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In the face of the deadly Coronavirus, we know you are probably frantically trying to convert hours and hours of classroom training to e-learning, figuring out how to train hundreds, if not thousands, of employees working from home, dealing with kids (or pets) climbing on your lap in the middle of conference calls and Webinars and virtual sessions—or perhaps all of the above and more.
That’s why all of us at Training magazine wanted to provide as many resources as possible to help you deal with the “new normal.” From Live + Online certificate programs and online articles written by industry experts for www.trainingmag.com to Training Magazine Network (TMN) Webinars and Learning Centers, we hope these resources will help make your job and days a little easier.
Training matters! And we will get through this—together!
TRAINING LIVE + ONLINE CERTIFICATES
Virtual classroom technology enables L&D teams to reach all audiences, at any time of the day, with just a simple Internet connection. But engaging your audience using this type of technology requires a unique skill set that combines using virtual presentation, facilitation, and design techniques with technical knowledge to skillfully deliver online learning events.
To help you hone your online training expertise and connect with your peers, Training magazine is offering two new Live + Online in-depth certificate programs:
Online Virtual Trainer (a series of 4 sessions starting April 20 or August 3)
Online Virtual Designer (A series of 4 sessions starting June 1 or October 19)
- Receive a participant guide containing job aids (including The Virtual Trainer’s Competency Model and a 4-Step Virtual Activity Design Process)
- Receive examples and platform checklists to help navigate the various live online platforms in the market today (WebEx, Zoom, Adobe Connect and GotoTraining); and key points to remember for you to use as you design, develop, deliver, and support your live online courses.
Save 10% when registering online with discount code tctm. This offer is for new registrations only and is available while space is available.
TRAINING MAGAZINE NETWORK (TMN) WEBINARS RELATED TO COVID-19
UPCOMING WEBINARS:
4 Strategies for Building a Culture of Learning Remotely
Tuesday, April 21, 12 p.m. Eastern
Michael Moore, Senior Advisory Consultant, D2L0
Adopting remote-work opportunities delivers positive changes to critical business metrics, such as reduced expenses, increased productivity and engagement, and decreased turnover and attrition.
Join Michael Moore, D2L, while he explores the 4 steps every organization can take to build a culture of learning that maximizes each employee’s potential and gives remote workers access to the same professional development and skills-mapping support as those on-site.
During this session, attendees will learn:
- 3 typical challenges organizations face when it comes to remote work
- 4 distinct strategies on how to effectively build a vibrant learning culture
- Tips and best practices on how to implement each strategy
To register, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/2293?gref=tmag4-1-2020
Help! How to Quickly Convert Classroom Teaching to Live Online
Thursday, April 30, 12 p.m. Eastern
Becky Pike Pluth, President and CEO, The Bob Pike Group
Learn how you can get up and running with participant-centered Webinars on any and all platforms.
- Examine steps to rapidly convert face-to-face content to live online (webinar)
- Review templates to plan and prepare for presenting without a physical audience
- Experience interactive online learning and 5 tips to make yours more engaging
To register, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/2299?gref=tmag4-7-2020
The Need for Critical Thinking in Crisis Situations is NOW
Thursday, April 30, 3 p.m. Eastern
Ray Jimenez, Ph.D., Architect, TrainingMagNetwork.com, Chief Learning Officer, Vignettes Learning
In this Webinar, you will learn about:
- Understanding the impact of an organization’s employees and team leaders’ readiness for crisis response.
- Effective crisis response and the critical involvement of mindsets and preparations
- Learn basic skills in Critical Thinking that apply to Crisis Situations
- Creating organization-wide awareness about the unknowns and unexpected crisis that could hit the business
- Case study on crisis responsiveness
To register, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/2278?gref=tmag4-2-2020
Design & Deploy Critical Skills Training for Employees Suddenly Working from Home
Tuesday, May 26, 12 p.m. Eastern
Allen Partridge, Ph.D., Head of Evangelism, Adobe Digital Learning Solutions
You will learn:
- What are the core skills required for working from home?
