Michaels & AssociatesJun 131 minProvide Effective L&DThough the majority of surveyed employees were overall satisfied with their company’s training options, a small but critical minority...
Michaels & AssociatesJun 73 minTraining Creates a Competitive AdvantageFocusing on your employees’ professional growth and development is vital for business success. It is also a good career growth strategy...
Michaels & AssociatesMay 261 minTraining for RetentionOne of the best ways companies grow is by retaining core talent. Employee retention is highly valued because it costs time and money to...
Michaels & AssociatesMay 161 minLife Skills Training & SupportStrong life skills go hand-in-hand with strong mental health. After the pandemic, companies understand the need to proactively address...
Michaels & AssociatesMay 91 minL&D By GenerationThere are four generations—Gen-Z, Millennials, Gen-X and Baby Boomers—working and learning side by side so it’s important to create...
Michaels & AssociatesApr 203 minHow to Design Leadership Escape RoomsAre you ready for adventure? Escape rooms are a new trend in corporate team building that’s quickly growing in popularity….and for a good...
Michaels & AssociatesFeb 172 minBest Icebreakers for Virtual Classroom TrainingIn recent years many companies have transitioned from in-person training to virtual classrooms, causing employee engagement levels to be...
Michaels & AssociatesFeb 71 minADDIE Framework Tasks ChecklistWhether you are a novice or seasoned expert in the Instructional Systems Design arena, you have probably heard of the ADDIE approach to...
Michaels & AssociatesJan 182 minTransitioning to the Learning & Development FieldWe’re seeing a huge shift in workplaces, with many professionals moving out of their chosen fields and into something new and exciting in...
Michaels & AssociatesOct 11, 20211 minIs Training Needed? ChecklistHow do you know whether training is the right solution—even with a defined performance gap? Needs analysis is one way to determine...
Michaels & AssociatesAug 17, 20212 min15 Tips to Maximize Your Virtual Training SessionsWhether you have employees working from home or offices scattered across the globe, it’s possible to transform in-person training into...
Michaels & AssociatesJul 26, 20211 min11 Benefits of Training EmployeesTraining is of the best ways companies can enhance the knowledge and skills of their workforce. And the effort doesn't necessarily have...
Michaels & AssociatesJul 12, 20214 min6 Tips for Successful Corporate TrainingDo you have new hires to onboard? Improved business processes to implement? Updated product offerings? Or ongoing customer service and...
Michaels & AssociatesJun 4, 20211 minBoost Training Results with Action PlansTraining action plans are practical tools that assist learners in furthering their expertise and professional development. They’re often...
Michaels & AssociatesApr 20, 20212 min3 Simple Solutions to Support Field TeamsIt’s easy to feel overwhelmed when faced with numerous obstacles related to supporting team members out in the field. Fortunately, the...
Michaels & AssociatesOct 26, 20205 min20 Ways Training Super-Charges Employee EngagementIn recent years, studies have shown that the more companies appreciate their employees, the more engaged and interested these individuals...
Michaels & AssociatesOct 26, 20201 minDesigning Software Training when Software's in FluxThere is a brand new software release and it's your job to create the instructor-led training materials. The problem is the software is...
Michaels & AssociatesOct 26, 20202 minSME's Guide to Adult Learning PrinciplesCongratulations, you're a subject matter expert (SME) for a training project and tasked to collaborate on the development of an...
Michaels & AssociatesOct 26, 20203 minMake it Stick: Learning Transfer and RetentionIt's been said that 80% of training taught in the workplace is forgotten the next day. So how do you beat the statistics and ensure your...
Michaels & AssociatesOct 26, 20202 minTechniques For Active LearningTasks achieved through a direct, hands-on approach involve active learning techniques. For example, participants might work together to...