Training Industry Research Spotlights
Training Industry Research Spotlights give learning leaders access to exclusive data, emerging trends and research-backed insights that support informed decision-making. Each session highlights findings from Training Industry Inc Research and explores the implications for learning strategy, workforce development and organizational performance.
Led by Tom Whelan, Ph.D., director of corporate research at Training Industry, these sessions go beyond reporting data to uncover the patterns, challenges and opportunities shaping the learning landscape. Drawing on more than a decade of research on employee learning and development, Tom provides practical analysis that helps learning leaders understand what the data means and how to apply those insights within their organizations.
Whether you’re evaluating current programs, planning future initiatives or tracking industry trends, Research Spotlights offer an evidence-based perspective to help you make more confident decisions and drive greater impact.
Upcoming Training Industry Research Spotlights
 | Confronting the Engagement Crisis in Corporate Learning July 9, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET In this Research Spotlight, Training Industry will share exclusive research on the learner engagement gap and the factors shaping how employees respond to training. Explore practical ways to design learning experiences that feel more relevant, engaging and aligned with workforce needs. |
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2026 Research Spotlight
 | How Agentic AI Rewrites the Rules of Workplace Training May 19, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET Agentic AI is quickly changing how organizations approach workplace learning, from content creation to learner support. In this Research Spotlight, discover how L&D teams can introduce AI in ways that improve efficiency, strengthen engagement and build employee confidence in AI-driven training experiences. |
 | Learning in the Time of Chaos: Supporting Change With Training April 28, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET Periods of disruption often expose gaps in communication, readiness and organizational support. Join this Research Spotlight to learn how learning leaders are helping employees adapt to change while positioning L&D as a strategic partner during uncertainty. |
 | Unlocking the Strategic Value of Training Through Measurement March 31, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET Traditional training metrics often fail to show how learning influences business performance and organizational growth. In this Research Spotlight, learn how organizations are using data and evaluation strategies to better connect training initiatives to measurable outcomes and continuous improvement. |