Learning that actually sticks.
Most organizations have more training than they need and less learning than they want. I help fix that.
I’m Rob Deupree Jr. — a learning and communication consultant based in Tyler, Texas. I spent 27 years at Microsoft designing, writing, and evaluating learning experiences for some of the world’s most complex products and audiences. Before that, I was a marine biologist. The throughline in both careers: making complicated things genuinely clear.
I work with organizations that need to teach better — whether that means building something new, fixing what isn’t working, or simply figuring out where to start.
How I can help
Training Portfolio Review Not sure why your training isn’t landing? I’ll evaluate your existing materials and give you a plain-language, prioritized action plan — what’s working, what needs updating, and what to build next. Flat fee. Clear deliverable. No jargon.
Learning Design & Development From onboarding programs to compliance modules to software walkthroughs, I design learning experiences that respect your audience’s time and intelligence. I’ve built content for everything from Windows to marine ecosystems. Your subject matter is probably somewhere in between.
Communication Simplification Sometimes the problem isn’t training — it’s that nobody can understand your documentation, your processes, or your messaging. I help organizations find the clearest possible way to say what they mean.
Workshops & Speaking I offer focused workshops on topics including AI tools at work, simplifying complex communication, and building learning cultures in organizations. Available in person in the Tyler/East Texas area and virtually anywhere.
Who I work with
I’m particularly drawn to healthcare organizations, companies that hire and support military veterans, and anyone who has ever looked at their training library and thought “there has to be a better way.”
A word about how I work
I like projects with a clear beginning, middle, and end. I’ll tell you what I think, even when it’s not what you expected. And I believe that the best learning experiences share one quality with the best writing: they make hard things feel simple without making the audience feel small.
Here’s what happens when you reach out: we’ll schedule a free 20-minute conversation, I’ll ask about your biggest training challenge, and I’ll tell you honestly whether I can help. No obligation, no sales pitch.
The Elements of Simple 