September 2020

The increased quality of online learning and the rise of modular credentials has made historic barriers to education, such as cost and time, less of a problem. Article Author:  Adam Medros, President and Co-CEO, edX Among COVID-19’s many harmful effects, America’s workforce is currently reeling due to the unstable economy. At the end of July, […]

Big-picture tips for converting in-person training into a kick-butt virtual classroom. Article Author:  Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts Around the globe and across all industries, the pandemic has moved in-person training to virtual classrooms. Independent, freelance training consultants who want to stay in the game, you must embrace creativity and innovation. Now is the time to convert your

Author:  By Margery Weinstein More money could lead a person to choose one job over another, but once in the job, there may be things more important than money in inspiring an engaged, highly performing staff. Last week, I was reminded of Daniel Pink’s book, “Drive,” by a doctor I interviewed for an article on

The key to becoming a successful communicator is grounded in discovery. It’s not a change you “put on” when you think you need to, but rather it is discovery of your real self that is manifested through natural communication behavior that you own. Article Author:  Scott Weiss, CEO, Speakeasy, Inc. The profound message behind Simon

Employees’ ability to express their ideas clearly and convert complex information into easy-to-read business documents gives a company a competitive advantage. Article Author:  Daniela McVicker Do your employees spend too much time planning, writing, and proofreading business reports? Do you spot the grammar and syntax errors in e-mails sent by your staff? If the answers

This compilation of Best Practices columns aims to help Learning and Development professionals create more inclusive organizations. Article Author:  Neal Goodman, Ph.D., President, Global Dynamics Inc. In light of the growing awareness of bias and bigotry and the need to address racism and create more inclusive organizations, Training magazine compiled this list of my Best

While we may not be able to control our initial response to stress, we can learn to quickly assess the true gravity of it, and employ our rational minds to recover more quickly. This is cognitive resilience—a powerful skill for enabling effective learning. Article Author:  Lucy English, Ph.D., VP Research, meQuilibrium Employees spend a lot

As colleagues return to offices during the COVID-19 pandemic, safety, communication, and resiliency take center stage. Article Author:  Nikki Sumpter, SPHR, SCP, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, Atlantic Health System Remember New Year’s Day 2020? We all were enthusiastic about the start of a new decade. Many of us made lists of

The cycle of updating compliance training is getting faster, and the variability between states is getting more complicated and convoluted. Article Author:  Dru Armstrong, CEO, Grace Hill Federal employment and workplace standards generally have been a predictable and, of course, required compliance benchmark for multifamily housing property managers. While state variations have always existed, the

Excerpt from “Nobody Wants to Talk About It: Race, Identity and the Difficulties in Forging Meaningful Conversations” by Michael Sidney Fosberg. Article Author:  Michael Sidney Fosberg What makes me an expert to hold forth opinion and proffer dialogue on sensitive topics such as race, identity, and the difficulties in forging meaningful conversations? What makes anyone