The Lift. Omie’s journal

Notes on learning that actually sticks.

Field notes from a team building the engine that measures what people can do, not what they clicked. Learning science, product decisions, and the occasional fox.

Choose your goal

Find the useful next step.

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Prove learning ROI

Connect learning activity to business outcomes and investment decisions.

2 articles 02

Build AI-ready teams

Prepare people and managers to use AI with confidence at work.

9 articles 03

Map team skills

Find capability gaps and build the skills your team needs next.

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Improve personal workplace skills

Practice leadership, communication, focus, and better everyday decisions.

243 articles

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How much should you spend on employee training? 2026 benchmarks and a simpler model

What companies spend on training per employee in 2026, the public benchmarks, and a simpler model built around finishing and cost per completed skill.