eLearning Industry's Guest Author Article Showcase [September 2025]

Diving Into The Latest eLearning Trends And L&D Pro Insights

From providing more meaningful feedback that drives employee engagement to mastering AI prompting techniques for instructional storytelling, September's publication calendar was packed with standout guest author submissions. So, we've chosen a few to feature in this roundup. In no particular order, here are last month's top guest author articles.

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5 Guest Author Articles To Check Out Today

1. Breaking The Feedback Barrier: Help New Managers Drive Performance By James Glover

70% of managers fear giving direct feedback, yet 80% of employees who receive meaningful feedback weekly are fully engaged. James Glover explores how activity-based training in the daily workflow helps reluctant managers build feedback confidence and drive 23% higher team profitability through practice, not theory.

2. Leveraging Thematic Analysis To Design Better Learning Journeys By Kaumudi Tiwari

Thematic analysis enables educators, Instructional Designers, and L&D professionals to derive actionable insights from learner feedback and performance data. Kaumudi Tiwari explains how to apply thematic analysis in eLearning, with practical steps, examples, and tools to build more engaging, effective learning journeys.

3. The L&D Professional's Guide To Crafting Killer Instructional Storytelling Prompts By Emily Gore

Stop getting boring AI stories! Master ChatGPT prompting techniques for instructional storytelling to boost engagement and improve learning retention. Emily Gore highlights why your current prompts might be failing you and how to make stories stick through narrative learning.

4. Simple, High-Impact Visual Design Principles Every Instructional Designer Should Know By Emily Moore

While most Instructional Designers understand the importance of writing high-quality text, fewer recognize how formatting and layout can make or break learners' ability to make meaning from that text. Emily Moore explores high-impact visual design principles, such as contrast, shape, size, and proximity.

5. Why The Talent Shortage Isn't About People, It's About Skills By Mannu Sharma

The talent shortage isn't caused by a lack of people but by a lack of relevant skills. Mannu Sharma discusses why, while qualifications still matter, it's practical, adaptable skills that secure careers and help individuals stay competitive in a rapidly changing world.

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