Corporate Learning And Development

September 25, 2014

Key Tips for Working with Short Attention Spans

YouTube videos are usually about 3-4 minutes. An average phone call is less than 2 minutes, according to Statista . It makes sense—people have short attention spans. Research firm Basex says that unnecessary workplace interruptions take 28% of US workers’ days and $650 billion a year in productivity. So, how do you design effective e-Learning courses when your learners are easily distracted?

by Christie Wroten

September 24, 2014

A Time of Crisis for the UK Learning and Development Industry

In this article, part one of my series on saving the UK Learning and Development industry from certain doom, I examine how the L&D industry is struggling to keep up with times and highlight what needs to be done to meet demands and expectations. This is a brutal, no-holds-barred assessment of L&D, taken from my own experiences talking with L&D professionals and research into the state of the industry. Part 2 will establish how – and why – to bring learning and talent training together.

by Juliette Denny

September 19, 2014

eLearning: The New Corporate Profit Center

Companies are turning to eLearning as the new content marketing tool to build brands, increase consumer loyalty and create lucrative new revenue streams.

by Vicki Kunkel

September 16, 2014

Top 10 Tips To Create a Corporate Learning Community of Practice

This article features top 10 tips that will help any organization create a corporate learning community of practice to improve performance and encourage innovative thinking through collaboration and expertise sharing.

by Christopher Pappas

September 9, 2014

Dear Jo: “I’ve Just Been Handed the Training Department!” - Part One

Welcome to the first installment of Dear Jo! Meet Jo Coulson, a veteran of the learning industry—a highly respected leader on the client side and a dynamic program manager and consultant on the vendor side. Now she’s taking your corporate training questions and offering valuable insights based on years of experience. First up: You’ve been handed the training department… What do you do?

by Jo Coulson

September 6, 2014

8 Steps To Create A Successful Virtual Training Strategy

In this article, I'll walk you through the steps you need to follow to create a virtual training strategy that allows you to achieve your organization's training goals without devoting resources to on-site instructors or printed learning materials.

by Christopher Pappas

September 4, 2014

How to Apply the 70:20:10 Model for Learning and Development

Imagine you’re at work, and you need to complete a task that’s completely new to you. What do you do first? You might ask another coworker for tips. Or maybe you’re more the type to do some research on your own, and then share that with new people who join your department.

by Christie Wroten

September 4, 2014

5 Online Training Questions that Every Employee Needs To Get Answered

In this article you'll find critical online training questions every employee needs to get answered. Whether you are working in the public or private sector, how you address these questions when creating your online training courses can make the difference between a winning online training course and one that falls short.

by Christopher Pappas

September 2, 2014

Pre-boarding - The Vital Precursor to Onboarding

Organizations should put as much focus on “Pre-boarding” as they do on “Onboarding”. At the following article you will find out Why Pre-boarding is just as important as Onboarding when it comes to reducing staff attrition and time to effectiveness of new starters.

by Grant Williams

August 31, 2014

6 Questions You Need To Answer To Successfully Move Your Corporate Training Online

This article will feature the key questions that you'll want to ask in order to successfully move your corporate training online. From delivery methods to eLearning course format, I'll share some tips that will allow you to make the transition from face to face training to engaging and effective Online Training.

by Christopher Pappas

August 28, 2014

How and Why: Motivating Adult Learners

“I’m too old to be doing that.” “Technology is for those young college kids.” “I’m not in school anymore, so why do I need to take that online course?” Sound familiar? Adult learners can be reluctant to get started with e-Learning, but that doesn’t mean you can’t engage them. You just need a few tricks up your sleeve!

by Stephanie Ivec

August 21, 2014

How To Build A Trophy Winning High Performance Team 

You got just the right talent of high performing executives, yet the company’s overall performance isn’t up to the mark. Those ace players are either unable to tap that market segment, or strategize the action plan of production or lacking somewhere else. Hiring the right talent isn’t enough; it is crucial to deploy those high performers effectively so that they are in a position to perform as per their capacities. Build a dynamic High Performance Team and get the game going!

by Surabhi Paliwal