Sat.Nov 14, 2020 - Fri.Nov 20, 2020

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Exploring a Global Leadership Approach – Mindset, Behavior and Process

Infopro Learning

Most people understand that there is a growing need for leadership development across just about every industry. In response to this growing need many organizations have put leadership development programs in place to equip their high potential employees with the leadership skills they will need for success. Although, this is a great first step there is often one significant factor that is overlooked.

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8 Benefits Of Interactive Training In The Workplace

eLearning Industry

Here are 8 good reasons why you should be adopting this new style of learning in your workplace. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Cultivating a Culture of Curiosity

TLNT: Training and L&D

Curiosity is not just an emotion. It’s a behavior. In her fascinating article, “ Curiosity: The Super-Power We Might Have Overlooked ,” author Elizabeth Smith also points out that curiosity is a behavior we can develop and grow. Indeed, to overcome today’s challenges and to create more agile and flexible workplaces, we need to find ways to build a culture of curiosity.

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Roses are red

E-Learning Provocateur

It seems like overnight the L&D profession has started to struggle with the definition of terms such as “capability”, “competency” and “skill” Some of our peers consider them synonyms – and hence interchangeable – but I do not. Indeed I recognise subtle but powerful distinctions among them, so here’s my 2-cents’ worth to try to cut through the confusion.

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From Predictive to Agile: How to Choose the Right Project Management Methodology

Our profession is undergoing a transformation, moving away from rigid, one-size-fits-all methodologies. Instead, project managers are embracing dynamic and adaptable frameworks that carefully consider project and product variables to determine the most suitable development approaches and project life cycles.

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Normal. Ish.

InSync Training

I don’t remember what prompted this tweet in January, 2012, but I feel it even more strongly now than I did then.

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Selling Memberships with LearnDash

LearnDash

You’ve built your membership site, and now it’s time to start selling courses. Here’s how to start. Membership sites are some of the most popular use cases for LearnDash. They’re a great business model for anyone who wants to sell access to a series of courses, build a long-term community, or take advantage of a subscription pricing model. However, setting up payments for subscriptions requires that businesses are able to connect a few different systems, and if the settings are off, it can affec

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The Future of L&D? A pitch

Clark Quinn

I was talking with a colleague the other day, and got a wee bit dramatic. I also thought it was an important point. So here, for your dining enjoyment, I’ve roughly recreated the pitch (in 3 mins and 30 secs): I hope this makes sense. I welcome your thoughts and feedback. The Script: Hi, I’m Clark Quinn, of Quinnovation, and I’ve been around the elearning for well-nigh forever, and around L&D for the past couple of decades.

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Learning Culture or Cancel Culture: You Decide

ej4 eLearning

When an employee acts in a way that goes against your company’s values, the results can be costly. With the prevalence of mobile phone viral videos, and access to social media, companies around the world have found themselves the victims of being “cancelled”. A learning culture, as well as the type of employee training you offer, can create a corporate environment that may inoculate your company against the behaviors that would result in an organization being examined under the microscope of can

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12 Rapid Custom Training Development Tips For Your Remote Workforce

eLearning Industry

The learning needs of your remote workforce are nothing like before. In this article, we examine 12 rapid custom training development best practices to help you deal with your remote employees. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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The Best Skills Analysis Tools for Upskilling

Faster than ever, the world is shifting and shaping how people work, exposing and creating deep skill divides across industries and around the world. As a result, business and HR leaders are scrambling to “upskill” employees. If you’re scrambling to upskill your employees but don’t know where to start, make skills analysis a routine part of your decision-making process.

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8 Tips to Help Your Learners Overcome Procrastination

LearnDash

Procrastination is a trap many learners fall into. How can you offer useful strategies that help them keep on task? We all know the feeling: faced with a task that seems unpleasant, difficult, or seemingly unachievable, who among us hasn’t found excuses to put it off till later? In some cases, the task can be as trivial as making a phone call to schedule a dentist appointment, or it can be a recurring challenge, like getting in regular exercise.

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Allen Interactions Recognized by eLearning Industry as 2020 Top Custom e-Learning Provider

Allen Interactions

eLearning Industry (eLI) recently released its 2020 top content providers for custom e-learning and Allen Interactions is humbled to be included in this list. eLearning Industry selected top custom e-learning companies that can conquer organizational learning and development challenges for getting measurable results that optimize individual and team performance and productivity.

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3 Unconventional Remote Training Ideas to Drive Engagement

TOPYX LMS

In August of 2020, 57 percent of Americans had participated in remote training, while more than one-quarter of people who participated in remote training (27%) said it was ineffective. 1 With so many employees around the world working and training remotely for the foreseeable future, companies must invest in the tools and resources to help them make sure remote training is constructive, engaging, and fun while meeting the needs of each employee.

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Blended Vs. Hybrid Learning: Which Type Of Training Content Is Better For Employee Development?

eLearning Industry

By better understanding the best application of hybrid learning and blended learning, you will be better equipped to use either learning design in your training strategy. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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The Battle of the Authoring Tools: A 10-Point Comparison for Picking the Right One

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

There are plenty of great authoring tools for developing eLearning, but the one you select could directly impact your course's outcomes. Depending upon your learners’ needs and your organization’s performance goals, you could be overlooking considerations that impact the both effectiveness of your courses and how long it takes to finish them. From general capabilities to specific workflow structures, some aspects are critical when it comes to learning objectives and deadlines.

