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Soft Skills in the Tech World
Picture this: a team of talented software engineers is in a sprint meeting. The code is solid, the tools are up to date, and the deadlines are clear. Yet progress slows to a crawl. Frustration creeps in, communication breaks down, and ideas get lost in translation. The problem isn’t technical at all. It’s human. As technology progresses, soft skills have become the key difference between teams that merely function and those that truly innovate. Emotional intelligence, creativ

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Nov 194 min read


Designing for Behavior Change, Not Just Knowledge
Every organization seeks learning that drives tangible change in the workplace. Yet too often, training success is measured by completion rates or post-class surveys instead of focusing on an important metric: how people behave afterward. The ultimate goal of learning isn’t just to teach new information. It’s to help employees apply what they’ve learned in ways that move the business forward. So how do you design for that kind of transformation? It starts with shifting your d

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Oct 164 min read


What Not to Train: When it’s Time to Rethink Smarter Solutions
When performance dips or processes stall, it’s natural to look toward training as the fix. After all, training is one of the most visible...

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Aug 63 min read


Do You Really Need Training? Here’s How to Tell
If you’ve ever been asked to create training to fix a workplace issue, you’re not alone. Many managers and team leads are expected to...

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Jun 214 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 183 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 45 min read


Employee Training Launch Readiness Checklist
Whether you’re a seasoned learning professional or someone tasked with training as part of your broader role, launching a new program...

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Jun 22 min read


Training as a Risk Management Tool
How Learning Interventions Reduce Accidents, Errors, and Audit Failures In high-risk industries, risk management is typically associated...

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May 283 min read


Learning Project Management: Why Project Intake Sets the Tone for Everything
Struggling training projects flounder, not because of poor content or low engagement, but because the foundation was poorly laid in the...

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May 272 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 225 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 305 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 84 min read


Training Maximizes Customer Retention: Here’s How
When running a successful business, one thing's for sure: trained customers are the best customers! Think about it—when you invest in...

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Dec 27, 20243 min read


Staying Ahead of the Curve: Why Your Training Content Needs to Evolve
Change is not just a constant in business, it's a necessity. From technology advancements to market shifts, agility is the key to staying...

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Dec 18, 20243 min read


Building a Corporate Learning Culture to Engage Every Generation
Our workforce is more generationally diverse than ever before so it’s crucial to cultivate a learning culture to enhance employee...

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Nov 25, 20243 min read


Why Empowering Frontline Managers Should Be Your Top Priority
Imagine you’re a frontline manager, juggling team dynamics, project deadlines, and a million little details. Like a staggering 67% of...

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Oct 31, 20245 min read


Training’s Integral Role in Employee Well-being
This is the second article in a two-part series. In the previous article , we discussed best practices for building an employee...

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Sep 25, 20243 min read


Embracing Workplace Well-Being: A Gateway to Positive Change
The focus on workplace well-being has escalated in today’s employee work environment, making it an urgent matter. Burnout, stress, and...

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Sep 24, 20243 min read


Safety Compliance Training That Makes a Difference
As a manager or supervisor, do you hear employees groan about their yearly compliance training? Is it outdated, dreary, and something...

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Aug 9, 20243 min read


Upskilling and Reskilling for the Future
The efforts to upskill and reskill employees are top priorities these days in corporate training. With new technologies evolving faster...

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Jul 4, 20242 min read
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