Upskilling and reskilling are not just nice-to-haves in today’s market. Organizations must invest in skills development for their teams to ensure that employees have the skills to perform their current jobs and train them to transition into entirely new roles within the company. Creating effective upskilling and reskilling programs relies on delivering relevant and personalized content to employees at their time of need.   Download this ebook to learn about some of the misconceptions about content production, including how to avoid the temptation to simply copy and paste content as a means to repurpose materials and the pitfalls of using rapid authoring tools to quickly develop content.

Are you someone who likes to hear and tell stories? Well, who doesn’t, right? Do you also feel that stories help convey your message better and more easily? Of course, they do! So, what if we told you that you can create impactful L&D courses that can  Keep your audience engaged till the end Help them retain the information easily Make learning feel like a breeze, and not a burden Yes, with the right tools and resources and Storytelling as the add-on, it IS possible!  Start creating engaging courses that can positively impact a team's revenue by up to 30%!

The infographic "Mind Games by Monica Cornetti of Sententia Gamification" expertly combines neuroscience and brain-based learning strategies with practical gamification techniques to enhance adult education. It explores how understanding the brain's adaptability and cognitive processes can boost learner engagement and retention. By integrating principles of motivation, emotional resonance, and adult learning theories, this resource equips educators and trainers with the tools needed to create impactful, engaging learning experiences. Designed to make complex concepts accessible, it offers a practical approach to developing educational games that drive behavioral change and improve learning outcomes for adults.

Have you had it with recording your own voice? Most instructional designers feel uncomfortable recording themselves and making their voice the voice of the organization. That is one reason why AI Voice has proven itself as one of the most reliable AI tools for boosting productivity. Take, for instance, the small instructional design team at New Jersey's Ocean County College. Before using an AI voice studio, the team was selective about adding projects. Now, with AI voice, the team can get to all categories of their distance learning needs, such as voiceovers for course materials with various voices, course trailers, and updating content for accessibility.

Generative AI, the latest iteration of artificial intelligence (AI), cuts across industries, dominating today’s business news with continually evolving iterations and applications. Learning & Development (L&D) organizations are exploring ways to leverage this new tool in the hope of automating certain tasks, thereby freeing employees to concentrate on higher-level concerns. This white paper explores generative AI from the perspective of Training magazine’s Training Hall of Fame members—L&D industry thought leaders who explored the topic during an in-person meeting at the 2024 Training Conference & Expo earlier this year. It discusses where they see the potential value in generative AI, as well as the challenges of this new, seemingly omnipresent, technological tool. The white paper includes Training Hall of Fame case studies, tools they are using, lessons learned, and a roadmap for AI L&D success. About the Training Hall of Fame Created in 2008, the Training Hall of Fame comprises organizations that attained a spot in the Top 10 of Training magazine’s Training APEX Awards for four consecutive years. The Training APEX Awards recognize outstanding employer-sponsored workforce training and development. Training Hall of Fame companies are: Birmingham Water Works Board BNSF Railway Booz Allen Hamilton Dollar General Corporation EY Keller Williams Realty, Inc. KLA Corporation KPMG LLP Leading Real Estate Companies of the World McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Medical Solutions Nationwide PwC Rosendin Sonic Automotive Verizon

In this case study you’ll meet Nick Goodman, the Director of Educational Programs at Snowflake, and learn how he uses AI voice in his instructional design workflows. If you create more than 10 hours of training videos, you’ll want to read this case study on AI voice. In this case study, you’ll learn: What is AI text-to-speech How this increasingly lifelike speech technology is authentically impacting L&D content strategies What synthetic voice does for instructional design leaders like Nick Goodman from Snowflake How companies are leveraging AI tools and seeing revolutionary results

Did you know that 33% of new hires quit before they reach six months at their new organization? Onboarding is a vital part of the employee orientation process and can improve retention. New hires need the right tools and information to become a productive member on their team and at the organization. However, for many, onboarding stops after Day 1.  In this infographic, you’ll learn:  How to begin onboarding before an employee’s official start date  What should be done prior to arrival, on the first day, the first week, and the first month of employment  Why onboarding should continue for up to 6 months or more

Learning and development leaders face the perennial challenge with linking learning measurement and broader business objectives. For many organizations, the metrics on learning effectiveness have been for the sake of improving its own process. But L&D doesn’t exist in a vacuum. The impact learning has throughout the organization is increasingly a curiosity for C-suite. In this research summary, more than half of the respondents state that they have linked learning to business outcomes, and as a result, are now seen as a strategic business partner. Simultaneously, nearly half stated that they lack the budget, tools, and time to deliver that level of analysis and map learning activities to business change. This study features market research and surveys that illustrate where a sampling of the L&D industry is succeeding and falling short. Brainier has teamed with The Brandon Hall Group to create this Research Summary. In this research summary, we focus on how organizations can make progress toward deeper analysis of learning objectives and the role they play in driving business impact. Topics include: The current state of learning measurement Complexities to the analytical process Key Questions to consider Strategy suggestions to avoid common mistakes How The Brainier LMS can help

With the world of work rapidly shifting to a skills-focused lens, you need to evolve your approach to developing workforce capabilities before necessity does it for you. Transforming into a skills-based organization (SBO) is a complicated, emerging process, but with the right tools and strategies, a little guidance, and a future-focused mindset, your business will reap the benefits.   In this 15-minute introduction, you’ll get prepped for the SBO journey with answers to your initial burning questions, including:  What are the benefits of an SBO?  How do you become one?  What can you do today to start your transformation?

Conflict often has a bad reputation. But in the workplace, conflict can be incredibly productive. For example, conflict is more likely to occur in diverse teams and organizations where people challenge each other to reach the best solution. By diving into the psychology of conflict, you’ll better understand the people you work with (and for) so that conflict doesn’t cause as much stress. And you’ll learn about the skills and tools to help you better identify, manage, and resolve conflict efficiently. Download Psychology of Conflict in the Workplace to: Learn the three types of conflict in organizations Understand how psychological and physiological factors influence workplace conflict Find out how differences in personality type and interpersonal needs shape conflict behaviors Discover the five conflict-handling modes Determine what changes you can make to better prepare your employees to manage conflict effectively and efficiently