October 2021

In the Hot Seat: Rob Kjar on how to handle the wrenches that the pandemic has thrown into the work environment The post Post-pandemic leadership with Rob Kjar appeared first on Training.

In the Hot Seat: Paul Carroll on what you really need to advance in your career and what to avoid The post The top five career development mistakes people make with Paul Carroll appeared first on Training.

As I was editing the feature stories in this month’s online-only issue focused on learning assessment, badging, and certification, a scene from The Wizard of Oz popped into my head. After spending much of the film bemoaning his lack of courage—despite his actions to the contrary—the Cowardly Lion receives a special badge from the Wizard

Obtaining learning, behavior, engagement, and performance analytics is critical to the L&D team, and the organization, as they need to know the value of their training programs and how training activities relate to employee performance. The post Measuring Training Effectiveness appeared first on Training.

Blockchain-based, stackable digital badges for professional training increase learner engagement and become a verifiable and trustworthy credentialing portfolio unique to each employee. The post Putting Digital Badges on Blockchain appeared first on Training.

Micro-credentials provide a focused and strategic pathway to help people develop and communicate in-demand capabilities and engage in lifelong, life-wide learning. The post Designing Micro-Credentials for the Future of Work appeared first on Training.

Don’t view training needs analysis as a singular one-dimensional outcome-based exercise. It requires a 360++ view, a structured approach, and an inclusive/diversified assessment. The post Conducting an Effective Training Needs Analysis (TNA) appeared first on Training.

Generate long-term career success and increase training volume with digital credentials. The post Amp Up Training with Digital Credentials appeared first on Training.

While both certificates and certifications can serve to reward an individual for achieving a milestone, certifications are more likely to lead to a measurable impact for the certifying organization and increased proficiencies for the learner The post Distinguishing “Certificates” from High-Value “Certifications” appeared first on Training.

Here is a sample of three case studies from the book, Leadership Case Studies, that are most instructive and impactful to developing leadership skills. The post Leadership Case Studies appeared first on Training.