Market Analysis & Insights

Here is a selection of my recent articles, guest posts, and publications.

Key Collaborations & Series

The Future of L&D: How AI Operators Will Transform Enterprise LearnOps®

The operating model for corporate L&D is at a breaking point, with most teams inhibited by fragmented tools and reactive processes. This whitepaper, co-authored with leaders from Cognota, Cornerstone, and Deloitte, argues that the solution lies beyond simple automation.

Title graphic for the ATD series 'The AI-Ready Talent Development Leader', a CEO's roadmap co-authored by Dr. Markus Bernhardt and Brandon Carson on AI strategy for L&D.

The AI-Powered Workforce: A CEO’s Roadmap to Competitive Advantage

A seven-part series for the Association for Talent Development (ATD), this series co-authored with Docebo CLO Brandon Carson outlines six strategic actions executive teams should take to prepare their L&D function for the age of AI and ensure a substantial return on their technology investments.

Feature image for the 'Boundaryless Performance' series in TrainingZone, by Dr. Markus Bernhardt and Teresa Rose, exploring the future of integrated learning and work.

Boundaryless Performance: An Executive Briefing

A two-part series for TrainingZone, co-authored with Teresa Rose, provides a visionary glimpse into the future of work. We explore real-world examples and future implications of a world where the lines between learning, talent, and daily workflow disappear.

Title image for the Training Magazine article 'Navigating the Realities of AI in L&D', co-authored by Dr. Markus Bernhardt, Dr. Michael Allen, and Steve Lee. A practical guide for L&D leaders.

Navigating the Realities of AI in L&D

First published in Training Magazine and co-authored with Dr. Michael Allen and Steve Lee of Allen Interactions, this article cuts through overwhelming claims to provide a practical, foundational guide for L&D leaders on effective AI adoption.

Feature image for the Training Journal article 'AI in Coaching', by Dr. Markus Bernhardt and Teresa Rose, on democratizing coaching through technology while preserving human expertise.

AI in Coaching: A Tool for the Many, Not a Replacement for the Few

Published in Training Journal, this feature with Teresa Rose explores the powerful role of AI in democratizing coaching while defining the essential, irreplaceable space for human expertise and high-touch partnership.

Cover of the landmark eBook 'AI's Increasingly Important Role in L&D', The Learning Guild's most-downloaded publication, authored by Dr. Markus Bernhardt.

AI's Increasingly Important Role in L&D

Explore the landmark eBook that became (and still is) The Learning Guild's most-downloaded publication of all time. This essential guide provided the foundational strategies for leveraging AI in learning and development, providing a clear path from theory to practical impact.