Digital Transformation: Modernizing Learning for the Changing Workforce
In our previous blog, we discussed the importance of transforming learning to adapt to changing environments. Today, we’ll discuss adapting learning to address the dynamic needs of a rapidly changing workforce. Building employees’ critical skills & competencies, organizational design & change management, and leadership development are key objectives for HR leaders in 2021. As organizations...
Read moreMobile Divorces Flash...And What It Means For Training
It’s no secret that HTML5 has taken over when it comes to digital content development for mobile devices. In November of 2011, Adobe announced that it would no longer continue to develop their Flash Player for mobile device browsers. What does this mean for training professionals? It means that anyone developing eLearning content intended for...
Read moreWhy the Oil & Gas Industry Needs New Models of Training – Fast
The phrase “failure is not an option” is often used to convey the importance of the task at hand. However, when you take the time to think about it, failure is not an option that someone would consciously choose, but rather the potential result when the person or team is not fully prepared to execute...
Read moreTraining: The Key to Keeping Competitive Dealerships at Bay
One of the more interesting aspects of going through the car buying process is how the sales people always want to tell you about the dealership’s great service department. Terms such as award winning, 5-star rating and state-of-the-art facilities are often thrown around to describe the level of service that you can expect when you...
Read moreStandardized Variation – The Key to Multilingual Training
While “Standardized Variation” may sound like an oxymoron, it may also hold the key to effective multilingual training. The topic has emerged as an important consideration for trainers when developing a standardized course master that ensures consistency across the entire training population, while also accommodating the appropriate cultural variations of local audiences. Too much standardization...
Read moreFive Olympic-Sized Training Lessons for Corporations
As an avid watcher of both the summer and winter Olympic Games, I often find myself inspired by the stories of these athletes and the sacrifices they make in order to realize their dreams of someday becoming Olympic champions. For training experts, the games also represent an opportunity to explore the traits that make people...
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