The Institute for Performance and Learning

How can intentional listening strengthen trust, collaboration, and results?

Join Heather Haigh for this interactive I4PL National Webinar and explore practical Think on Your Feet® tools designed to help you show support, deepen connection, and respond thoughtfully in important conversations.

You’ll gain actionable strategies you can use immediately to lead better meetings, share better feedback, and foster better discussion. Register Here: https://performanceandlearning.ca/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2059329

Webinar Sponsored by: McLuhan & Davies Communications

Final Chance to Submit: May 15 Deadline Approaching

There is still time to be part of the I4PL 2026 Conference as a speaker. I4PL is currently accepting proposals for both concurrent sessions and keynote presentations.
Igniting the Capability Era: Accelerating Transformation by Building Competencies and Elevating Trust will take place on November 25–26, 2026, bringing together Learning and Development professionals who are driving innovation, capability-building, and trust across the industry.

This conference offers a platform to share your expertise, insights, and experiences with a community committed to advancing the future of performance and learning.

The deadline to submit proposals is May 15, 2026. This is your opportunity to apply: https://performanceandlearning.ca/page/CallForProposals

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

There’s still time to submit your proposal to speak at the I4PL Conference 2026: Igniting the Capability Era.

I4PL is looking for Learning & Development professionals ready to share practical insights, real-world strategies, and innovative ideas that help organizations build capability and drive transformation.

📍 November 25–26, 2026
📍 Westin Harbour Castle

Submit your concurrent session or keynote proposal by May 15, 2026. Apply today:

The workplace continues to evolve, and so do the skills professionals need to succeed.

Did you know that I4PL created a free Skills for Success Resource Hub designed specifically for Learning & Development professionals across Canada?

Supported by the Government of Canada’s Skills for Success Program, this initiative explored three essential workplace capabilities:
✨ Adaptability
🤝 Collaboration
💡 Creativity & Innovation

The hub brings together research, workshop recordings, practical tools, templates, participant workbooks, implementation guides, and insights from one of Canada’s most comprehensive L&D industry surveys.

Whether you’re discovering these resources for the first time or revisiting them for fresh ideas, the Skills for Success Hub offers actionable strategies to help build future-ready teams and workplaces.

Explore the hub and access all resources for free today. Explore the hub: https://www.activatingsuccessi4pl.com/

Join Garima Gupta for a no-fluff “Ask Me Anything” on AI in Learning & Development.

This one-hour virtual session starts with a sharp, practical overview of today’s AI landscape—covering the tools, trends, and real-world applications shaping L&D right now. Then, it’s over to you. Bring your questions and get clear, actionable answers tailored to your challenges.

What you’ll walk away with:
• A clear understanding of AI’s role in L&D
• High-impact tools and use cases you can apply immediately
• Real-world examples from organizations already using AI
• Insight into common misconceptions and limitations
• Practical guidance to move your AI strategy forward

Learn more: https://performanceandlearning.ca/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2053871&group=

Step into the role of an L&D Detective!

Not every training request tells the full story. The real challenge? Uncovering what your organization actually needs. Join Sukran Balaban and Moe Piorier for our upcoming webinar, “The L&D Detective – Solving the Mystery of Real Organizational Needs,” and learn how to move beyond order-taking to become a true strategic partner.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:

• Ask the right questions to uncover root causes
• Use tools like empathy mapping and root cause analysis
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify real business challenges
• Present solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact

This interactive, detective-style session will equip you with practical techniques to investigate, analyze, and solve problems that go far beyond surface-level training requests.

If you're ready to elevate your role from content creator to problem-solver, this is a case you won’t want to miss. Learn more: https://performanceandlearning.ca/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2051149&group=

Join Garima Gupta, on April 29th ( 12pm-1:00pm ET) and learn how to design accessible eLearning courses without compromising interactivity or efficiency. Grounded in standards like World Wide Web Consortium WCAG, Section 508, and AODA, this session breaks down how to apply accessibility principles in practical, scalable ways.

You’ll walk away with:
• Actionable techniques for improving color contrast, tab order, and transcription
• Best practices for storyboarding, development, and accessibility testing
• A live walkthrough using Articulate Storyline, with insights you can apply across any platform

Accessible design isn’t just about compliance, it’s about creating inclusive, high-impact learning experiences that support every learner and align with your organization’s DEI goals.

Save your spot and start building smarter, more inclusive learning. Join us: https://performanceandlearning.ca/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2047413&group=

Reminder: Applications are still open!

Turn your expertise into impact with I4PL’s 2026 webinar lineup.

We’re inviting Learning & Development practitioners, consultants, and organizations to submit proposals that bring real-world experience to life — whether through case studies, practical frameworks, or hands-on demonstrations.

We’re programming across three streams:
- Core L&D topics
- Advanced expertise
- Tools and technologies in action

If you have actionable insights that can help L&D professionals solve real challenges and elevate their practice, we want to hear from you.

Share your perspective. Contribute to the profession. Apply before March 4, 2026: https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/108039-I4-Pl---The-Institute-For-Performance-And-Learning

Leading across cultures isn’t just about awareness; It’s about navigating what’s unspoken.

In diverse workplaces, assumptions around authority, initiative, and decision-making quietly shape how teams collaborate and perform. When expectations aren’t made explicit, even strong leaders can encounter friction, confusion, or disengagement.

Join Teresa McGill, and Hugh Cartwright for an interactive session and explore how hidden assumptions influence everyday leadership interactions and how to close expectation gaps with clarity and confidence.

In this session, you’ll:
✔️ Use the Equality–Hierarchy (Power Distance) lens to interpret leadership expectations
✔️ Examine real workplace scenarios where assumptions drive misunderstanding
✔️ Learn practical strategies to make expectations explicit and reduce friction
✔️ Apply insights across roles, teams, and organizational contexts

If you lead, support, or develop leaders in today’s diverse environments, this conversation is essential.

Save your spot today: https://performanceandlearning.ca/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2039514&group=

What makes leadership truly effective in today’s workplace?

Join Shawn Bakker for an insightful webinar exploring the latest behavioural trends shaping today’s leaders. In this session, you’ll gain practical insights into:

- The core competencies and leadership behaviours that set strong leaders apart
- The essential skills new leaders should prioritize to lead people effectively
- Actionable strategies for L&D professionals to develop leadership capability while meeting both immediate and future organizational needs

Whether you’re supporting emerging leaders or shaping enterprise-wide leadership strategy, this session will equip you with evidence-based insights you can apply immediately.

Secure your spot today and strengthen your leadership development impact. Join us: https://performanceandlearning.ca/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2014648