Navigating the Future of Learning and Development
In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, evolving job roles, and the increasing need for remote collaboration, the landscape...
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Michaels & Associates
- Aug 30
- 4 min
Creating Learning: Is AI-Generated Learning Ready?
The buzz is all about AI when you pick up a news article, read industry magazines and blogs, or even look on LinkedIn and other social...
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Michaels & Associates
- Jul 26
- 3 min
Checklist for Developing a Training Program
Are you ready to develop a top-notch training program for your employees? We've got you covered with a handy checklist to ensure you...
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Michaels & Associates
- Jul 26
- 3 min
What Drives Motivation and Learning in the Workplace
Companies that prioritize employee learning and growth gain a natural edge. But do you know what gets employees motivated to learn? Let’s...
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Michaels & Associates
- Jun 2
- 2 min
6 Pro Tips to Create Powerful Training Scenarios
When it comes to training, scenarios are a powerful tool and a great way to simulate real-life situations that learners may encounter at...
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Michaels & Associates
- Apr 28
- 3 min
Maximizing Learning in Minimal Time
Are you getting feedback that your learners need more time for new learning? In today's fast-paced world, we're all busy and have limited...
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Michaels & Associates
- Jul 6, 2022
- 1 min
The Cost of Attrition
Replacing an employee can cost between 50% - 60% of that employee's salary with overall losses to the company ranging anywhere from 90% -...
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Michaels & Associates
- Jun 13, 2022
- 1 min
Provide Effective L&D
Though the majority of surveyed employees were overall satisfied with their company’s training options, a small but critical minority...
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Michaels & Associates
- Jun 7, 2022
- 3 min
Training Creates a Competitive Advantage
Focusing on your employees’ professional growth and development is vital for business success. It is also a good career growth strategy...
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Michaels & Associates
- May 26, 2022
- 1 min
Training for Retention
One of the best ways companies grow is by retaining core talent. Employee retention is highly valued because it costs time and money to...
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Michaels & Associates
- May 16, 2022
- 1 min
Life Skills Training & Support
Strong life skills go hand-in-hand with strong mental health. After the pandemic, companies understand the need to proactively address...
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Michaels & Associates
- May 8, 2022
- 1 min
L&D By Generation
There are four generations—Gen-Z, Millennials, Gen-X and Baby Boomers—working and learning side by side so it’s important to create...
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Michaels & Associates
- Apr 20, 2022
- 3 min
How to Design Leadership Escape Rooms
Are you ready for adventure? Escape rooms are a new trend in corporate team building that’s quickly growing in popularity….and for a good...
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Michaels & Associates
- Feb 17, 2022
- 6 min
Best Icebreakers for Virtual Classroom Training
In recent years many companies have transitioned from in-person training to virtual classrooms, causing employee engagement levels to be...
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Michaels & Associates
- Feb 6, 2022
- 1 min
ADDIE Framework Tasks Checklist
Whether you are a novice or seasoned expert in the Instructional Systems Design arena, you have probably heard of the ADDIE approach to...
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Michaels & Associates
- Jan 18, 2022
- 2 min
Transitioning to the Learning & Development Field
We’re seeing a huge shift in workplaces, with many professionals moving out of their chosen fields and into something new and exciting in...
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Michaels & Associates
- Oct 11, 2021
- 2 min
Is Training Needed? Checklist
How do you know whether training is the right solution—even with a defined performance gap? Needs analysis is one way to determine...
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Michaels & Associates
- Aug 17, 2021
- 4 min
15 Tips to Maximize Your Virtual Training Sessions
Whether you have employees working from home or offices scattered across the globe, it’s possible to transform in-person training into...
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Michaels & Associates
- Jul 26, 2021
- 1 min
11 Benefits of Training Employees
Training is of the best ways companies can enhance the knowledge and skills of their workforce. And the effort doesn't necessarily have...
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Michaels & Associates
- Jul 12, 2021
- 4 min
6 Tips for Successful Corporate Training
Do you have new hires to onboard? Improved business processes to implement? Updated product offerings? Or ongoing customer service and...
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