It’s Time to Break the [virtual] Ice! And Avoid Awkward Starts & Silence! In an era of non-stop virtual meetings, there are few tools that have become quite as indispensable as the icebreaker. If you’ve tried to run meetings with Zoom, Google Meet, or other video conferencing software, you’ve probably noticed that screens can impose a distance which can be challenging to overcome. When participants don’t feel engaged, meetings are less productive. By learning to deploy the right icebreakers at the start of your virtual meeting, you’ll help participants stay focused, engaged, and energized, making your meeting a success.

Career growth used to mean climbing a linear ladder based on a fixed path of development. Today, career growth is more of a lattice structure that can be a personalized journey based on skills, progression, interest, and career goals.... that is, if you've got the right skill-forward, agile mindset. How much agility do you bring to career planning and development? Take the quiz to determine your career agility quotient.

There’s a lot that goes into managing a training program. Between getting leadership buy-in, selecting the perfect content, and identifying skill gaps, measuring ROI is often a task that is considered too difficult to manage. But when leadership wants to see the results of your training program, hard data is one of the best ways to paint a clear picture of your program’s value. Through the Kirkpatrick Model, a four-stage model that allows for both qualitative and quantitative data, this task becomes quite straightforward. In this eBook, we’ll cover: The four levels of training evaluation Ways to implement the Kirkpatrick Model How to align training outcomes to business objectives

New year, new training budget. Putting it together is easier said than done, though. From your team and vendors, to the tech you use and events you plan to attend, there’s a lot to consider. To simplify the process, this annual training budget template and tracker will help you: Plan your budget, and track spending, across different categories Get instant visibility if you’re under or over budget throughout the year Identify areas that need higher or lower budget allocation

Technology brings the world together and enables content delivery on a broad scale, but challenges to creating inclusive and accessible content can still arise. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), approximately 61 million Americans (25% of adults) live with at least one disability or impairment.  And if one in four learners are unable to access your content, this has a direct impact on your business and profits. In this eBook, Chris Paxton, President of D3 Training Solutions, and trusted consultant of eLearning Brothers and Interactive Advantage Corporation, you’ll find out how your organization can design more inclusive and accessible content. It’s simpler and more attainable than you think!

Ready or not, it’s time to adapt your training program for the digital world. In order to be set up for success, you need a long-term eLearning strategy or you risk being left behind. But with over 800 learning technology options to choose from, how do you know which option is best for both your business and your learners? How can you be sure you are choosing an option that will scale with your business and provide you the data you need to make smart (and quick!) business decisions? In this free infographic, you'll get a 7-step guide to help guide your learning platform buying decision.

Corporate learning has gone through a paradigm shift. Traditional classroom training methods are no longer effective! In the post corona era, employees expect much more flexibility and choice in the training programs. Videos play a crucial role in the new learning environment. According to Forrester Research, employees are 75% more likely to watch a video than read documents, emails, or articles. Wondering how you can use videos to supercharge the L&D program at your company? Download our white paper now to find out: How to supercharge your L&D program with the power of videos? 4 simple steps to create the perfect video for your L&D program 5 excellent examples of videos in corporate L&D

Personalized training is a measure that can be used to provide a highly customized and relevant employee learning experience. It enables training to be aligned with employee interests and offers opportunities for upskilling and reskilling.  By personalizing training to each individual employee, a culture starts to form that fosters growth, productivity, and engagement.  In this Infographic you’ll find:  More benefits of personalized training for employees and organizations  The most utilized personalized training tools organizations use  How to personalize training at your organization

The more you know about the behaviors, styles, work ethics, skills and personal drivers of your workforce, the better you can determine what productivity to expect along with things like what roles and promotion opportunities will best meet each employee.

As diversity & inclusion takes center stage in corporate strategy, learning programs will be a key element of driving progress within your workforce. What's needed is a learning approach that goes beyond simple awareness building to activate true behavior change. Download our strategic guide on D&I learning programs to explore key concepts related to D&I learning. Access the guide to take a closer look at: Why D&I learning programs? Why now? What D&I topics should companies focus on? Which technologies are most effective for D&I learning?
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