London, March 2026 – Ludic has once again been named a Strategic Leader in the 2026 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning. The recognition reflects two decades of designing and delivering programs that have driven measurable behavior change inside some of the world’s largest organizations—from Fortune 500 digital transformation and AI adoption journeys to onboarding, field force enablement, and pharmaceutical industry programs.
“The world of work is being reshaped by AI and digital innovation at a pace that demands a fundamentally new approach to learning. Organizations need more than content – they need experiences that shift mindsets, build capabilities, and embed new behaviors across their entire workforce. That is exactly what we have built Ludic and SmartLab to do.”
— Paul Ashcroft, Co-Founder, Ludic Group and SmartLab
What Fosway Said
Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst highlighted Ludic’s integrated approach—combining strategic consulting, proven methodology, and platform capability—as a key differentiator in a market where organizations need full-solution partners, not just technology.
“The need for effective workforce development has never been more critical. Ludic combines a sophisticated platform capability, proven methodology and high-class consulting, enabling organizations to guide workforces through complex change. Their growth and innovation continue to place them as a Strategic Leader.”
— David Wilson, CEO and Founder, Fosway Group
SmartLab - Digital Delivery at Global Scale
SmartLab—Ludic’s purpose-built digital experience platform—is the engine behind Ludic’s ability to deliver immersive programs to global workforces at scale. This year has seen significant advances in SmartLab’s AI and data architecture, enabling richer personalization, smarter automation, and sharper impact measurement.
“SmartLab has always been about more than technology; it is about creating the conditions for real learning and behavior change at scale. This year we have made significant advances in our AI and data architecture, enabling richer personalization, smarter automation, and the kind of impact measurement that organizations need to prove the value of their learning investment.”
— Clemens Hackl, Digital Director, Ludic Group
SmartLab Programs - Expert Partnerships, Ready to Deploy
Ludic is launching SmartLab Programs—a new range of out-of-the-box learning experiences developed with world-class experts in learning, leadership, AI, and organizational development. It pairs leading partner methodologies with SmartLab’s delivery reach, giving organizations powerful programs that are ready to scale globally from day one.
One of the first launches is SmartLab Leaders, developed with Nina Bressler of Reimagined Value, helping organizations build the leadership capabilities needed to navigate constant change.
“What we hear consistently from our clients is that the challenges they face are no longer just about skills gaps; they are about how to transform the way their organizations learn, adapt, and perform. SmartLab Programs lets us meet organizations where they are and give them the tools to move forward, faster.”
— Georg Seiler, Commercial Director, Ludic Group
“SmartLab is one of the most modular, scalable, and agile solutions I have encountered. It allowed us to digitize the essence of our work without flattening it into passive content. We used to see a fade-out once people returned to delivery pressure after a workshop—SmartLab changed that by keeping learning alive in the flow of work.”
— Nina Bressler, Founder, Reimagined Value – SmartLab Programs Partner
About Ludic
Ludic is a global consultancy that designs and delivers transformative learning experiences for the world’s leading organizations, specializing in digital transformation, AI adoption, leadership development, and industry-specific programs. Visit www.ludicgroup.com
About SmartLab
SmartLab is a digital experience platform built by Ludic that enables organizations to design, deliver, and scale immersive learning experiences for global audiences. Its modular architecture, AI-powered personalization, and integrated analytics make it the platform of choice for Fortune 500 companies driving measurable transformation at scale. Visit www.smartlabservices.com
About the Fosway 9-Grid™
Fosway Group is Europe’s #1 HR Industry Analyst. The Fosway 9-Grid™ provides independent analysis of the principal learning and talent options available to organizations in EMEA. Visit www.fosway.com
About Reimagined Value
Reimagined Value, founded by Nina Bressler, develops leadership practices rooted in systems awareness, sensemaking, and relational depth. Through SmartLab Leaders, Reimagined Value brings its methodology to distributed leadership communities at scale. Visit www.reimaginedvalue.com
