What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Design Manager
Release Date: 01/15/2026
What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming an Instructional Design Manager
The Dr. Luke Hobson Podcast
Are you thinking about moving into a leadership role? Here are my top 5 lessons on what I wish I knew before becoming an instructional design manager. 👉 Mentioned Resources: 👉 Recommendations: 🎓 🙌 📚 📙 👉 Connect with me: 👉 Support the Channel!
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Here are my top 5 lessons on what I wish I knew before becoming an instructional design manager.
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