Thinking Beyond the Course
A client bought some of my time, and we’re working with a series of regular meetings with me serving as...
What's Organizational Intellectricity & Why Does It Matter?
What’s going to make the difference for an organization? These days, it’s about two things: optimal execution and continual innovation....
Supporting Gig Worker Performance
The Gig Economy is a thing. What I mean here is that there are an increasing number of companies using...
How training sets the stage for your customer experience
Training is more than we often think it is. It’s a way to teach standards, procedures, processes. It’s also a way...
Emotion in learning (Part 2)
Before reading this post, please take a few minutes to read Part 1 for important context and info on why...
Emotion in learning (Part 1)
The secret behind learning design? Emotion. You know the old saying:"leave the emotion out of it." I'm here to advise you...
What NOT to do in L&D
As do most articles in the L&D space, I frequently talk about what we should do. And, it occurred to...
360-degree view of training
Things have changed Today's workplace has changed and there are many references to the "Modern Workplace" in a variety of...
Is your learning environment brain-friendly?
You may not often ask yourself what L&D pros have in common with neuro-scientists, but believe it or not, there's...
Using video as an alternative to create learning content
One of the quickest and most effective ways to deliver online training is with video. In this article we'll look...
New thoughts on design thinking
In the early 80’s, I read an article calling for a cognitive engineering: designing systems that matched how our brains...
8 types of content to include in your training program
Guest blog post by Megan Pacella. Megan is a contributor for TechnologyAdvice.com, with specializations in HR, employee training, B2B marketing,...
An Alternative eLearning Development Model for the Social Age
Supporting the social nature of work is not easy. It requires new ways of thinking and new ways of working. It...
6 Tips To Develop Effective Product Knowledge Online Training Courses
Product knowledge online training helps your sales force seal the deal. But how can you update your online training program...
What Makes a Winning Online Course?
Today was Video Friday on L&D Talk. Mark Lassoff was our guest and he made some great points about the...
The Power of Modular Course Design
I recently blogged about modular design, presented on modular course design, and will be presenting more on modular design at...
5 eLearning Trends To Expect For The Next 10 Years
What would you do if you had the power to travel back in time and offer some sage advice...
VIDEO: L&D Talk - Modular Training Course Design
Today on L&D Talk we had a great conversation about modular training course design and development. We covered the concern...
eLearning Development is a Sprint Not a Marathon
If your course development projects are taking longer than a week or two you may need to rethink your strategy....
7 Unexpected Ways To Integrate Branding In Corporate eLearning
How To Integrate Branding In eLearning Developing a successful brand image is not an easy task. In fact, it takes...
From Product to Process: Implementing an Iterative Training Development Model
Are you developing training products or learning processes? This is not one of those blog posts looking to divide the...
6 Tips To Help Your Subject Matter Expert Create Effective eLearning Content
How You Can Help Your Subject Matter Expert Create Effective eLearning Content An experienced Subject Matter Expert is one of...
An ILT Framework Perfect for eLearning Design
The 30-10-1 ILT Framework 30-10-1 is a formula for creating instruction in 10 minute blocks. The theory is borrowed from...
A Design Thinking Tool for Learning and Development
In 2012 I was introduced to the Business Model Canvas at a gathering of creative design thinkers. Recently I discovered that a colleague in...