Companies around the globe have canceled sales meetings and training sessions and are enacting work from home policies to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Yet sales enablement professionals must get new hires up to speed and keep teams on track in a world where face-to-face meetings are impossible. Traditional training and sales enablement approaches won’t solve this challenge. But building a virtual training program when you’ve relied on in-person sessions can feel like an overwhelming task. Fortunately, there are proven tactics that organizations can employ to train across geographies and time zones. Use this guide to learn how the right strategy and technology can help you manage high-performing virtual teams.

No matter what web conference platform you use, you’ll find the mindset and the tactical tools described here will help you get better results in your next web event.  P.S. While you’re reading, notice the additional resources referenced and be sure to download these helpful tools for your virtual tool kit.

The skills needed to succeed on the job are changing at an unprecedented pace. Reports say that skills learned today remain relevant for an average of only five years. Consequently, Learning and Development (L&D) professionals must train today's employees for the skills that will be needed tomorrow-even when those skills haven't yet been identified or, in some cases, created. Training employees for skills that haven't been invented yet is no easy task. So how can L&D upskill everyone from entry-level employees to senior management for an unforeseeable, quickly changing future? To do this, L&D first must identify: A framework for building future skills The most-needed emerging skills Capabilities for success, regardless of the skill set In this white paper, Training Top 10 Hall of Fame members explore these  challenges and detail how they are responding to future-proof their organizations, particularly in the wake of the Coronavirus and beyond.

Today, 26% of Americans say they’re online almost constantly and people spend an average of 5 hours a day on their mobile phones. We do everything from shopping to watching videos using the Internet on our mobile devices. Being online has been integrated into every aspect of life. Our dependence on digital platforms and mobile devices has impacted not only the way we communicate, but the way we learn, as well. In fact, 47% of organizations have already incorporated mobile learning into their training programs. With the way things are changing, it can be hard to find the perfect learning solution for your needs. With so many learning management systems on the market, it can be difficult to determine which option checks all of the essential boxes for your company, or if a traditional LMS is actually the right solution to address your learning needs. When it comes to learning solutions, BenchPrep stands out by going far beyond the benefits and functionality of a traditional LMS by focusing on learner success. Explore this detailed comparison guide to find out how traditional LMS software solutions compare to BenchPrep, and see why the world’s leading education and training organizations leverage BenchPrep to deliver their online learning programs.

Leaders have a lot to manage. They need to move projects along, keep the big picture and goals of the organization in mind, and manage their direct reports. Servant leadership takes a new approach to traditional responsibilities by placing an emphasis on serving employees and removing obstacles to their success. Servant leaders help employees perform at their best by building trust and providing feedback that helps employees grow. They give employees the space to problem solve and learn new skills while also stepping in to help them overcome challenges when needed. Servant leadership helps build strong relationships and empowers employees to be their best, which benefits the organization and the bottom line. Like with most things, practice can help individuals become effective servant leaders. In this infographic, we'll teach you how to put servant leadership into practice. You'll also learn: -The characteristics of a servant leader -Ways servant leaders and traditional leaders differ -How servant leadership benefits your organization

Turn ‘How You Live’ Into ‘How You Learn’ We live in a world where we can easily and remotely chat face-to-face with friends, family, and colleagues for free. When we order a package, we expect to at least have the option to receive it within 24 hours. We can learn how to repair a broken pipe with a short YouTube video, and use filters and swipes to share and enhance just about anything. In the context of all this easily available and convenient functionality, how can we expect our employees to enjoy and absorb top-down eLearning? Creativity is—and will continue to be—among the most sought-after of skills. Instilled believes that it’s time to start making decisions about learning technology, content, and programs that promote a creatorcentric culture. One which values user-generated content. It’s time to #LearnLikeWeLive

Creating and facilitating a training program is a huge undertaking. There's so much to consider, like who will receive training, what topics you'll train on, what type of content to use, how you'll deliver it, and so much more. One really important piece that frequently gets overlooked is determining the goals and metrics you'll use to measure the success of your training efforts. Many times, organizations don't look at the success of training efforts until it comes time to renew funding and leadership wants to see the return on their investment. This usually leaves program managers scrambling to pull reports on metrics like utilization or launches, which don't show changed behaviors or improvements in competencies. In order for your training efforts to be successful, it's important to determine what your goals are up front, as well as how you'll measure those goals. But sometimes creating the goals and metrics for training can feel just as daunting as putting together the program. In this ebook, you'll learn ten steps for creating goals and metrics for training in a manageable way. You'll learn: Why it's important to set goals and metrics for training How to continually monitor and measure the success of training using milestones Why you should share training goals with everyone How to set meaningful goals for your training program

Debunk the myths that are holding your L&D program back. Few things set back ROI like misdirected resources. Download our latest ebook, Your Learning & Development Assumptions: Truth or Lie?, to learn:  Top misconceptions that derail L&D programs Realities of today's employee trends and expectations Common pitfalls to avoid when strategically developing employee education programs. 

The beginning of a fiscal year is the ideal time to evaluate transformative ideas and a potential digital transformation strategy. An organization’s efforts to use technology to solve traditional problems is probably one of the most beneficial from a business perspective. Digitally transformed organizations can improve their customers’ experience, elevate their brand reputation, adapt more quickly to rapidly changing technology, address sudden industry shifts, and more.

For talent leaders, critical skills are gaining momentum in the race to develop effective talent and business strategies. But the focus on employee skills isn't new. We still hear about talent shortages and skills gaps. More recently, the "soft skills" or behavioral skills that underpin long-term sustainability, leadership and agility are taking center stage. In this eBook, Saba gathered stories from progressive companies that have successfully embedded critical skills to deliver organizational capabilities at scale and ensure employees can perform, innovate and grow in areas that are strategic to organizational success. You'll gain insights into: Reskilling to compete in times of growth and transformation Tips for nurturing behavioral skills that support company values How social learning and collaboration can help build critical skills How to close skill gaps by linking performance, feedback and learning Ready to learn more? Download this eBook and get inspired to develop and enable critical skills in your organization!