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A fresh new eBook: Microlearning – Go Beyond the Hype

Upside Learning

This eBook is your complete guide to lesser known concepts and key elements to learning through Microlearning. There has been a lot of discussion and propaganda around Microlearning, but never truly an objective and holistic inference. Our latest offering ‘Microlearning – Go Beyond the Hype’ is dedicated to map those missing pieces and complete the […].

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Effectively Implementing Interactive Video-based Learning

Origin Learning

The positive impact of interactive video on e-learning effectiveness is well-documented. Video-based learning can be very versatile, the style of. The post Effectively Implementing Interactive Video-based Learning appeared first on Blog - Originlearning.

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How to Increase LMS Adoption for a Remote Workforce

TOPYX LMS

Investing in learning technology such as a learning management system (LMS) is a must for companies that want to properly deliver training to a remote workforce. “There is little argument to be made against the idea that technology (when implemented properly and within a strategy) is an enabler in the role of business and finance,” stated a contributor to TrainingJournal.com. 1 “So, the real issue is establishing whether teams are using the technology to its full potential, and ensuring business

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Black Friday in a Global Pandemic

ej4 eLearning

Because they are the public face for your company, you know your frontline employees are essential to your business and your brand. You’ve invested in training that shows them how to greet customers with a smile, offer help, and create an atmosphere that inspires positive Yelp reviews. You’ve even taught them the basics of customer conflict resolution when it comes to things like return and exchange policies.

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Revitalizing Dry Content: A Lesson in Engagement

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

We’ve all been there. You’ve been given a pile of dry content and asked to create a compelling eLearning course. You’re determined to create something more engaging than the same old course that learners quickly click through, but how do you take this “boring” content and create something relevant and engaging? Many instructional designers will say, “Boring in means boring out.

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Using Your LMS to Reskill Your Workforce

Wisetail

Reskilling and upskilling are essential to a company’s future, and since the pandemic hit the ability to reskill is paramount. See how one Wisetail client, Philz Coffee, used its learning platform to respond to opportunities presented by this challenging year. The post Using Your LMS to Reskill Your Workforce appeared first on Wisetail LMS.

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Top Educational Technology Trends In 2020-2021

eLearning Industry

COVID-19 has changed the way we teach and learn. These are the 10 latest educational technology trends you don't want to miss. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Free color contrast checker for PowerPoint

BrightCarbon

One of the most common mistakes, we see when it comes to accessibility in presentations is poor color contrast. When there isn’t enough contrast between the colors on your slides, your presentation becomes less accessible to a whole range of people. Luckily, while this is a common error, it’s also a very simple thing to fix. If you are wondering how to determine the best color contrast for PowerPoint, it’s your lucky day!

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Why Every Company Needs A Partner Onboarding Program

Thinkific

Many companies have figured out that training their employees is a must. Onboarding, training, and retaining employees creates the foundation… The post Why Every Company Needs A Partner Onboarding Program appeared first on Thinkific.

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What Is the Actual Cost of an Open Role in Your Company?

In today's tight labor market, hiring and retaining top talent is more challenging than ever. Every day a job remains unfilled means lost productivity and revenue. But vacancies can affect much more than your revenue. There are multiple direct and indirect costs, and it's crucial to adapt your recruiting strategies to prioritize the most costly open roles.

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How to Create and Scale a Document Management System in SharePoint (Without Hiring Extra Help)

BigTinCan

Tell me if this sounds familiar: you have a Microsoft SharePoint document management system set up for your team, and it’s working for the most part, but it’s taking a surprising amount of time and energy to maintain. Plus, you’re getting more emails every day from people asking where “that one slide deck we used last week for the customer presentation” is.

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5 Aspects Of An Excellent Online Course

eLearning Industry

Addressing 5 key areas of the online learning experience to assist instructors in forming an excellent online classroom. The experience of the student will directly impact the student's ability to engage and succeed in an online course. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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What E-learning is and What It is NOT!

CommLab India

Wondering what makes an eLearning course? Is it publishing PPTs online, or giving your learners recordings of classroom sessions? Nope. Then what is eLearning? Read on to know.

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Livestream: How to Build a High-Converting Sales Page With Thinkific’s Aaron Morin

Thinkific

Sales pages that convert are a hot commodity for course and digital product creators. Elaisha Jade sat down with Thinkific… The post Livestream: How to Build a High-Converting Sales Page With Thinkific’s Aaron Morin appeared first on Thinkific.

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Accelerating Change in the Insurance Industry: Why You Need to Invest in Talent Strategy

This whitepaper brings together research, expert opinion and industry trend data to help senior leaders understand current challenges and future-proof their businesses. Inside you’ll find insights on: The big challenges: From automation to onboarding, we explore the big challenges facing the sector. Onboarding: You only get one chance to make a first impression.

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Webinar: Everything You Need to Know About Variables But Were Too Afraid to Ask

eLearning Brothers

If you haven’t been using variables in your training, what are you waiting for?! In this webinar, we were delighted to host Domenic Caloia, Senior Learning Developer at Johnson Controls, and popular conference speaker. He shared how to use variables to add interactivity, improve learner engagement, and personalize learning.

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The Concept Of Experience And Experience Design

eLearning Industry

The concept of experience is not exclusive to the learning industry. It has many faces and many avatars across a variety of fields all over the corporate world. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Embracing long-term virtual team and leadership training

CLO Magazine

Have you recently watched a movie or tv show where characters embrace, but they don’t live together or aren’t in some sort of “protective bubble?” Do you find yourself frowning at them or gasping in horror at their inappropriate pandemic behavior? But then you remember they’re “normal,” and right now we’re the exception. Recently, I had a conversation with a leadership and development director that went like this: He recalled the days when you could just walk around a training room and engage, f