SweetRush Inc.

09/01/2026

Teaching and learning are as old as humankind. Mother-daughter, father-son. Elders, scholars, guilds, classrooms, teachers. The past 25 years have been the age of technology fueled innovation, and now we have AI. 25 years ago, we set out to try and change the craft of L&D to be more engaging and relevant and ultimately effective in moving the behavior needle.

Thankfully, we’ve been successful, hence, we are still around. What a journey; from 2 we built a remarkable high-performing team, collaborated with so many passionate clients on their most important projects, innovated, led and changed the industry, and this past year we combined forces with a culturally aligned super-power, NIIT.

The journey continues, the endless challenges continue, we are dedicated to being a force for good, and we are forever grateful.

08/28/2026

Most stakeholders agree that learning is a vital driver of business growth, but setting up a full-fledged L&D function—or tackling digital transformation—can present a challenge for busy internal teams.

Enter the fractional Chief Learning Officer (CLO): Executive-level expertise and business acumen, on-demand flexibility, zero full-time overhead.

If you need to:
-Build a measurement framework that demonstrates ROI
-Lay out a enterprise-wide technology adoption strategy
-Upgrade your L&D function without making a permanent hire ...you just might have a use case for a fractional CLO.

What else is in the job description of a fractional CLO? Our own Clare Dygert tells all, link in the comments below!

08/27/2026

As AI democratizes technical skills, top-performing talent isn't defined by what they can prompt, it’s defined by the human traits machines can’t replicate.

In this clip from our Trends Podcast, CEO Danielle Hart breaks down MIT’s EPOCH framework and reveals the 5 unpromptable capabilities that give high-performing teams their true competitive edge.

👇 Turn your sound on to watch the breakdown and listen to the full episode here: https://hubs.la/Q04vz6pW0

08/26/2026

Skills can be taught. Emotional intelligence has to be experienced.

We can train people on frameworks, processes, and tools. But the ability to regulate emotions under pressure, read a room, recover from setbacks, and build trust across differences aren't things a slide deck can transfer.

Live Experiential Learning (LEL) creates the conditions where emotional intelligence (EI) and adaptability are built in real time through safe, structured, and deeply engaging experiences.

Here's how effective LEL develops these critical human capacities:

-Real-time emotional responses: Simulations and role-playing surface genuine reactions under pressure or conflict — giving learners direct insight into how they behave when it matters most.
-Empathy development: Stepping into someone else's role — with their constraints, stakes, and emotional state — builds the kind of perspective-taking that transforms how people lead and collaborate.
-Stress management practices: Scenarios that mirror real-world urgency help learners practice emotional regulation and sound decision-making before those skills are needed under real pressure.
-Adaptability in action: LEL is inherently dynamic. Shifting circumstances force learners to adjust strategies in real time, building the flexibility and resilience that today's workplace demands.
-Feedback and reflection: Structured debriefs after experiential activities help learners analyze their own emotional responses and decisions, turning experience into lasting metacognitive growth.
-Building social skills: Collaborative projects develop communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building — the social fabric that holds high-performing teams together.

For L&D leaders, this is the real opportunity in LEL, iin a world that demands constant change, EI, and adaptability may be the most strategic competencies we can develop.

In your experience, which of these dimensions — empathy, stress regulation, adaptability, or reflection — is the hardest to develop through traditional training, and how has your organization approached it? 👇

08/21/2026

When learning strategy aligns with core business goals, L&D naturally earns a lasting seat as a trusted partner.

Ann Stott and Carla Torgerson bring decades of perspective to this ongoing conversation, offering actionable frameworks to align learning initiatives with strategic outcomes and navigate decision-making structures with confidence.

Don't miss out! Sign up: https://hubs.la/Q04tSv100

08/17/2026

It's golden hour! 🏆 🌟

We're honored to receive 24 Brandon Hall Group awards, including 17 GOLDS in Learning and Development and Future of Work program areas.

We couldn't be more grateful to stand with our client-partners and community in celebration of the passion, creativity, and commitment we share for the craft of L&D.

Congratulations to all award-winners! Here's to another year of innovation, impact, and inspiration!

08/13/2026

Recreating your best team’s chemistry shouldn't feel like catching lightning in a bottle.

In our upcoming live session, SweetRush’s Ann Stott breaks down how to design leadership development that makes high performance repeatable at scale.

Click below to reserve your seat in the comments below! ⬇️

08/12/2026

The fundamental unit of organizational performance isn’t the individual anymore. It’s the team.

As we continue to partner with AI, the new focus for L&D leaders and teams will shift from building individual capability to building team cognition.

In her recent CLO article, SweetRush Chief Learning Strategist Clare Dygert shares the three foundational pillars of team cognition:

- Explicit Communication Norms: Making thinking visible and inviting pushback.
- Shared Mental Models: Using the same conceptual map to navigate complex goals.
- Trust Architecture: Creating the psychological safety teams need to innovate without fear.

Discover the enablers for all 3 and how to build them:

The L&D leaders who thrive in the next five years will be the ones who stop asking how to protect their function and start asking how to build teams that are genuinely optimized for the work only humans can do.

08/05/2026

When exploring technologies like XR and simulations, it is natural to wonder how effective they are in driving real, on-the-job performance and skill retention.

Learn from our SweetRush experts Danielle Silver and Esteban Cascante how purposeful simulation design bridges the gap between conceptual understanding and real-world ex*****on.

By giving team members a safe space to practice high-stakes scenarios, experiential learning turns complex procedures into muscle memory and helps people build confidence before critical moments happen on the job.

Read the full conversation to learn more.

This Thought Leader Q&A features Danielle Silver and Esteban Cascante from SweetRush, and we're discussing immersive, gamified learning.

07/30/2026

Trust isn't built overnight, nor is it something that can be managed through a database or a simple checklist.

In our recent conversation with eLearning Industry, SweetRush Talent Manager Dominika Probola shared a beautiful reminder of what happens when we shift our focus from tracking metrics to nurturing real relationships.

High performers don't just look for projects; they look for partnerships where their humanity is valued. When we cultivate that space, our talent network transforms from a list of resumes into a living ecosystem of mutual respect and shared dedication to the craft of learning.

The full discussion explores how human-centered talent management sets everyone up to thrive. Read more: https://hubs.la/Q04rlqVk0