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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Though the majority of surveyed employees were overall satisfied with their company’s training options, a small but critical minority...

Focusing on your employees’ professional growth and development is vital for business success. It is also a good career growth strategy...

One of the best ways companies grow is by retaining core talent. Employee retention is highly valued because it costs time and money to...

Strong life skills go hand-in-hand with strong mental health. After the pandemic, companies understand the need to proactively address...

There are four generations—Gen-Z, Millennials, Gen-X and Baby Boomers—working and learning side by side so it’s important to create...

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...

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

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

We’re seeing a huge shift in workplaces, with many professionals moving out of their chosen fields and into something new and exciting in...

How do you know whether training is the right solution—even with a defined performance gap? Needs analysis is one way to determine...

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

Training is of the best ways companies can enhance the knowledge and skills of their workforce. And the effort doesn't necessarily have to be an expensive undertaking. In order to improve employee job performance and increase results in the workplace, the key is to offer employees relevant and consistent training. Below is a list of potential benefits you'll get when delivering top-notch training programs to your teams.

Do you have new hires to onboard? Improved business processes to implement? Updated product offerings? Or ongoing customer service and...

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

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when faced with numerous obstacles related to supporting team members out in the field. Fortunately, the solutions may be easier than you think! Whether you’re a field manager developing the strategy or simply assisting with the support effort, here are three approaches to build on for success. Scenario: Your field team is spread all over the country (or the world) and is rarely all in the same place at the same time. Having a dispersed workforce

In recent years, studies have shown that the more companies appreciate their employees, the more engaged and interested these individuals...

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...

Congratulations, you're a subject matter expert (SME) for a training project and tasked to collaborate on the development of an...