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Do you Want to Build a Snowman?

Allencomm

If Frosty had been put together with sustainability in mind, then the story would have turned out much differently. Let's take a lesson from our favorite holiday story. The post Do you Want to Build a Snowman? appeared first on AllenComm.

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How L&D can embrace digital to solve fundamental training problems

Matrix

The L&D landscape is being transformed by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The Internet of Things, cloud networks or cyber physical systems are taking over the workplace, as the knowledge economy continues to expand. Technology is here to stay and its use will play a defining role in the success of many companies. Each department and a great number of tasks will eventually be affected by technology if they aren’t already, and L&D makes no exception.

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The Biggest Online Course Creation Pitfall You Must Avoid

Client Engagement Academy

There are a lot of mistakes you can make when building a course, but there’s one in particular that I see repeatedly. This mistake happens to people that you wouldn’t expect it to happen to. It happens to experts, to teachers filled with enthusiasm, and to people overflowing with excitement to teach their topic. Passion and enthusiasm are a huge advantage because they are contagious feelings that pass on to students.

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Online Course Development Like An Onion

eLearning Industry

Everyone develops eCourses in a different way. When under a tight deadline, it's good to have an effective templating method that allows you to achieve rapid course development without compromising the quality of the product. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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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6 Things to Remember When Using eLearning to Train New Hires

Infopro Learning

Onboarding is an important process that significantly impacts the productivity of your business. If done correctly, your onboarding program can increase employee retention rates and productivity. Organizations that have a strong onboarding process have been found to improve their employee retention rates by as much as 82%. (1). What’s even more interesting is that 25% of companies reported that they do not include any training in their onboarding process, which leads to high turnover. (2) Compan

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How to Manage Corporate Training When Your Company is Growing Fast: Part 1

TOPYX LMS

Managing employee training when a company is growing rapidly can be a challenge. Many organizations are already working within a limited training budget and/or have a smaller training team than they need. Despite this, employee training is critical. The good news is that fast-growing companies can effectively manage employee training by implementing the right learning experience platform and using directed training to move more employees into L&D positions.

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In-House SME, Too Busy; External SME, Too Elusive: A Catch-22

eLearning Industry

Subject Matter Experts ensure eLearning courses are technically accurate. However, getting their time is a hard task. This article takes a close look at this issue and offers an effective, quick solution for rapid eLearning. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Learning – The Gift That Keeps on Giving [Infographic]

Docebo

Give the gift of learning this holiday season. We, at Docebo , are always pushing the importance of establishing a continuous learning culture , but why, exactly, do we think it’s so important? To help you understand the real value of adopting this mentality, we’ve outlined some of the top benefits of continued learning, and why learning is the gift that keeps on giving this holiday season: Embrace continuous learning this holiday season and see the benefits it can have on your organization!

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Solving the Leadership Crisis with Neuroscience

Learningtogo

Solving the Leadership Crisis with Neuroscience. Traditionally, managers learned how to manage through experience. Over the years, they honed their skills and learned how to motivate and direct the work of others. But things are changing. Baby Boomers– with their years of experience and expert knowledge – are leaving the workforce in large numbers. Estimates say that 10,000 boomers leave the workforce each day.

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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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How many answer choices is best for a multiple-choice question? Probably not what you think.

Patti Shank

Last week I discussed a quiz I developed to help people analyze what they know and don't know about developing valuable and valid multiple-choice questions (mcqs). The mcq quiz: [link]. Last week I shared the answer to one of the questions: Is “describe how to” a good behavior/action to use in a workplace learning objective? The answer is no and I explained why.

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How Learning And Development Connects Humans And AI

eLearning Industry

The recent developments in AI have shaped a promising future for all of us. This is most prominent in the Learning and Development industry, where these advanced, dynamic algorithms reinvent personalized learning and disrupt traditional training structures. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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How to Manage Corporate Training When Your Company is Growing Fast: Part 2

TOPYX LMS

Companies across all industries are growing. On average, companies achieve between 15 and 45 percent year-over-year growth 1 , and some organizations grow even more quickly. As companies expand, it can become harder for L&D professionals to manage employee training. By creating a culture of learning and keeping your training team updated about industry trends, you can ensure every employee gets the training they need to be successful in their job role, no matter how quickly your company grow

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Solving the Leadership Crisis with Neuroscience

Learningtogo

Solving the Leadership Crisis with Neuroscience. Traditionally, managers learned how to manage through experience. Over the years, they honed their skills and learned how to motivate and direct the work of others. But things are changing. Baby Boomers– with their years of experience and expert knowledge – are leaving the workforce in large numbers. Estimates say that 10,000 boomers leave the workforce each day.

