Back in 2009, a leading study of CEOs proclaimed that creativity and innovation were critical skills for the future. I don’t think that they were wrong. Since then, a proliferation... read more →
When we do our job well, trainers and talent specialists can have big influence on people, organizations and society. This week, we're sharing an infographic to remind us we should... read more →
Who Do we Serve? Who do we serve? “I’m here for the learner,” Janice, a management trainer told us emphatically. It was Fall in 2018 and I was facilitating a... read more →
Doing the right things, doing them well, and doing them in the most efficient order, is critical for making instructional videos fast, and ensuring they are engaging and lead... read more →
Ask new workplace trainers how they feel before walking into a classroom and many will admit feeling anything but calm. In fact, most will talk about nerves. “A colony of... read more →
As a field of professional inquiry, what we know as workplace learning or talent development hasn't been around for long. Maybe a hundred years or so if you go back... read more →
Instructional podcasts and videos aren't instructional if no-one learns. And as we share in our media workshops for workplace learning professionals, the formula for learning is understand + remember... read more →
In Brief: Millions of dollars are wasted every day on poor quality training that is delivered in businesses, non-profits and government agencies. But it doesn't have to be the case.... read more →
Article in Brief: Communication isn't just about getting your message right. In fact it's much more complex. Here are 5 principles that will ensure your communication is effective and leads to... read more →