Learning Management & Talent Development Insights
Latest trends, ideas and reports in the world of talent development, learning management and edtech
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How to Stay on Top of E-Learning Trends in the Informatics and Digital Health Sector
When you are in the digital health and informatics industry, staying informed regarding trends, in general, can be important. However, staying on top of e-learning trends in this highly technologically advanced industry can be even more important. Ensuring that your future employees receive current course material and instructors stay updated regarding techniques is vital. In […]
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Knowledge Sharing in the LMS: From Classic Training Modules to Collaborative Learning Efforts
Today’s employees aren’t going to sit around and watch decades-old training videos for six hours and then take a test on the computer to see how “competent” they are on what they learned—it’s tiresome, ineffective, and ends up costing much more time, money, and culture points than you might realize. Instead, organizations are being driven […]
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Incorporating eLearning with your PMS to Encourage Growth and Goal Achievement
If your organization already has an LMS in place, you might think that you can move to the PMS and get started on the next thing. The reality is, though, that these two systems aren’t static—they are very much interlinked and rely on each other to build the organization that you’ve always wanted. But what […]
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Evaluating New Hires
Evaluating new hires after their first year can be challenging. This is especially true when your new employees don’t know what to expect. In this article, we’ll give you ideas on how to turn new employee reviews into a tool instead of a chore. It’s not only helpful to new employees to know what their […]
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Mastering Instructor-Led Training with an LMS
Many people believe that learning management systems consist of eLearning alone, with lessons solely based on online platforms. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Instructor-led training is a real possibility with current LMS platforms. This actually provides a much higher level of convenience because of the ability for remote learning in a virtual […]
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Common Training Problems Faced by Top-Level Managers
Good leaders are critical to the proper functioning of an organization. Without them, things can go downhill pretty quickly. Top-level managers spend a lot of their time measuring, managing, and increasing performance. To be able to do this efficiently and successfully, they need to train and develop their employees. Failure by leaders in primary positions […]
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OJT Success: Building the Support Team You Need
On-the-job training or OJT is often seen as an informal process. In truth, it can be, but it does not have to be. In some cases, informal OJT efforts are all that might be needed – introducing a new employee to their daily duties does not require much in the way of formality, for instance. […]
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Linking Training to Business Results: Key Tips and Tricks to Boost Success
Learning and development (L&D) is a critical consideration for all organizations, regardless of size or industry. Without a robust L&D initiative, it is impossible to close skills gaps and compete against other businesses. Still, it is easy to lose sight of the bigger picture of linking training to business results amidst all the talk of […]
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5 Tips to Increase OJT Training Program Success
Learning on the job – it’s something we all do to some extent. Whether it’s getting acquainted with the layout of the new place of employment, learning the ins and outs of a position, or something more formalized, learning takes place all the time. On-the-job training, or OJT for short, can be a critical element […]
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Tips, Tricks, and Tools to Enhance Your OJT Program
On-the-job training (OJT) plays a central if often understated, role in the success (and failure) of organizations, large and small. Too often, it boils down to an employee taking action, another employee witnessing that action, and a checkmark being added to a box that basically says, “yes, this person understands what they are supposed to […]
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Understanding Common Mistakes When Developing Custom Training
Pre-made learning content can be an invaluable asset. It allows you to get your L&D efforts off the ground quickly, without the time and expense involved with creating custom training. However, despite that value, “boxed” content is only good up to a point. Eventually, you will need to create custom content for your learners. When […]
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Encouraging L&D Success: Turning Employees into Lifelong Learners
Learning and development (L&D) too often takes a backseat to performance management. The truth is that they’re two sides of the same coin. You cannot improve performance without learning and growth, and development does not occur without performance management. Employees who are lifelong learners will inevitably translate their experience and knowledge to productive outcomes for […]
