2: How do you personally keep track of your own skills growth over time? #LearnChat
April 9, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Q2) I track my skills growth largely by reflecting on what I can do now that I couldn’t before. It’s less about checklists and more about real-world progress—solving new problems, taking on new challenges, and learning through doing. Growth shows up in my work, not just in a tracker. #LearnChat