At the ATD 2024 conference, learning leaders Dr. Jill Stefaniak and Pam Ramsbott discuss how to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and ease of use when building an L&D program. Most leaders recognize the need for infrastructure that bridges the gap between business and learning goals. In fact, mapping learning programs to... more
Learning management systems (LMS) have become essential for businesses, whether they’re looking to onboard or train employees, educate customers, or just stay compliant with the latest industry regulations. With so many options on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the right learning solution for your organization. This article... more
Remote work rapidly escalated in 2020, with an 8% surge in the number of digital nomads worldwide. While this shift has created new possibilities, it has also brought about its fair share of organisational challenges. With teams spread out across the globe and working in different time zones, maintaining a... more
Learners are the focal point of everything we do as learning and development (L&D) professionals. Oftentimes, our attention is placed on providing them with content that is relevant and engaging. While several of our most recent blogs have focused on ways we can make L&D easy for our learners, we... more
In an economy filled with rapid technological advancement, continuous learning is vital for both organizations and their employees. It has to be. A 2017 Deloitte report estimated a 5-year half-life for learned skills, and four years later, an IBM study estimated that the half-life for technical skills is closer to... more
The technology world changes fast: new platforms and devices are constantly being introduced, new tech companies become superstars overnight, and new cyberthreats are always making headlines. One thing that doesn’t change? The tech skills shortage. Finding and retaining tech talent has been an ongoing challenge for several years. According to... more
This week TrustRadius announced Litmos as a Top Rated Product in 4 different categories! What are the TrustRadius Top Rated Awards? As a buyer intelligence platform that runs on reviews, TrustRadius reviews are split into many categories. In most of those categories, there are plenty of options to choose from. Top Rated... more
Good training requires a solid foundation. When L&D professionals design instruction, ensuring they have adequate infrastructure is imperative to the success of the training experience. Clear communication, shared expectations for roles and responsibilities, and mechanisms for feedback and continuous improvement are examples of activities outside of instructional design that contribute... more
The business terrain is in a state of constant flux, and to remain competitive, organizations must be equally dynamic. A strategic investment in learning and development (L&D) can be the key to maintaining an edge. Learning can bolster productivity, foster innovation and enhance customer satisfaction. Technology is the linchpin of... more
Sometimes the best-designed training materials are not successful. We could have learning objectives that are perfectly aligned with content and meet the needs of our learners, but it still misses the mark. If we were to collectively look at unsuccessful training programs, a lack of communication is most likely one... more
