Corporate Learning And Development

December 17, 2014

How The 70:20:10 Model Can Takeoff

The 70:20:10 model has a growing fan-base, but Learning and Development Departments will still need to have more concrete evidence for the value of the 70:20:10 model and how it will add value to the company as a whole, so as to be a worthwhile financial investment. A lack of empirical data supporting the 70:20:10 model as well as a lack of concrete certainty about its origin, impact on its uptake which is why traditional learning still stands its ground. Well, at least for the time being.

by Mark Rose

December 13, 2014

Tips For Measuring Online Training Results

Measuring your online training program is essential to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. It should be reviewed against strict guidelines that truly judge its ability to transfer information to the employees. Here are some tips that can help you measure your online training program and improve it.

by Nitika Anand

December 12, 2014

Is Your Organization Ready for eLearning?

Once you’ve decided that taking your organization’s training online is the best thing for your company, you’ve got to put together a plan to convince senior management that it’s the right move to make. Here’s what you need to think about when putting together a budget, working out your predicted returns on investment and establishing whether your organization is really ready for eLearning.

by Juliette Denny

December 10, 2014

E-Learning Adoption For Training Managers

Aspects every training manager should consider to ensure technology enabled training adoption is successful in the organization - from assessing the training needs and content development to choosing the learning delivery platform, each decision has to be made carefully and weighed according to the company's business objectives.

by Nitika Anand

December 7, 2014

Why Blended Learning Is Ultimately Best For Corporate Training

When delivered well, eLearning gives great results to companies and their staff by reducing both training costs and increasing performance. A traditional classroom environment for training remains trusted and popular - and certainly adds to staff knowledge and performance - it’s generally a one-time session for a single group of people who assemble together for it. Compare this to eLearning which is designed for a far larger number, regardless of their location: it's convenient and cost-effective.

by Mark Rose

November 29, 2014

The Top 5 Things Employees Love In Online Training Courses

In this article, I'll delve into the topic of online training courses by sharing what employees love about it. With this knowledge, you can craft online training courses that always hit their mark and appeal to your employees.

by Christopher Pappas

November 28, 2014

How Training With An LMS Can Put A Stop To HR Headaches

Things are changing and technology is moving. HR needs to adapt and escape the classroom or combine it with technology by using a Learning Management System (LMS). Using a Learning Management System (LMS) can help you and your company make training interesting and useful both for your employees and your company. Read this article to learn more.

by John Laskaris

November 25, 2014

6 Tips To Motivate Your Employees in Online Training

In this article, I'll share a variety of online training motivation tips that will allow you to create interactive and engaging online training experiences for your employees. Whether you're trying to increase training effectiveness or want to make mandatory training memorable, these techniques can help you achieve your goal.

by Christopher Pappas

November 20, 2014

3 Instructor-Led Training Pitfalls to Avoid - and 16+ Solutions

Instructional designers and facilitators: Are your tried-and-true techniques for instructor-led training killing your participants with boredom? Instructor-led training continues to be a critical component of many organizations’ training offerings. Yet it has the potential to become stagnant, as instructional designers and facilitators fall back on the methods they’ve used for years. Shake things up by recognizing three pitfalls to avoid and by getting new inspiration from Catherine Davis, SweetRush’s Instructional Design Practice Lead.

by Catherine Davis

November 20, 2014

Path-Goal Theory for e-Learning Motivation

So, you want to motivate your employees during e-Learning. And who better than your training instructors or instructional designers to lead that motivation? One strategy is for instructors to lead e-Learning by applying the Path-Goal Theory.

by Christie Wroten

November 19, 2014

Tips To Use Blended Learning In Corporate Training

In this article, I'll explore how to use blended learning in corporate training in order to create an immersive and engaging blended learning experience for your learners. Also you'll find out about the 4 blended learning models and the 4 sub-models, as well as, how to apply each one of them in your corporate training course.

by Christopher Pappas

November 17, 2014

Dear Jo: Corporate Training Program Evaluation Should Be a “Habit”

Program evaluation for corporate training—so often it’s postponed, swept under the rug, becomes mired in discussions, line-item budget vetoed, or skipped altogether. Why is this? Consultant and former learning organization leader Jo Coulson answers a reader’s question and reflects on her own and her colleagues’ experiences to uncover this deep mystery of corporate training. With her insight, you can make program evaluation a habit in your learning organization.

by Jo Coulson