Corporate Learning Is Failing the Workforce — Here's How iCurric Delivers Solutions That Stick
The corporate learning space is full of well-intentioned programs that aren’t moving the needle.
Despite record-breaking investments in training, 74% of employees say they’re not reaching their potential. And learning teams are feeling it, too: underwhelming engagement, poor retention, and programs that fail to connect with real business outcomes.
So where’s the disconnect?
Too many solutions are content-first and context-blind.
At iCurric, we lead with our iCurric360™ Framework to design for real learners with real constraints. Our first step? Connect with the Learner — because learning only works when it resonates.
The Pain Points We Hear Again and Again
"Our people aren’t finishing the training."
"This content doesn’t reflect our team’s day-to-day reality."
"We need something that works for learners with different needs and schedules."
Sound familiar? Here’s how we address it.
Pillar 1 in Action: Connect with the Learner
Start with insight, not assumptions.
We conduct short empathy interviews and digital surveys to uncover learner needs, barriers, and goals.
In one workforce development program, we found learners were overwhelmed by industry jargon. Our redesign used plain language, real-world examples, and analogies that made the content click.
Create learner personas that guide real decisions.
Using tools like Canva or Miro, we build 2–3 core personas rooted in day-in-the-life narratives. These aren’t vanity documents—they shape pacing, modality, and tone.
Design experiences that meet learners where they are.
From mobile-first formats to culturally resonant content, we ensure learning feels relevant and accessible.
In a leadership course for frontline managers, we led with a real story of resilience from a peer. Completion rates jumped.
Quick Wins for L&D Teams
Talk to 3 learners this week. Ask them what’s helping, what’s not, and what they wish existed.
Audit your content. Is it accessible on mobile? Does it sound like your learners?
Build 1 persona. Give your team a shared lens to design through.
When you start with people, not platforms, you unlock learning that sticks.
At iCurric, we help L&D teams design programs that connect, scale, and deliver real outcomes. Let’s talk about what that could look like for your organization.
Explore the full iCurric360™ Framework at iCurric.com.