eLearning Project Management

September 15, 2015

Working With Subject Matter Experts: The Ultimate Guide

Relationships are a key to success and, during your eLearning course development one of the most challenging relationships you will ever have will be with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). In this article, I'll share some information about how to work closely with Subject Matter Experts, build a respectful working relationship with them, and facilitate your eLearning design and development process.

by Christopher Pappas

September 8, 2015

5 Things All Successful eLearning Projects Have In Common

The subject matter, learning objectives, and learning activities may be different, but all successful eLearning projects have a few things in common. Read on to find out what these 5 common elements are!

by Christopher Pappas

September 2, 2015

20 Questions To Ask When Taking A Brief For An eLearning Project

As a learning professional, it’s absolutely vital when you’re taking a brief from an eLearning project sponsor that you ask the right questions and are persistent in making sure you get a clear and satisfactory answer. Here’s my list of essential questions.

by Clive Shepherd

August 31, 2015

Are Subject Matter Experts Slowing Down Your eLearning Production Process?

Are you having trouble developing your eLearning quickly? Have you found that the bottleneck involves your Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)? Here are some ideas to help speed up projects by involving Subject Matter Experts throughout the entire eLearning development process.

by Li Whybrow

August 18, 2015

Words Matter: 3 Words To Avoid When Consulting With Subject Matter Experts

Select your words intentionally and carefully in most interactions, but perhaps most carefully when consulting with Subject Matter Experts, clients, and stakeholders.

by Shauna LeBlanc Vaughan

August 17, 2015

eLearning Translation Projects: Save Time And Money With These Ideas

If you’re a training manager in a global organization looking to make sure your educational materials reach all your employees, eLearning translation and localization may just be the answer. In this article, I'll show you how to save time and money in your eLearning translation projects.

by Li Whybrow

August 4, 2015

7 Tips To Involve Your Learning And Development Team And Enhance eLearning Quality  

Can too many cooks spoil the broth, or can they make the broth taste better? In this article I explore 7 tips you can enhance eLearning quality by involving more of your Learning and Development team.

by Li Whybrow

August 3, 2015

The Marshmallow Challenge: What We Can Learn From Kindergarten Students About Team Collaboration

If you’re a Learning and Development manager, how can you get your team working together effectively so that all your eLearning projects result in ta-da! moments of triumph? Effective teams know how to collaborate. In this article, we’ll look at a simple exercise called Marshmallow Challenge that can help your team work together and embrace collaboration.

by Li Whybrow

July 20, 2015

The Top 7 Qualities Of A High Performance eLearning Team

High performance eLearning teams don’t just happen. Positive spirit, clear goals, and shared ambitions are only a few of the characteristics that an eLearning team must have in order to produce excellent eLearning projects. In this article, I’ll share 7 top qualities that make a high performance eLearning team, so that you will ensure that your team is not only a truly great eLearning professional group, but also 100% dedicated to attaining their shared goals.

by Christopher Pappas

June 4, 2015

Before The Build: Working With Subject Matter Experts and Asking the Right Questions

Want your eLearning course to be successful? Henry Ford once said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” Unless you live in the middle of the ocean or on a space station, you’ve probably driven past at least a few Ford vehicles today, so I’d say Henry Ford knows a little something about success! However, sometimes working together is easier said than done. From difficult Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to cranky coworkers, there can be challenges when you’re working with a group. That’s why it’s important to set a good foundation for collaboration and review before you even begin building your course.

by Stephanie Ivec

May 6, 2015

How To Get A Subject Matter Expert Interview Back On Track

When you design and develop E-learning, you need to interview Subject Matter Experts to get detailed examples, stories and need-to-know information. Despite your best intentions, an interview may go off track. Here are some best practices to get an interview back on track so you can achieve the goals of your interview.

by Michele B Medved

April 1, 2015

The 4 Cs Of Brainstorming: Tips For Instructional Designers

Instructional designers: Does brainstorming sometimes feel like a bumpy ride? SweetRush ID Practice Lead Catherine Davis shows you how to smooth out the process with her four Cs - collaboration, confidence, creativity, and clarity.

by Catherine Davis