Learning Management & Talent Development Insights
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5 Steps to Developing and Implementing a Talent Management Strategy That Works
The focus throughout the corporate world, including within the realms of eLearning and training, is all about talent management. As we’ve mentioned in previous articles, it’s no longer enough to simply focus on cutting costs. Employers are recognizing the skills gap between what they need and what’s available is their biggest downfall right now, and […]
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Why You Should Prioritize Talent Management
We’re facing a new environment in terms of the American workforce. In the years immediately following the recession, the ultimate goal of businesses large and small was simply to survive, and surviving meant cutting costs in any way possible. It wasn’t a market that was friendly to employees—the threat of being laid off was lurking […]
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It’s Not All Fun and Games: The Top Gamification Mistakes
Gamification is a buzz word in today’s eLearning and corporate training, but it can really go beyond being trendy. When done correctly, gamification can increase the effectiveness of your eLearning materials, and ensure you’re getting the best possible return on your investment. But what happens when your gamification goes wrong? Consider these mistakes—some of the […]
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Incorporating customer service training videos that work into your eLearning
Everyone loves a video right? So is there a role for customer service training videos in your eLearning? Of course, that would explain the popularity of sites like YouTube, and that popularity has led an increasing number of companies to ditch their live training demonstrations, and instead opt for videos. Videos are even easier to […]
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Cross-training employees brings big value for franchises
When you’re a franchise owner, you want your employees to work at a peak level of productivity and be able to manage a variety of tasks, particularly if you’re not always able to manage operations on-site.
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The value of simulations for healthcare eLearning
If you’re creating training or development materials for the healthcare industry, simulations aren’t just optional—at this point, with all of the available technology, combined with a lack of overall resources of the healthcare industry, simulations have become a necessity.
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Effectively Designing eLearning for a Global Audience
Our world is one that’s almost entirely impacted by globalization, particularly in terms of business and corporate organizations. Many companies have employees not just across the country, but across the globe, so how do you tackle the challenge of providing training and development that speaks to a diverse international audience? eLearning provides the perfect opportunity […]
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Best Practices For Healthcare Simulation In eLearning
What if you could practice surgical procedures, diagnose complex medical conditions, and respond to emergencies in a risk-free environment? Healthcare simulation technology makes it possible to do just that. From nursing to surgery, simulation has become an integral part of healthcare education, providing learners with the opportunity to acquire and refine their skills in a […]
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Why employee development is an ignored concept and what you can do about it
Employee development is one of the most overlooked and underutilized aspects of management and leadership, yet it can be one of the most valuable. It’s not just employees that see development training as a hassle—most managers also are unwilling to put the necessary time into the process, and the result is frustration on the part […]
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Top 5 tips for creating case studies that pack a punch
Are you tired of a portfolio of lackluster case studies that do little or nothing to grab your audience’s attention? If so, there’s no better time to learn how to craft a case study that packs a punch than now. Crafting a stand-out case study goes beyond simply outlining the problem and solution. A well-crafted […]
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Engaging eLearning: Include a case study
When you understand how adults learn, it allows you to create more effective eLearning training materials. One of the primary components that is important to understand in the adult learning process is that we want to learn in a way that we can then quickly apply to a real-world situation.
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Soft skills: An important challenge for today’s trainers
Soft skills are very unique in terms of how they are taught and learned. Unlike hard skills, which focus on ensuring an employee successfully masters a certain skill to directly apply in the workplace, soft skills are really all about changing an employee’s emotions, behaviors or reactive techniques. Soft skills are typically what employers are […]
