I’ve a personal mantra that you have to generate a lot of ideas to get a collection of good ones. It’s somewhat of a joke, as I like to believe I have lots of good ideas, but it’s also true. Since systematic creativity isn’t an oxymoron, there are practices we can use to increase the […]

Of late, I find a number of my posts are about taking down silly articles. And, I find that the claims are increasingly irritating. Now this probably isn’t new, I’m just more ‘sensitized’, but I see some recurrent themes, and I think it’s worth thinking about what they’re doing and what you should watch out […]

This holiday season, the trends around gifts for adults can be classified by one word – comfort. Adults are asking for comfy blankets, super soft socks, cozy pajamas, etc. You get the idea. Some trend trackers will say this has to do with the overall world we live in. As a rule, adults are seeking […]

Happy Halloween! And Feliz Día de los Muertos to our friends in Mexico and Latin America! Before you get decked out in full zombie costume to take the kids trick or treating, or to take yourself to a super spooky party, please take a few bone-chilling minutes to make sure you’re not scaring your learners […]

Artificial intelligence is a term that comes with a lot of baggage, thanks to popular culture. From Asimov to Westworld, machines that act and think like humans are a mainstay in science fiction. In reality, however, there are limits to what artificial intelligence can do: machines don’t make good decisions on their own, and they’re […]

The ATD 2017 International Conference and Expo in Atlanta is THE place to be May 21-24! This is an awesome event with tons of info-packed sessions, so be sure to come prepared to learn the latest trends and best practices to design, deliver, and measure your learning programs. We’d love to hear what you think […]

Every month I contribute a short video segment as the US correspondent for LearningNow.TV. For January, I compiled a brief recap of my experience at CES2017. I did not focus too much on the training/learning potential of these gadgets in my report. However, I think it's important to note that I did not capture these moments […]

Don’t expect better results from your training programs if you aren’t willing to change how you think about corporate training. If you have specialized in online learning or eLearning for your entire career, it’s time to get back to the human side of your chosen profession. Get back into the classroom. And if you’ve always […]

There are over 700 LMS on the market. It's a minefield. Choosing the correct LMS can make or break a project. In this 2-part article, we'll outline some common mistakes that should be avoided when you choose your next LMS. I spoke at length with a client last night who was looking to choose an […]

Several years ago now, some colleagues and I shared our disappointment in the state of eLearning.  We felt that the promise wasn’t being lived up to, and wanted to do something about it. Out of that frustration was born the Serious eLearning Manifesto, a plea for eLearning quality.  We created a site and asked colleagues […]