This year, we had the privilege of traveling the world over trainer trainers just like you. We flew to India, Poland, and Canada, but also plenty of U.S.-based classrooms and the virtual space.
Here’s what 2025 taught us about learning, leadership, and showing up for others.
How our Participants made an Impact
Air National Guard – Military & Family Readiness Team
Transformed passive military trainings into interactive, mission-aligned learning. Achieved a 94% instructor effectiveness rating, $460,000 in operational savings, and adoption of the Train-the-Trainer model at the national level. Their experience showed us how even the most experienced teams can embrace creativity and engagement.
Learn more and read their case study.
Lindsay Tate – Sinclair College Workforce Development Team
Reimagined 25+ workshops for participant-centered learning, boosting engagement and session volume by 58%. Participants rated satisfaction 9.08/10, proving that thoughtful design paired with motivation creates real-world impact.
Learn more and read her case study.
Spring Venture Group – Sales Enablement Team
Overhauled new hire onboarding with interactive exercises, scenario-based learning, and fun motivators, resulting in a 59.8% increase in early sales, 83 eNPS, and 87.5% reduction in attrition. Their work reminded us that confidence and competence grow when learners feel supported and challenged.
Learn more and read their case study.
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What We Saw Across the Industry
- Training budgets are tightening, but organizations continue to invest in high-quality, external facilitation and participant-centered approaches.
- Instructor-led and interactive formats remain dominant, with microlearning, simulations, and AI training growing rapidly.
- Measuring learning impact goes beyond hours trained: employee satisfaction, retention, and performance improvement are what truly matter.
- Upskilling and leadership development continue to be top priorities, with organizations recognizing that engaged learners drive business outcomes.*
What We Learned at BPG
- Engagement every 10 minutes, practical handouts, and active participation makes knowledge stick—every time.
- Experienced learners are ready to embrace change when training connects to their real-world work.
- Even in high-pressure or highly regulated environments (like the military and insurance), participant-centered design delivers measurable results and inspires repeat learning.
- Celebrating learners, acknowledging wins, and creating moments of fun amplifies retention and application.
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Thank You...
...to the Air National Guard, Sinclair College, Spring Venture Group, and all the trainers we trained in 2025: you showed up, applied what you learned, and inspired us every day. We can’t wait to see what 2026 brings.
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*Data pulled from ATD 2025 State of the Industry Report
