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July 6, 2026

Tech Is Cool, People Are Cooler: The Five Experience Moments That Create Engagement

Virtual training pioneer Kassy LaBorie on the YOU framework and the five experience moments, Invitation, Recognition, Contribution, Curiosity, and Meaning, that turn a feature list into real engagement.

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Tech Is Cool, People Are Cooler: The Five Experience Moments That Create Engagement

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