Learning Management & Talent Development Insights
Latest trends, ideas and reports in the world of talent development, learning management and edtech
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Global Trends in E-Learning
How we learn as individuals and as corporate team members is changing fast, and the pace will continue this year. E-learning is expected to grow globally at an average of 23 percent in the years from now until 2017 according to www.elearningindustry.com, the leading source on the industry.
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How the Right Learning Management System Can Improve Productivity
It’s no secret that most businesses increasingly expect employees to accomplish more in less time. The right learning management system can be the solution to boosting productivity because:
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To review or not to review: hiding quiz answers
You probably know that adding assessments, tests or quizzes is a simple but effective method of building accountability and tracking into your e-learning or training program. To prove return on investment, I believe it is crucial in most organizations to be able to show that the training program not only got implemented properly but that […]
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How Learning Management Systems Can Enhance the Workplace Environment
Studies have shown that e-learning is both cost-effective and convenient, attributes that have led to its quick acceptance by a variety of organizations.
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How to select the right online training platform
According to the latest State of the American Workplace Report, nearly 70 percent of U.S. workers don’t like their job. This leads to a disconnected, less productive workplace. Employees are shown to be more engaged and happy in the workplace when well trained to do their jobs and feel they are adding to the success […]
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3 Ideas On How to Train the Millennial Generation
Each generation of workers has its own characteristics. For those workers that fall in the millennial generation, the characteristic that seems to set them apart is that they live and work in a faster-paced world than the generations that came before them. This directly translates to how this generation needs to train, learn and develop […]
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How to Establish a Measurement Program for Your Training Program
Measuring the effectiveness of a training program can be a daunting task. It ends up being more subjective than objective unless you establish a measurement program for your training program. Use these measurements to ensure that you can gather data and metrics on how effective your training program is (or how ineffective it is).
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5 Innovative Ideas for Conducting New Hire Orientations
When new employees come into a company, it is up to human resource professionals to conduct new hire orientations. Orientations of this nature bring the new employees up to speed on the culture, policies, and procedures of the company. Rather than host a run-of-the-mill orientation, use some of these innovative ideas to add some fun […]
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3 Common Complaints about Online Training and How You Can Solve Them
Trainees can love or hate online training. Some of the common complaints employees have about training online have solutions, so you have a way or turning complaints into satisfaction. Discover what these common complaints are so that you can resolve them before they become issues for your organization.
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Online Training Can Help to Avoid Lawsuits
When safety is an issue, online training can help you to avoid lawsuits. This is especially true for particular types of companies, such as manufacturers, construction workers, railroad companies and other companies that deal with large machinery or situations where employees can be injured. Even when safety is not the primary concern, many other factors […]
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The Five Characteristics of an Effective Leader – Leadership Tips
Some argue that great leaders are born. Others, however, say that education and training can shape and form individuals into great leaders. No matter which side of the argument you sit on, one thing holds true. Effective leaders all share five primary characteristics. Draw inspiration from these five characteristics to create effective leaders of tomorrow […]
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The 5-Step Process to Choosing the Right LMS
Choosing the right LMS for your organization goes beyond finding a system that meets the training and development needs of your employees. In fact, choosing the wrong LMS can lead to downtime, which ultimately leads to a loss of money for the business. Use this easy five-step process to ensure that you are making the […]