Regardless of how instruction will be delivered, L&D professionals need to be mindful of how their learners will interact with the content they are presented. Social learning is an approach that leverages interpersonal connections to facilitate knowledge acquisition and skill development. Collaboration, interaction, and shared experiences are emphasized within the... more
What do most people think of when they hear “workplace learning”? Maybe taking time off work for some instructor-led skills training. Maybe flying out to a convention. Maybe sitting at their desk at a new job, working their way through compulsory onboarding modules in the LMS (learning management system). All... 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
Off-the-shelf content for learning can be a great way to accelerate access to learning and many learning teams embraced it as they increased their adoption of digital learning because of the pandemic. Fosway research shows 60% expect to increase their adoption of digital learning content in the year ahead. So,... more
The new year is well underway and you have big plans for your learning program. You want to stay on top of upskilling the workforce, increase the agility of your program, and grow your learning library. These are all great goals, but as we move into what might be a... more
The financial outlook looks challenging with economists warning of sluggish global growth for the year ahead. While not universal, we are already hearing of L&D budgets coming under increased scrutiny. So, when times are tough, what can you do to thrive as an L&D team? How do you protect and... more
How is it already the last full week of January 2023?!? Weren’t the holidays just yesterday? But alas, as we can’t slow the calendar, we can accept the pace of modern, tech-fueled time and launch into this new year at full speed, starting with multiple events with Brandon Hall Group.... more
There comes a time when everyone must spread their wings and leave the nest. If you’ve been reading this blog, you know that time is now for Litmos. In August, SAP announced that it had reached an agreement to sell the Litmos business to Francisco Partners. As of December 1,... more
Another year is almost over and as we approach the end of 2022 it is time for you to ask yourself, are you training your sales teams for empowerment or just efficiency? Do they feel confident in themselves and their soft skills or just their knowledge of the product? Since... more
Did you know that some of the scariest monsters aren’t found in haunted houses and graveyards? They lurk inside your training program! From Frankenwhine (the learner who is never happy) to Mummified Content (old courses dying for a refresh), these L&D monsters roam among us, hiding in plain sight to... more
