Ready or not

“And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been.”
– Rainer Maria Rilke

Ready or not, AI is going supernova in 2026, and it’s already lighting up every corner of the workplace.

In the L&D world, AI is showing up as real-time practice bots, in custom coaching, performance diagnostics, simulations quickly and affordably brought to life with interactive scenarios that can match any situation, and role-playing characters that talk back as your leaders not only learn new behaviors but execute them.

With workflows and team compositions changing at the speed of light, 2026 will challenge us like never before.

To keep up, L&D teams need more than tools. They need an experienced partner who can connect AI technology and its accompanying explosion of possibilities and platforms to the real capability building and behavior change we specialize in.

Whether you’re testing AI-enabled platforms or integrating AI into your learning strategy, Advantage can help. Now is the time to experiment, but with a plan and purpose.

If you’re confused (you are not alone; many leaders are), we’ve got some great starting points to help your teams gain confidence, alignment, and momentum.

Contact us about how we can connect your business goals to the AI-enriched learning experiences our clients are excited about!

As 2025 comes to a close, we are deeply grateful for you — our readers, clients, and community of learning leaders — for your curiosity, your resilience, and your continued commitment to growth. Let 2026 be the year your learning strategy evolves as fast as the world around you.

2026 is around the corner. Be ready!

One great thing for 12.16.25 – Last chance!  Get out your favorite ugly holiday sweater and join us tomorrow for our special year-end give-back holiday party facilitated by Rob Cordova, who will share a strategy for navigating the uncertainties ahead in 2026. In Rob’s honor, we will also highlight a center supporting individuals with autism. Don’t miss this special hour of merriment, learning, and giving!

Talent Development Tuesday will pause for the next 2 weeks in observance of Christmas and New Year’s. We’ll be back in January with more insights to help you lead into the future. Until then, we hope you have the opportunity to relax and recharge!