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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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How Effective Onboarding Strategy Contributes to Employee Retention and Positive Company Culture

Wisetail

As an employee, the thought of onboarding can be daunting. As an employer, it’s an opportunity for a strategic program to help new employees quickly reach productivity and feel comfortable contributing to company culture. The post How Effective Onboarding Strategy Contributes to Employee Retention and Positive Company Culture appeared first on Wisetail LMS.

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5 Tips For Smart Content Designs

eLearning Industry

Instructional Designers have the power of designing amazing content that matches the learning need. Failure to design content well might confuse the learners further. This article provides tips for smart content designs that reinforce the importance of your responsibility as content designers. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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MIKE TAYLOR – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS (PART 3)

Learnnovators

The post MIKE TAYLOR – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS (PART 3) appeared first on Learnnovators.

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Why the Holidays Can Make You Cry (And what you can do about it)

Learningtogo

I don’t know about you, but I’m always incredibly busy this time of year. Most of my clients operate on a calendar year that requires all projects to be completed and paid for by December 31. That means that just when everyone is starting to take days off to be with their families, I am crunching through long days to complete deliverables ahead of the deadline.

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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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How to Start an Online School: Step-by-Step Guide (for 2020)

learnWorlds

Starting an online academy in 2020 can mark the beginning of an exciting journey. With online learning becoming more widespread every year, online courses are offering an easy and accessible way for everyone to learn a new skill and an opportunity to invest in knowledge. But being able to transmit that knowledge in the best way possible, is a skill on its own.

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How Personalised Learning Changes The Rules For L&D

eLearning Industry

When we talk about personalisation, we tend to think about the learner and the learner’s experience. That’s the nature of the beast. But personalisation has implications for Learning and Development, too. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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What Is the Difference Between Hybrid and Blended Learning?

Cloudshare

Years ago, learning was consigned to the classroom. Students sat down, took notes, interacted with the instructor, discussed with peers, and finished tests in a physical location. While many thrived under this setup, not everyone prefers this type of learning. The same principle applies to training in a B2B setting. We live in a world of on-demand services and internet-connected devices, so focusing on a lengthy lecture probably isn’t a suitable way to learn for most.

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Why the Holidays Can Make You Cry (And what you can do about it)

Learningtogo

I don’t know about you, but I’m always incredibly busy this time of year. Most of my clients operate on a calendar year that requires all projects to be completed and paid for by December 31. That means that just when everyone is starting to take days off to be with their families, I am crunching through long days to complete deliverables ahead of the deadline.

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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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A Sneak Peek in Transcripts, Subtitles and a New Video Editor

learnWorlds

Something fresh is brewing inside LearnWorlds’ R&D department, and you may have guessed it already … The new Interactive Video editor & player are coming soon! Over the years our unique interactive video player has changed and evolved to add flavor to video-courses. Our mission is clear: no more passive watching. When teaching any subject, you want to offer an engaging experience and captivate your students’ attention.

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eLearning Trends In 2020: Top 5 Trends To Expect

eLearning Industry

As the new year is fast approaching, the global online learning market is set to increase yet again. So, organizations need to be on the lookout for the latest eLearning trends in 2020 to achieve an increase in their productivity. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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The Best Formula for a Successful POC Starts with The Cloud

Cloudshare

This post was originally published on March 27, 2017 and updated December 24, 2019. By now this is a known, universal cause for frustration – both for customers looking for IT solutions and for vendors looking to demonstrate their solutions. Producing a successful cloud proof of concept has become a matter of interpretation, with too many misunderstandings on both sides sometimes even leading to contract break off.

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Does Your Brain Need Santa Claus?

Learningtogo

SPOILER ALERT: Stop here If you believe in Santa Claus!!! Some magical beliefs are useful to society. One key to understanding why magical thinking exists is to understand the brain’s capacity to predict future events based on past experience. The brain does this by paying attention to changes in the environment and linking current and past events together to build a reliable model of the world.

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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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Our Christmas Greetings for You!

CommLab India

Christmas is all about joy and sharing. It’s also a time to get ready for the new year. Here’s our Christmas greetings for you and your family.

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9 Examples Of Soft Skills Employees Need On-The-Job

eLearning Industry

Soft skills are a hot commodity in the corporate world. But which talents should you cultivate in your top talent? In this article, I highlight 9 prime examples of soft skills employees need on-the-job. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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Developing Learning Plans with Totara Learn LMS

Lambda Solutions

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