by Alycia Campbell | Aug 19, 2025 | Blog
Earlier this month, I toured the historic Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky, and what I expected to be a simple walkthrough of bourbon-making turned into a masterclass in learner-centered instruction. Our guide wasn’t just knowledgeable — she radiated passion for...
by Alycia Campbell | Jul 29, 2025 | Blog
You’ve built a beautiful training program. The content is polished, the slides are sharp, and the activities are thoughtfully designed. But before you launch it live to your learners, there’s one step you shouldn’t skip—the dry run. Whether you’re designing...
by Alycia Campbell | Jul 15, 2025 | Blog
After returning from the summit, I was excited to apply these Appreciative Inquiry principles to my own work in Learning & Development (L&D). Whether you’re an instructional designer, a trainer, or an eLearning developer, AI offers practical techniques to...
by Alycia Campbell | Jul 8, 2025 | Blog
So, what exactly is Appreciative Inquiry (AI), and why does it create such magic in group settings? At its core, Appreciative Inquiry is a strengths-focused, collaborative approach to change. Unlike traditional problem-solving that centers on what’s wrong, AI...
by Alycia Campbell | Jul 1, 2025 | Blog
Last week, I had the opportunity to attend XCHANGE’s Appreciative Inquiry Summit and Certification program – a 3-day immersive gathering that turned out to be a truly transformational learning experience. Because I am part of the xchange community, I had an idea of...
