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5 Reasons You Need a Coaching Culture in 2019

Cylient

As you ponder what’s ahead in 2019 for you and your organization, what comes to mind? Along with the hope that a fresh start brings, there may be concerns about the increasing unpredictability of the world we live and work in. Rather than fearing change, let 2019 be the year that you prepare yourself and your organization to greet change as an opportunity to learn, reinvent and thrive by instilling a coaching culture.

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4 Best Ways to Use Just-in-time Training

PlayerLync

Offering your staff just-in-time training means making learning resources accessible for your staff on demand. The key component that separates just-in-time training from other training formats? Flexibility. Just-in-time training foregoes the old school classroom model in favor of a customizable approach that leaves your team better informed when they need it most.

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Custom eLearning development templates in Articulate Storyline – 5 layouts

Swift eLearning Services

We release the next set of Articulate Storyline ready-to-use introduction templates to help budding developers and instructional designer in Custom eLearning Development. Click on each image to view the template details. Introduction-007 The templates interface or the screen is divided into two halves with a slanting line. The left half has logo placeholder, title placeholder,… The post Custom eLearning development templates in Articulate Storyline – 5 layouts appeared first on Top eLearni

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7 Characteristics of Winning Team Dynamics

ej4 eLearning

Have you ever wondered why some teams get everyone rowing in the same direction, while others just struggle or sink to the bottom?

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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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The pain of learning

Clark Quinn

My dad , in his last years, lost the use of his hands and most of his hearing. It seemed like he then gave up. I finally challenged him on it, and he said “when you’re in constant pain…” And I got it. So, turns out I’ve a misbehaving disk in my back, and it started pressing on the nerve over the summer. Pain scales are 1-10; this ultimately got to an 8 when I was trying to walk or even stand (from my lower back down my leg to my toes).

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The Relevance of Blended Learning in Modern Workplace Learning

Origin Learning

The past few years have seen the growth of self-paced learning programs. Organizations have invested significant sums of money in developing mobile-first learning solutions that allow learners to access learning content on their smartphones. Surveys also indicate that modern learners, especially millennials prefer to learn on their own. Despite all these findings there are some interesting stats that continue to foster the growth of blended learning.

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The 10 most read articles in the Modern Workplace Learning Magazine in 2018

Jane Hart

Here are the 10 most read articles in the Modern Workplace Learning Magazine in 2018. 1 – Classroom training and E-Learning are the least valued ways of learning. This is what it means for L&D Jane Hart, 22 May 2018.

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From instructor to designer & facilitator

Clark Quinn

Someone on Quora asked me about the instructor role: How would the role of a teacher change in this modern online learning world? While I posted an answer there, I thought I’d post it here too: I see two major roles in that of the ‘teacher’: the designer of learning experiences (pre), and the facilitator of same (during/post). I think the design changes by returning to natural learning approaches, an apprenticeship model (c.f.

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The Sociopaths, The Clueless, The Losers and the Remedy.

The Simple Shift

I always loved this sketch by Hugh MacLeod (@gapingvoid), It was released in 2005 and titled Hierarchy vs Flow. At first glance you chuckle and then you pause and ponder your own organization’s hierarchy and then finally you start thinking about where you sit in the mix. Sure it’s a cynical view of the […].

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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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Give the Gift of Brain Health and Learning

Learningtogo

I just finished another session of my brain-aware instructional design workshop and I came to a big realization. As learning professionals, we all see information on the science of learning almost every day and we’re becoming better and better at incorporating this information into our instructional design and training delivery practices.

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3 Modern Learning Trends to Look Forward to in 2019

InSync Training

A new year presents new opportunities for modern learning advancements. Undoubtedly, exciting technologies will emerge, and practitioners will identify creative and innovative ways to engage learners while working to reach organizational goals. What does the next year hold? We don’t have a learning & development crystal ball, but based on some trusted sources, a few predictions give us hope for a productive and successful year.

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Authoring Tools: What They Are and Why You Should Use Them

Lambda Solutions

Creating an eLearning course may seem simple, but doing so actually requires a significant amount of coding and technical expertise. One way to avoid the hassle of figuring out how to create an eLearning course compatible with your LMS, as well as cut the development and update time while drastically increasing the quality of your courses, is by using an eLearning authoring tool.

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The Impact Of Augmented Reality In Education

eLearning Industry

Augmented Reality is the best way to engage the students. Technology is the most attractive concept for kids, why not using it for the good? We all know that we remember better what we saw than what we listen. With AR apps you can teach complex concepts to the students easily. 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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The Neuroscience of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Learningtogo

Last night, the music from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer reminded me of a Christmas long gone by. It was a happy memory, so why was I starting to cry?

