Learning Leaders: Your Guide to Influencers in L&D
This blog post provides details on established leaders and practitioners in the field of Learning and Development. It also provides you with a list of popular instructional design communities that you can join to connect with fellow ID and Learning Design professionals.
Aswin Kini MK
10/15/20242 min read
Imagine you’re a beginner in the world of Instructional Design. You are excited to start your journey and eager to learn every day at your job. Yet, you might feel a twinge of dissatisfaction, wishing to explore more and learn from the true experts in the field of Learning and Development (L&D). In today’s social media landscape, where countless individuals claim to be “learning gurus” or “learning leaders,” it’s crucial to identify the genuine thought leaders in this space.
Leading Minds in Learning: Here are some renowned figures in the global learning community whose insights can deepen your understanding of Instructional and Learning Design:
Cathy Moore: Cathy's Blog
Christy Tucker: Christy's Website
Tim Slade: Tim's Website
Connie Malamed: The eLearning Coach
Karl Kapp: Karl's Blog
Ryan Martin: LinkedIn profile
Cara North: LinkedIn profile
Anna Sabramowicz: Linkedin profile
Dr. Luke Hobson: Luke's website
Leading Learning Practitioners in India: Explore the work of these influential learning professionals from India:
Shafali Anand: Founder of Creative Agni and an esteemed learning design expert who has trained 100s of IDs over the last 18+ years
Purnima Valiathan: Instructional Design Coach and Founder of ID Mentors, an institute that provides Instructional Design training across various educational sectors.
Anil Mammen: A learning design expert with several decades of experience. While he currently works as a professor of practice at TISS, he keeps contributing valuable insights on L&D in his blog posts.
Mohsin Memon: Founder of Evivve and Professor of Game Design at Ecole Intuit Lab, a revolutionary leader in the learning industry advocating game-based learning to influence behavioral change.
Harish Bhagavathula: An experienced learning design practitioner who frequently blogs and shares insights on Instructional Design
Valuable Resources for Learning and Development: For articles, courses, and seminars on Learning and Development, consider visiting these sites:
Join the Community: Learning is often enhanced through community engagement. If you’re looking to connect with others in Learning Design, consider joining these groups:
As you embark on your journey in Instructional Design, remember that learning from established experts and engaging with a community can significantly enhance your growth. Embrace this opportunity to connect, learn, and evolve in the field of Learning and Development.
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