- Should you re-examine remote work policies?
- How can you anticipate the needs of this new group working from home?
- Will you need to finance this change with technology or software grants?
- Discover how User Generated Content & Social Learning Spaces in Adobe Captivate Prime can facilitate engaged communities for learning these skills.
- What specific skills will employees need to rapidly master?
To register, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/2302?gref=TMNSA1-4-7-20
WEBINAR RECORDINGS:
URGENT: Moving Presentations Online: Coronavirus, Training Sessions, and Events
Richard Goring, Director, BrightCarbon
Coronavirus is causing businesses to cut or make drastic reductions in business travel, and to cancel or move conferences and events online. But conference organizers, training teams, and trainers still have jobs to do, so the question immediately becomes: How do you do your job when people can’t travel or meet face-to-face? It’s not a case of just taking your in-person content and presenting it virtually—if you’re to be effective, you need to understand how online presentations are different for the presenter, their slides, and their audience. Once you have a handle on that, it’s a case of figuring out how you can eliminate distraction for your audience and engage them with compelling content.
To hear the recording, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/2271
Training in the Time of COVID-19: Tips and Lessons Learned (sponsored by UMU)
Emily Ullberg, Director of Global Projects, UMU
Coronavirus is causing many businesses to rethink how they do training and forcing L&D professionals to rapidly move to more virtual and online solutions. How are businesses facing these challenges? We can learn potential solutions for delivering training around the globe from new technologies such as AI-enabled learning platforms, such as Umu. Many of its customers have already been dealing with COVID-19 for the last few months. It’s been tough, but they’re getting through this —and you will, too. These are a few of their stories and solutions.
This Webinar will help you walk away with ideas for:
- Effectively moving in-person learning online
- Scaling role-play and practice opportunities virtually
- Empowering workforce development remotely
Listen to the recording at: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/2291?gref=tmag3-23-2020
Managing Virtual Workers Today (sponsored by Cornerstone Cares)
Bob Nelson, Ph.D., President, Nelson Motivation, Inc.
With the nationwide move to have employees work from home to limit social distancing in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, many managers are faced with virtually managing their employees for the first time. Find out what it takes to successfully manage virtual workers, learn the pitfalls and successful tools and techniques other organizations are successfully using on this topic, and increase your confidence for effectively getting work done through workers who are not in the office. Topics include:
- The growing importance of virtual work and the virtual worker
- Setting clear goals, expectations, and control for virtual workers
- Building trust, teams, and accountability with virtual workers
- Technology tools and strategies for extraordinary communication
- Promoting inclusion and collaboration with virtual workers
- Virtual recognition and rewards for remote workers
To hear the recording, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/2290
Working from Home: Proactive Planning to Deliver Results
Jack Phllips, Ph.D., Chairman, and Patti Phillips, Ph.D., CEO, ROI Institute
Flexible work systems have been in operation for years, but now that so many workers are being forced to transition to work-from-home arrangements because of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, it’s imperative to be as prepared as possible to deliver results while working remotely. With today’s advancements in technology and digital tools and resources readily available, it’s suggested that many employees can now work in any place, at any time, with no problems. The primary goal is to plan your work and work your plan. The secondary goal is to continue remote working once the panic is over. After attending this session, participants will be able to: 1. Explore when and how flexible work systems can be developed. 2. Identify the success factors for working remotely. 3. Determine the necessary steps to take to show the value of working remotely.
To listen to the recording, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/2286?gref=TMNSA1-3-21-20
TMN LEARNING CENTERS
All the resources Training Magazine Network (TMN) has around Corona virus-related and remote learning topics are all consolidated in one convenient “virtual room,” making them easy for members to find:
TRAINING MAGAZINE ONLINE CONTENT (www.trainingmag.com)
Now’s the Time for L&D to Lead the Way
The Risks and Benefits of “Heat” at Work
COVID-19: Protecting Your Employees and Business
Benefits to Provide Employees Amid COVID-19