Thanksgiving is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the incredible individuals and teams shaping the world of learning and development. From designing impactful employee training and development programs to innovating with cutting-edge digital learning solutions, the L&D community has been at the heart of organizational growth and resilience.
This Thanksgiving lets spread warmth and gratitude to the learners, leaders, tech wizards, and knowledge sharers who make it all possible.
Keep reading till the end to receive a token of our gratitude in the spirit of Thanksgiving.
Celebrating the Transformative Trailblazers!
Here’s a heartfelt thank-you wrapped in autumn vibes to recognize everyone who contributes to the creation and implementation of transformative learning experiences.
1. To Learners
“This Thanksgiving, lets tip our hats to you—the curious minds who dive into new learning experiences with enthusiasm and grit. You transform ideas into action, making every training initiative a success story. Thank you for your dedication to growth and for inspiring us to keep creating opportunities to learn. Here’s to your adventurous spirit—thankful for your drive to grow!”
2. To Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
“Dear SMEs, you’re like the pumpkin spice in the Thanksgiving pie—absolutely essential! Your expertise turns raw knowledge into gold, enriching every employee training program with authenticity and depth. Thank you for your patience, collaboration, and for always answering endless questions (even the ones asked twice!). You make learning richer and learners smarter. Grateful for you!”
3. To L&D Teams and Leaders
“To the architects of learning, Happy Thanksgiving! Your creativity, resilience, and knack for solving puzzles—whether it’s learner engagement or tight deadlines—make the L&D world a better place. Thank you for tirelessly building programs that transform workplaces. You’re the unsung heroes behind every ‘Aha!’ learning moment.
The 2025 L&D Managers’ Playbook
Make Winning a Habit!
- Take stock of your current state
- Set goals for your personal growth
- Define your professional upskilling targets
- Use the tracker, wheel of life, and other tools
- Stay on the path of success
4. To Technology Providers
A big thank-you to the magicians behind the screens! Your innovative tools and platforms turn the wildest learning ideas into interactive realities. Whether it’s VR simulations, AI-driven personalization, or just a good ol’ SCORM-compliant course, you make learning exciting and accessible. Thank you for being the secret sauce in the digital learning success recipe. Gobble, gobble—A heartfelt thanks to you!
5. To Stakeholders and Leadership
“To our visionaries and champions—thank you for believing in the power of learning. Your commitment to investing in L&D paves the way for growth, innovation, and success. A big thanks for your support, your guidance, and your belief in the transformative power of learning and development.”
6. To Peers and Community
“Dear L&D peers, you’re the cinnamon to the Thanksgiving cider—adding warmth, depth, and just the right kick! Thank you for sharing insights, exchanging ideas, and lifting each other up in webinars, forums, and coffee chats. This Thanksgiving, lets celebrate this incredible community of knowledge sharers and trailblazers. You make the journey fun and rewarding!”
Embracing Gratitude and Growth
This Thanksgiving, we present you a tool that ensures you stay organized, motivated, and focused for a successful 2025 — Our L&D Managers’ Playbook!
Just like a Thanksgiving feast with all the fixings, this all-in-one tracker is custom-built for L&D leaders. Get a full serving of your current priorities, find the loops and twists, and prepare to plan your triumphant 2025. This playbook is more than just work, it’s about YOU. It supports balancing work and personal growth, reminding you to give thanks for your career, health, spirituality, emotions, and relationships.
Stay committed to your plan and keep track of your daily goals. From plotting priorities to career benchmarking, this playbook has it all. It even helps you navigate the AI revolution at work, offering new competencies to learn. It’s time to carve out your focus, lay down your goals, and stay on track.
Download the tracker, fill up the template, and gobble your way towards success!
