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The Eight Levers of EdTech Transformation: A field guide to the new future-focused L&D.
176 pages, Paperback
Published August 6, 2025
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February 2, 2026
The Eight Levers of EdTech Transformation by Lori Niles-Hofmann (2025) is written for L&D specialists working in complex organisations. I’m an HR generalist by background, with L&D as a long-standing area of interest — and I still found the content genuinely thought-provoking.
To really absorb it, I read the book in 10-page blocks over morning coffees. The structure and pacing are well considered, with strong models and stories that bring the concepts to life, balanced nicely with commercial realism and refreshing humour.
I found Lever 4 — The Skills-Based Revolution — particularly insightful. The discussion on what a true operating model for a skills-based organisation looks like (and the very real pros and cons) is especially useful if you’re currently grappling with this shift. True to form, Lori also offers plenty of practical guidance — her 20-step AI Vendor Decision Tree alone is worth bookmarking if you’re seeking external EdTech support.
At 150 pages, this is quality, considered content — and one you’ll need to order online (not an airport bookshop pick-up). In her conclusion, Lori suggests the book may only be relevant until 2028. I don’t quite agree. While the technology will inevitably evolve, her commercial insights — particularly around decisions like Lever 5, Stakeholder Management — feel largely timeless.
To really absorb it, I read the book in 10-page blocks over morning coffees. The structure and pacing are well considered, with strong models and stories that bring the concepts to life, balanced nicely with commercial realism and refreshing humour.
I found Lever 4 — The Skills-Based Revolution — particularly insightful. The discussion on what a true operating model for a skills-based organisation looks like (and the very real pros and cons) is especially useful if you’re currently grappling with this shift. True to form, Lori also offers plenty of practical guidance — her 20-step AI Vendor Decision Tree alone is worth bookmarking if you’re seeking external EdTech support.
At 150 pages, this is quality, considered content — and one you’ll need to order online (not an airport bookshop pick-up). In her conclusion, Lori suggests the book may only be relevant until 2028. I don’t quite agree. While the technology will inevitably evolve, her commercial insights — particularly around decisions like Lever 5, Stakeholder Management — feel largely timeless.
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