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 →
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 →
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Learner-centered learning is key to effective workplace learning and talent development. However a lot of learning experiences are designed around the topic. And more often than not they're designed around... 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 →
In Brief: The money you spend hiring a trainer can either be an incredibly good investment. Or a disappointing waste of money. How do you make sure you hire the... read more →
If you want to freshen up your learning podcasts, interview some subject matter experts (SMEs). Interviews add life, credibility, another perspective and, another voice. It's important to record each interview... read more →
It's frustrating for learners to watch training videos that are blurry. They increase cognitive load and distract viewers from the topic. What's more they simply look unprofessional. A lot of... read more →
