Learning Management & Talent Development Insights
Latest trends, ideas and reports in the world of talent development, learning management and edtech
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Tracking On the Job Training: Tips and Tricks to Maximize OJT
Training is necessary across all positions and for many different reasons. You’ll need to provide training to new hires during the onboarding process, but you’ll also need to deliver mandatory corporate training on topics like diversity in the workforce. One training-related area where many employers struggle is tracking on the job training, which can lead […]
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Your Guide to the Most Common OJT Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
On-the-job training is crucial for many organizations. It’s perhaps the best way to ensure that employees have the right skills for the job – they learn through shadowing others and through hands-on application of what they have learned. However, it’s important to understand that OJT can be derailed by mistakes, and a surprising number of […]
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Who Should Provide On-the-Job Training? Understanding OJT Delivery Options
On-the-job training, or OJT if you prefer, has been part and parcel of the employment experience for a very long time. In many ways, it’s the original form of training. When the first apprentice signed on, they learned the ropes in a hands-on way. Today, OJT still plays a critical role in organizations large and […]
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How to Define Learner Personas and Goals When Creating a Training Plan
To create a successful learning and development strategy, you must put the learner first. While that seems like common sense, many HR departments and L&D developers fail to do so. Instead of prioritizing learner needs, they prioritize organization goals. Start with creating learner personas to help you focus your L&D initiatives. That’s understandable, at least […]
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Content Chunking: Tips to Accelerate Learner Success
When you think about learner success, what comes to mind first? Chances are good it’s something like completion rate, information retention, or the ability to apply lessons learned during training to an employee’s regular duties. All of those are correct. However, the challenge lies in achieving those optimum outcomes. Many L&D initiatives struggle when it […]
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Innovation and Creativity Zones and Their Impact on Your L&D Efforts
“Innovation” – it’s one of today’s hottest buzzwords. However, it’s more than that. It represents the goal to which so many organizations aspire, and yet somehow fall short. Often, a lack of innovative capability stems not from missing in-house talent, but from the wrong culture. It also comes from not supporting employees through the right […]
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Training Records and 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance: What Organizations Should Know
21 CFR Part 11 applies to all digital records within your life science business. That includes your learning and development initiatives. It is important to understand how the FDA’s rules affect training records, including their storage, access, and more. Of course, navigating this area can be confusing, so we created a guide to help ensure […]
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The Most Important LMS Features for 2021
With 2020 having wound down, it’s time for business and organization decision-makers to plan for the next year. One decision that more and more people will need to consider is their learning management system (LMS). With the lessons 2020 taught about digital connectivity, it’s more important than ever that organizations have the latest LMS platforms […]
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How eLeaP Complies with FDA’s 21 CFR Part 11
Life science companies are required to adhere to FDA‘s 21 CFR Part 11 when it comes to digital record storage and access. These rules were handed down as part of the FDA’s strategy for reducing the risk of data breaches and information exposure. However, many companies struggle to understand how the rules apply to them […]
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Coming Back to Work Safely
With COVID-19 continuing to wreck havoc on our lives and the economy, the choice to come back to work can be one fraught with angst. If you are an employer, it is even more challenging. How can you safely re-open? How can you ensure your staff are protected when they return to work? Are you […]
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Top Coaching & Mentoring Training Courses
According to a Robert Walters’ Employee Insights Survey 83% of nearly 10,000 survey respondents said they would benefit from mentoring, but only 29% work for companies that offer any mentoring programs. What’s the difference between coaching and mentoring and does it matter? If you have had a great manager or boss, would you attribute your […]
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Top Diversity & Inclusion Training Courses
Having a diverse workforce is a key strategic advantage in increasing employee engagement, improving performance, and creating innovative business solutions. Acknowledging and accepting individual differences, encouraging everyone to be open to one another and share their ideas, coming together as one. An inclusive workplace is one where all employees feel valued, respected, and treated with […]