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by Barry Vorster (Foreword by), David Barras-Baker (Author)
Unlock the true power of instructional design with a proven model, supercharged by AI.
Are you tired of training projects that drag on, miss the mark, or get dismissed as "nice to have" rather than business critical? ADDIE on Steroids is your ultimate guide to moving from good intentions to measurable results.
This isn't another textbook full of jargon. It's a practical, straight-talking roadmap that shows you how to make the ADDIE model work in the real world, faster, smarter, and more effectively than ever before. By integrating the timeless structure of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation with today's most powerful AI tools, you'll learn how to cut through complexity, save time, and consistently deliver value.
David Barras-Baker brings over 40 years of experience in learning, development, and talent management.
From multinational corporations to solo entrepreneurs, he's seen what works, what fails, and how to fix it. With deep expertise in eLearning, AI adoption, and organizational development, he's built a reputation for turning theory into results that matter.
Inside this book, you'll discover how to:
- Transform the Analysis phase with smarter data collection, risk reviews, and AI-driven learner insights.
- Use AI to accelerate Design and Development, cutting the time from idea to delivery while boosting creativity.
- Anticipate common traps and avoid expensive mistakes that sink projects.
- Apply evaluation strategies that prove ROI and secure executive buy-in.
- Align training with business goals, so learning stops being a cost centre and starts being a value driver.
- Access ready-to-use templates, checklists, and AI prompts to fast-track your next project.
Every section is structured for clarity, with tips, techniques, examples, and checklists you can pick up and apply immediately. You won't just read about ADDIE, you'll put it into action from page one.
This book is for:
Instructional designers who want to modernize their practice.
Business leaders seeking to get real returns on training investments.
Entrepreneurs building scalable knowledge products.
Students of learning and development who want more than theory.
In a world where AI is reshaping how we work, learn, and create, ADDIE on Steroids bridges the gap between the classic foundations of instructional design and the future of workplace learning. It's not about replacing human creativity, it's about amplifying it with tools that make you faster, sharper, and more impactful.
Take your instructional design skills to the next level, grab your copy of ADDIE on Steroids today, and start creating learning solutions that deliver real results.