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Avoiding the LMS Overkill

QuoDeck

“The world is full of people who will help you manufacture tornados in order to blow out a match” Shaun Hick, Author. What LMS Overkill Is And Ways To Avoid It? In a fast-changing world, organizations need to keep their teams up to speed with the latest trends and methods for each industry. This requirement for learning has spawned the multi-billion-dollar Learning Management System (LMS) industry.

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7 Best Practices for Effective Custom eLearning Content Development

Obsidian Learning

Every project begins the same way: with an identified client need. Sometimes this need is clearly defined from the outset, but often a bit of analysis is required to get a handle on its true scope. Generally, we whittle away at our shared challenge and create a roadmap towards an appropriate solution. At Obsidian Learning, we’ve spent over 20 years honing our process, always adapting it slightly to adjust to client and project specificities.

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Top 50 Most Popular eLearning Industry Articles For 2018

eLearning Industry

In eLearning Industry, we love quality content. We’re crazy about well-written articles; we’re always on the lookout for talented eLearning authors and we feel really lucky we have so many of those writing for us. Wondering what I’m talking about? Check this list of the top 50 most popular eLearning Industry articles for 2018. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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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Does Your Brain Need Santa Claus?

Learningtogo

SPOILER ALERT: If you believe in Santa Claus, you might not want to read any further!!! What do Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, Leprechauns, Unicorns and my “lucky” putter all have in common? They are all examples of “magical thinking.”.

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6 Microlearning Myths Debunked [Infographic]

CommLab India

How well do you know Microlearning? Is it only about short learning nuggets? Check our infographic to dispel 6 most common Microlearning myths. The post 6 Microlearning Myths Debunked [Infographic] appeared first on Custom E-learning and Online Training Blogs - CommLab India.

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Meet the Team: Holiday Edition

TalentLMS

There are two types of people in the world. Those who believe the adage “you are the company you keep”. (Soooo, like, I’m a cat?). And those who say you are the things you do every day — the small rituals and the grand traditions. We think it’s both. That’s why we asked the entire company to share their favorite holiday tradition. That thing they do that makes them feel like it really is the most wonderful time of the year.

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5 Popular Employee Training Methods For Workplace Training

eLearning Industry

Effective training is never approached as a one-size-fits-all method. But with all of the options available, identifying and selecting the best training method for your employees can be overwhelming. So, we’ve put together a simple guide to help you find the perfect training method for your needs. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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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Dramatic Use of Educational Data Mining in Corporate eLearning

Tesseract Learning

Databases, Data Mining, Knowledge Discovery, or predictive analysis all mean the same. In this article, I will be describing the usage of Educational Data Mining (EDM) for corporate eLearning.

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Next Gen Training: Training for Multiple Generations

Clarity Consultants

Many of the innovations and training methodology updates that circled around Millennials and Generation Z can be just as effective for Gen Xers and Baby Boomers. If you need to train multiple generations, here’s what you need to know. The post Next Gen Training: Training for Multiple Generations appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development.

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New Year’s Resolutions: a New Perspective

Gameffective

Have you heard of the infamous New Year’s resolution cycle? Even if you haven’t, you are probably familiar with it to some degree. It goes something like this: As the New Year approaches, you set your sights on a goal you want to achieve during the upcoming year. Let’s say you decide to get in shape in order to participate in an 8k race. You draw out a detailed workout regimen and dietary plans, and zero in on habits which you must change, en route to achieving your goal.

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How ?o Boost Employee Performance With Virtual Reality Training (VR)

eLearning Industry

Virtual Reality training (VR) can make new hires feel confident in their roles, mitigate stress in high-risk positions, or even enhance customer service. Let’s explore some of the ways VR training can boost employee performance. This post was first published on eLearning Industry.

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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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Good Habits Make Good Managers

CLO Magazine

“The chains of habit are too weak to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.” —Samuel Johnson. For the past several years, the SAP SuccessFactors Human Capital Management Research team has been conducting research on the topic of continuous performance management. A key finding from this research is that making the shift to a more continuous method of performance management is as much about changing people’s mindsets as it is changing actual processes.

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e-Learning Templates: Interactive Templates For Quick and Easy Course Creation in Articulate Storyline

Swift eLearning Services

Swift Elearning release the new set of Articulate Storyline ready-to-use interactive elearning templates to help budding developers and instructional designer in custom elearining content development. Click on each image to view the template details. Interaction- 002 In spite of the simplistic styling pattern, the color combination makes the template very attractive and eye-catching.

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Flash to HTML5 Conversions: Can Lectora Do It?

CommLab India

Can you leverage the authoring tool Lectora for Flash to HTML5 conversions? This blog answers your questions. The post Flash to HTML5 Conversions: Can Lectora Do It? appeared first on Custom E-learning and Online Training Blogs - CommLab India.