There are a lot of reasons not to invest in training for gig workers. For one thing, mandatory training for contract workers is illegal in the U.S., but there's a lot more to this story, so let's dig into it. Most companies in the sharing economy rely on independent contractors to provide their services — […]

My Internet Time Alliance colleague, Charles Jennings, pointed me to this interesting article by Andries De Grip, titled "The importance of informal learning at work" that has interesting implications for the design of learning experiences, particularly when employees are not desk-bound, and/or in high-turnover situations. The key is to get clear about what informal learning […]

It’s hard to believe that SAP Customer Experience LIVE is over! Time flies when you’re having fun and learning how to optimize your training with customers, partners, and colleagues. To celebrate the conference in all its glory, we wanted to recap why SAP Customer Experience LIVE was THE place to be. The Numbers: With so […]

The Gig Economy is a thing. What I mean here is that there are an increasing number of companies using independent contractors instead of employees. And, there are complex and limiting constraints about how you can work with these folks. Most importantly, you can’t require them to take training! So, what can you do? In […]

The aviation industry is facing a major personnel shortage. According to Boeing’s 2018 Pilot and Technician report, airlines will need 790,000 commercial pilots and 890,000 new cabin crew members in the next 20 years. This is a concern for several reasons, including the fact that airline positions require a lot of training. Commercial pilots, for […]

Are you offering your customer service team the resources they need to keep your customers loyal? In this article, I highlight eight skills that are often overlooked in customer service online training. Customer Service Online Training: 8 Overlooked Skills To Consider Your customer service staff deals with any number of challenges every day, ranging from […]

You’re a sales manager, and your sales team needs training on a specific aspect of their jobs. Your organization intends for this training to be just-in-time learning — if they need a little help, they take a learning module in your LMS, and then they return to what they were doing in the CRM, and perform […]

Even with the many changes to the learning-technology space in 2018, I do believe that 2019 is the year the lens will focus, and companies truly begin to understand the possibilities in front of them — just in time for all those 2020 predictions to come to fruition. This will be the year organizations realize […]

It’s that time of year again, when we get to give and receive gifts. How festive and how fun, regardless if you’re four or forty! We love tearing those ribbons and wrapping paper off and enjoying the surprise of what lies beneath. Of course, we usually just share these experiences with our loved ones, but […]

Wow, Day One of Litmos LIVE is a wrap! What a whirlwind of non-stop presentations, panels, product talks, and training. The Networking Lounge was jumping with interactivity and lots of questions for our product pros. We appreciate all of the input and feedback!  There were nearly 20 sessions to choose from today and if you […]

It’s all-too-common to get into a work rut. You show up and diligently do your job every day. You chat with the same colleagues, grumble at the same challenges, and smile at the same silly inside jokes. And while you truly care and genuinely try to do your best, sometimes you’re at a loss for […]

I recently stumbled upon a video of Jim Carrey giving a commencement address at the Maharishi University of Management. All students, including Carrey, at the school practice Transcendental Meditation. You can watch the B-Roll here or the full speech here.  There were many gold nuggets in his address, however for this post about self-sabotaging your learning efforts, one stood […]

Learning and development is in the middle of an exciting transformation. New technology, the changing nature of work, and an influx of millennials into the workplace mean companies have to move away from a training culture — in which companies serve specific training to employees — to a culture of continuous learning. The need to do […]

As I discussed in Part 1 of this blog series,  I presented a webinar with Litmos recently that outlined my top ten tips to guarantee a successful eLearning program launch. You can see the full webinar by clicking here, but if you don't want to spend the time on the full presentation, I've broken some of […]

Earlier this month I had the pleasure of presenting a webinar with Litmos - my top ten tips to guarantee a successful eLearning program launch. If you’re keen to see the full webinar, please click here. Following some great discussion and plenty of questions from attendees, I wanted to share an overview of those tips […]

Because the corporate learning market is evolving at such a rapid pace, learning teams are looking to go beyond traditional models of eLearning and classroom training. They increasingly want to offer learners a wider range of digital learning opportunities and better learning experiences. But what are those options? Are they expensive? Are they difficult to […]

Implementing an online learning solution within an organisation can sometimes be a challenging project. You only get one chance, so make it count! In this article I’ll reveal some useful techniques to ensure that your launch is as successful as possible. Too much content I have spoken before about the amount of content required on an LMS […]

Guest blog post by Megan Pacella. Megan is a contributor for TechnologyAdvice.com, with specializations in HR, employee training, B2B marketing, and sales. She has also written for USA Today, Bearings Guide, 10Best Nashville, and other publications.   Learning management systems are a great way to conduct corporate training and help your staff improve their skills. […]

There’s a role for eLearning courses. Not as often as they’re used, perhaps, but the ability to get on top of a particular skill at one’s own pace on one’s own time is clearly a valuable opportunity. Thus, we then need to ask the classic question: build or buy? However, one question to be addressed before that […]

Alongside gamification, mLearning and xAPI, ‘micro-learning’ has become one of the buzzwords within the e-learning industry over the past few years. In this article, we'll explain the optimal way to deliver additional resources with your next micro-learning course. Benefits of Micro-learning As many of you know from my previous articles both on this website, the […]

Are you searching for tips to reignite your creative spark and get your eLearning project back on track? In this article, I'll share eight tips that can help you enhance your creative skills, even if your well of ideas and inspiration is running dry. How to Boost Creativity in eLearning Creativity is usually associated with painters, poets, […]

Product knowledge online training helps your sales force seal the deal. But how can you update your online training program on a regular basis to reflect the latest features and specs? In this article, I'll share 6 tips to develop a successful product knowledge online training course for your employees. How To Develop Effective Product […]

Are you ready to roll out your eLearning course, but want to make sure that you build online learner interest beforehand? In this article, I’ll share 8 top tips that can help you generate a buzz for your upcoming eLearning course and get your audience excited about all of the benefits it will bring. How […]

The online training course development process starts long before you create your first storyboard or prototype. In this article, I will highlight 10 questions that every eLearning professional should ask before they start creating their next online training course. What To Find Out BEFORE Developing Online Training Courses: 10 Questions To Ask Planning and research […]