This Is More than an L&D book.
This is my story.
The Modern Learning Ecosystem - A New L&D Mindset for the Ever-Changing Workplace is my practical, humorous, personal take on the role L&D must play in building disruption-ready organizations.
Follow along as I discover what it takes to move beyond courses and architect an always-on performance ecosystem over my 20+ years in operations and talent development with Disney, Kaplan, AMC and Axonify.
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JD's approach is casual, conversational, and deceptively hard hitting. Read this book to improve your organization's ability to learn, adapt, and compete.
Reimagine the role of L&D in the Modern Workplace
How can we possibly keep up? This question is front and center in today’s workplace thanks to the downright ridiculous pace of change. There’s a never-ending stream of new processes, regulations, products, and technologies with which employees must contend. And in the middle of everything—between executives, stakeholders, managers, IT, subject matter experts, legal, and employees—sits L&D, charged with making sure people have the knowledge and skills needed to execute but rarely provided with the time and resources to get it done.
The Modern Learning Ecosystem outlines a practical approach for navigating nonstop workplace change. Inspired by decades of operations and talent development experience with the world’s most dynamic companies, learning and enablement expert JD Dillon challenges the traditional L&D mindset with a tried-and-true framework that makes right-fit support a meaningful part of the everyday workflow. This book provides step-by-step instructions for architecting a disruption-ready learning ecosystem that will help employees solve today’s biggest problems while building the knowledge and skills needed to seize tomorrow’s opportunities.
Do you believe workplace learning is about more than courses? Do you struggle to gain stakeholder buy-in for alternative learning strategies? Do you want to make smarter decisions when it comes to solution design, technology application and measurement practices? Grab your copy of The Modern Learning Ecosystem and make sure the people you support are always ready for what comes next.
Each chapter is like binge-watching your favorite series. You're constantly hit with revelations and thinking, "Why didn't I see this before?"
AI Meets the Modern Learning Ecosystem
Continue the story with a brand new chapter of The Modern Learning Ecosystem! This time, we'll explore the potential for AI to improve the human experience of learning at work along with the steps L&D pros must take to prepare for this seismic shift.
A SECRET CODE is required to access Chapter 15. Get the code by attending any of my sessions - or turn to page vii of my book.
You KILLED IT! Honestly, this should be required reading for all L&D teams. This is a story that NEEDS to be told!
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The Frontline Enablement Playbook is the first how-to guide for improving the deskless worker experience.
Packed with insights, practices, and examples from 50+ L&D leaders, HR pros, executives, technologists, managers, and employees, my new book explores the challenges and opportunities facing the 80% of the global workforce we count on to keep the world running.
The Frontline Enablement Playbook drops on May 5, 2026. Pre-order your copy today!
Whether he’s tapping into his wry wit or weaving his worldly wisdom, JD will draw you into the magic and practicality of the Modern Learning Ecosystem.
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Join me for the industry's first-ever READ ALONG! This 8-part video series guides you (along with your work team, book club or beer league hockey team) through The Modern Learning Ecosystem. The READ ALONG includes behind-the-scenes details, added context and Discussion + Reflection questions to reinforce key points along the way.
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I've been following JD's work for years, and I know whatever he writes will be meaningful, thought-provoking, practical, and hands-on.
About the Author
Over the past 25 years, JD Dillon has become a leading voice in workplace learning and performance. He has held roles in talent development, operations, and marketing with global organizations, including Disney, AMC, Kaplan, and Axonify. JD has shaped technology, content, and services used by millions of frontline workers around the world in industries like retail, grocery, food service, hospitality, financial services, and more.
JD is a respected author, content creator, and keynote speaker with a passion for helping people do their best work every day. He advises organizations on frontline performance, ecosystem architecture, go-to-market strategy, and AI-enabled solutions.
JD lives in Orlando, Florida and is an avid Philadelphia Flyers fan. Learn more about his work at jddillon.com.