What ID coaching really looks like (and why it’s a game changer) You’ve done the self-paced courses and read instructional design blogs. But the wheels fall off somewhere between learning theory and learner journeys. An ID coach could be just the support you need to bring it all together. Keep reading to learn what instructional…
Build an instructional design career – get the tools and skills you need to get hired. By Bianca SchimizziDirector & Lead Instructional Designer | Hungry Minds Whether you’re just getting started, shifting from a related role, or aiming to sharpen your edge – this guide is packed with practical insights from inside the instructional design…
If you’re ready to move up, it’s time to sharpen your skills. So, you’ve set your sights on instructional design and you’re ready to grow. But what separates a good designer from a great one? It’s not just tools or templates. It’s thinking. The most in-demand instructional designers know how to dig into a problem,…
Embed learning into everyday moments to shift how your teams work. By Bianca SchimizziDirector & Lead Instructional Designer | Hungry Minds When it comes to changing a behaviour – like quitting sugar or limiting screentime – success doesn’t come from knowing more. It comes from having the right cues, support, and motivation to do something…
Plenty of instructional design courses sound impressive on the sales page – but you need one that’ll hold up in the real world. Trust us: it’s easy to get stuck in a loop of theory, tool tutorials, and discussion boards. But if you’re switching careers or levelling up your skills, you need clarity. Here’s how…
The problem with outdated learning models – and how to build workplace training better. Picture it: the perfect training session. Beautiful slides, interactive tools, even a podcast?! But if your culture is still operating on outdated learning models, it’s not going to lead to real change. That’s because the culture of your organisation sets the…
Instructional design is evolving – your toolkit should, too. By Bianca Schimizzi Director & Lead Instructional Designer | Hungry Minds In learning design, the tools shape the work. They define what’s possible, what gets built, tested, adapted, and scaled. But the sheer number of options on the market is enough to cause real decision paralysis.…
If your learning strategy looks sharp but falls flat, you’ve got company. Weak training foundations quietly drain performance, culture, and momentum in even the biggest organisations. And most of the time, the cracks start before a single course is built. Because here’s the thing: skip the needs analysis, and you’re solving the wrong problems. Here’s…
Let’s get real: training budgets don’t roll over – but the good news? Your plans can. If you’ve got unused L&D dollars sitting idle, now’s your moment. Pre-purchase Hungry Minds consulting services before 30 June and lock in your learning mojo for the year ahead. You’ll secure expert support today and spend it however and…
If training feels like a sunk cost with no real payoff, you’re not alone. Poor training quietly drains performance, culture, and capability. But here’s the thing: it can go deeper than bad courses. If you’re delivering training without a strategy, you could be actively holding your organisation back. Here’s what bad training really costs, and…
