November 2020

As trainers, we should remind ourselves that stakeholders probably don’t know they don’t have to settle for fast-food training but rather can order a gourmet meal. Article Author:  Amy Chapman, CPTD, Learning Strategist, PPD You receive a call from Janice, the senior vice president of Sales. Tell me if this conversation sounds familiar: “Our team […]

When instructional designers partner with subject matter experts (SMEs), one of their roles is to help SMEs choose the most crucial content for learners to absorb and present it in a meaningful way. This process leads to a “good mix”—much like the results of a successful recipe. Article Author:  Irene Stern Frielich, Founder and President,

How to stay aligned with so many more people than ever before—your boss, your direct reports, and your colleagues all over the organization chart. Article Author:  Bruce Tulgan, CEO, RainmakerThinking How can you stay aligned with so many more people than ever before—your boss, your direct reports, and your colleagues (sideways and diagonal) all over the

When someone asks, “Why do you talk so much about reflection?” I always say, “To think deeply and carefully about something opens the chance that I’ll think differently, bigger, or even better.” Article Author:  Jason W. Womack, MEd, MA To reflect: To think deeply or carefully about When someone asks, “Why do you talk so

Find out about the latest advances in training technology. Article Author:  Edited by Lorri Freifeld Fierce Conversations launched Fierce Conversations 3D Simulations, an interactive bite-sized learning modality that provides employees a quick and easy way to engage in realworld scenarios, explore emotional responses, get immediate feedback, and reflect on their own performance, all in a

The latest products and services launching in the training industry. Article Author:  Edited by Lorri Freifeld TWI Institute, a global leader in TWI (Training Within Industry) training, learning, and advising, introduced TWIST, a real-time instructor-led, online video platform for its authentic TWI programs: Job Instruction, Job Methods, Job Relations, Job Safety, and Problem Solving. ej4

The latest training industry mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and more. Article Author:  Edited by Lorri Freifeld ACTO, an omnichannel education and engagement platform for life sciences, acquired mobile learning provider Scrimmage. Docebo Inc., an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered learning platform, announced that Amazon Web Services (AWS) will use its platform to scale access to AWS Training and

Envoy’s survey of U.S. employees reveals concerns abound about whether companies can keep workers safe when returning to a shared office.  Article Author:  Edited by Lorri Freifeld As companies grapple with how to provide a safe workplace amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Envoy’s (www.envoy.com) survey of U.S. employees reveals concerns abound about whether companies can keep workers safe

A survey by TalentCards found that 1 out of 3 deskless workers forget most of their training just 30 days after completing it. Article Author:  Edited by Lorri Freifeld Deskless workers—a.k.a., front-line employees such as nurses, salespeople, construction workers, and truck drivers—are on their feet or on the move throughout the workday. Such employees make