The document discusses the hype versus reality of learning innovations like social learning, mobile learning, and learning technologies. It finds that while organizations want to implement these innovations to improve learning application, speed, and employee engagement, most are achieving benefits for only a small minority of employees. Data shows learners are increasingly using their own mobile devices to access resources, but organizations still struggle to design learning that supports skills needs, connects learners, and involves users in the process. The document advocates comparing practices to other organizations to move learning from hype to reality in achieving business results.