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Design Smarter Training with AI-Supported Learning
In corporate training (especially in areas like leadership, communication, or emotional intelligence), success isn’t measured by how well...

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Aug 7, 20256 min read


How to Develop Training with Busy Subject Matter Experts
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) are critical to the success of any training program. Whether you’re developing a new learning solution from...

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Jun 18, 20253 min read


Training Rollout Communication Checklist
Rolling out a new training program? Whether it’s a compliance initiative, system change, leadership workshop, or field-based skills...

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Jun 4, 20255 min read


Training Myths Busted: What Drives Impact?
In an era of rapid technological advancement and an overwhelming number of tools and methodologies at our disposal, the real challenge...

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May 22, 20255 min read


How to Brainstorm a Training Refresh to Enhance Engagement and Retention
You have a corporate training course that has been used for a few years and is beginning to feel a bit outdated. Perhaps the policies,...

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Apr 30, 20255 min read


The Power of Using Templates for In-House Training Development
Developing training programs in-house can be a daunting task, especially when time and resources are limited or when your team lacks...

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Apr 8, 20254 min read


Seamless Blended Learning – A Transformative Approach
Learning and Development teams often struggle to meet the diverse needs of employees with traditional training methods. Seamless blended...

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Nov 25, 20244 min read


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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Aug 30, 20234 min read


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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Jul 26, 20233 min read


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 time to dedicate to learning. As a result, micro-learning and bite-sized training have become increasingly popular. These approaches to learning involve breaking down complex information or skills into small, easily digestible modules or more manageable chunks. Thus making it easier to digest and remember. Microlearning delivers short burst

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Apr 28, 20233 min read


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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Apr 20, 20223 min read


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 in greater flux. One of the key factors behind this lack of engagement is a diminished sense of community. As hybrids of working from the home and office continue, it’s more important than ever to look for ways to maximize your virtual training sessions and foster team building. Doing so can strengthen relationships and boost engagement by

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Feb 17, 20226 min read


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 learning development. This approach is comprised of milestones that enable you to Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement and Evaluate training programs. In other words, it provides a roadmap for the entire training development process from “What do our people need to learn?” to “Did the learners get what they needed?” Within each milestone of t

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Feb 6, 20221 min read


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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Jan 18, 20222 min read


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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Oct 11, 20212 min read


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 interactive, informative, and engaging virtual training that your participants will love. Often in-person training is delivered in full-day sessions; however, this approach is not optimal for virtual training. It’s best to structure virtual training in a way that enables participants to learn, retain information and be engaged. This means focu

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Aug 17, 20214 min read


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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Jul 12, 20214 min read


Boost Training Results with Action Plans
Training action plans are practical tools that assist learners in furthering their expertise and professional development. They’re often used in conjunction with classroom instruction and virtual-led training, but they perform just as well with online training and blended programs. Specifically, an action plan is a checklist that outlines the steps or tasks needed to achieve the individual goals your learners have set for themselves. Effective action plans consist of the foll

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Jun 4, 20211 min read


20 Ways Training Super-Charges Employee Engagement
In recent years, studies have shown that the more companies appreciate their employees, the more engaged and interested these individuals...

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Oct 26, 20205 min read


Designing Software Training when Software's in Flux
There is a brand new software release and it's your job to create the instructor-led training materials. The problem is the software is...

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Oct 26, 20206 min read
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