If you build the learning, they will come, right? Well, as most veteran learning and development (L&D) professionals can tell you: not always. Sometimes all you get is crickets. Why is that? Why does some of your best work get ignored by learners and — most importantly — what can... more
You’ve hired a new member of your sales team. You’ve sifted through applications, gone through the interview process, and found the person who fits your requirements, your culture, and your organization’s revenue needs. You have high expectations for them. Maybe they’re replacing a top performer on your team. Perhaps you’ve... more
L&D professionals are ultimately responsible for designing experiences that facilitate learning and improve performance, whether those learning experiences relate to onboarding, upskilling, succession planning, or compliance. The more information we can obtain about our organization’s needs and the needs of the learners who participate in workplace training, the better positioned we are... more
What do learners want? It’s a big question for Learning and Development (L&D) pros everywhere, and for anyone who has ever begged a learner to fill out a survey or questionnaire after a training module. Training Industry’s most recent Learner Preference Report has once again answered that question, surveying hundreds of... more
The technology industry is a whirlwind. Things change at a breakneck pace; what was cool yesterday is passé by next week. Competition is fierce—there’s no such thing as resting on your laurels, even when you’re at the top of your industry. You need to keep pushing and innovating, or risk... more
In a recent article in Authority Magazine, Litmos CEO, Mike Scarbrough, had the opportunity to share his thoughts. In the interview, Kage Spatz and Mike discuss effective techniques to identify the best-suited candidates, attract and engage top talent, retain employees in a competitive job market, and the role that Learning... more
Nothing strikes fear into a training manager’s heart quite like the word “ROI.” Trying to prove to leadership that a training program is paying off financially is a daunting task: direct evidence may be scant, company leaders might not understand training, and your budget may be on the line. But... more
When we talk about reskilling, we usually start with the fact that many workers won’t have their current jobs in a few years. Their position might be terminated, automated, or be otherwise fundamentally changed by a rapidly shifting market. But what if jobs themselves are about to change? Several recent... more
They generate your organization’s revenue, they’re the face of your company, and they work hard to grow your company. Clearly, being in sales isn’t a walk in the park. The job is notoriously high-burnout; sales representatives face looming sales quotas, potential rejection, and the need to make commissions on sales.... more
Inclusion. What is it and why is it important? You’ve seen the stock imagery with models – sorry, diverse businesspeople – fist pumping in business meetings because their workplace is so successful and inclusive. A manager with her hand on an employee’s shoulder “being inclusive.” People of all nationalities and... more
