A popular tool for assessing learner knowledge and attitudes is a multiple-choice test. But how many of us know the ins and outs of effective multiple-choice questions?  

Many presenters act like every good idea has to be original. We call BS on that! Some of the smartest, sharpest presentation tips out there are hiding in plain sight, yours for the borrow-, um, no, they are yours to steal, just like your webinar leader did.

AI is transforming the workplace at breakneck speed, but one capability remains distinctly human: the ability to influence. Studies from Harvard Business Review and the World Economic Forum confirm that influence is the #1 skillset for success in 2026 and beyond. Yet as high tech surges forward, the "human in the loop" — the interpersonal side of communication — continues to lag behind.  

If learning experts really want to design sustainable digital training, then it is unfortunately not enough to upload a PDF here, insert some nice pictures there, add some multiple-choice questions and nice animation, everything as simple and fast as possible. If you want sustained behaviour change, you must invest more: not necessarily money - but ideas and a transfer vision. So, let's do it right! And right does not mean to buy yet ANOTHER top software package, more technical features, or an additional content nugget. Because training design is only one of three areas that are crucial for transfer success. The other two are participants and organisations.  

Is your virtual training inclusive and accessible? Does it provide opportunities for learners with disabilities such as low vision, Why do some teams rise under pressure while others stall? Why do some employees recover quickly from setbacks while others disengage?  

Static slides can share information, but smart learning responds, adapts, and engages. Variables are one of the most powerful (and often underused) tools available to eLearning developers. When applied strategically, they allow you to transform linear content into intelligent, responsive learning experiences that react to learner input and behavior. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to turn traditional slide-based courses into dynamic learning environments using practical, real-world variable techniques.

Training alone can’t keep pace with today’s speed of change—and relying solely on ADDIE and traditional training models keeps L&D stuck in a cycle of rework, long timelines, and limited impact.  

The Challenge: Sales enablement is under more pressure than ever: sellers are drowning in content, managers are stretched too thin to coach, and leaders are demanding proof that enablement drives real revenue outcomes, not just training completion. Meanwhile, buyers have changed, sales cycles have changed, and the proliferation of tools has made it harder (not easier) to execute consistently.  

Leadership programs often look successful. Engagement is strong. Feedback is positive. But a few months later, under real operating pressure, decision patterns look much the same. Leaders can explain the model — yet their choices don’t shift in meaningful ways.  

For learning and development professionals, trainers, and organizational leaders, a well-positioned book is more than a personal milestone — it’s a powerful tool for credibility, influence, and career advancement. When done strategically, a book can clarify your point of view, elevate your expertise, and position you as a trusted authority inside and outside your organization. In this session, you’ll learn how to turn your professional knowledge into a book that strengthens your leadership presence and expands your impact.  

How can we engage Gen Z learners with DOS-based mainframe systems, alien to a generation raised on Windows? In this session you’ll learn how to transform dry, technical topics into lively, learner-friendly experiences by leveraging storytelling, quirky characters, unexpected surprises, and interactive design.  

Most training fails for one simple reason: learners don’t actually know how they learn. Metacognition—our ability to notice, monitor, and adjust our thinking—is the single most powerful (and wildly underused) neuroscience strategy for creating durable learning and real behavior change.  

The role of leadership has never been harder, or more important.  Face it, the expectations we place on leaders continues to ratchet up.  Are you giving your leaders at all levels the chance to succeed now, when you need them most and their job is harder than ever?  

New research shows that 46% of organizations cannot demonstrate a clear ROI from their AI investments in learning and development. The problem isn't AI itself: it's the fractured, unstructured data that feeds it. Instructor-led training is especially vulnerable, with critical information scattered across disconnected tools, spreadsheets, and institutional knowledge that exists only in people's heads.  

You've heard that stories are great for training. But what does story-based training really look like? In this webinar, you'll see how Instructional Story Design humanizes every step of the instructional design process from the first stakeholder conversations to final delivery.  

AI is being implemented across organizations in countless ways, but usage alone doesn’t guarantee value. To justify its cost, AI must deliver measurable impact and maybe a positive ROI. But is it working for you? And if not, what can you do to change it?

Whether you’re leading your own team, or helping people in your organization be more coach-like, staying curious and asking great questions helps solve challenges. But people want more than solutions—they want to be seen, heard, and encouraged.  

Most leaders believe they are facing an accountability problem, when the real issue is a lack of self-accountability. Teams often fall into a "powerless" mindset shaped by blame, excuses, and the belief that outcomes are outside their control.

For decades, expertise has been the gold standard of performance at work. Today, its shelf life is shrinking. In a world shaped by rapid change, AI, and constant reinvention, the ability to adapt is increasingly more valuable than what someone already knows. The challenge for learning professionals is not just building expertise, but helping people avoid Frozen Expertise—when past success quietly limits future growth—and develop the capacity to learn, unlearn, and relearn in real time.

Innovation and creativity are crucial to your org's success. Discover the brain science that creates high levels of both and explore the behaviors of managers/leaders that damage or even kill innovation. Leave with new strategies to solve roadblocks and create a culture that drives impactful innovation across all functions.  

In today’s learning and development market, your portfolio often matters more than your resume. Yet many instructional designers, eLearning developers, and facilitators struggle to know what to include, how to structure it, and what hiring managers are actually looking for. The result? Overbuilt projects, unclear case studies, and portfolios that don’t fully reflect the depth of their thinking.  

International Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 6 and to give you a jump on that day, Dr. Bob Nelson is offering a webinar on Tuesday, March 3 at 12 noon PST/3 pm EST with ideas to better thank, praise, and recognize your employees. Created by Dr. Bob 30 years ago to celebrate the publication of his book, 1001 Ways to Reward Employees, and to remind managers everywhere about the importance of thanking their employees for the good work they do on a daily basis. That book is now in its 66th printing with over 2 million copies sold and has been translated into over 30 languages worldwide.  

Feedback is the lifeblood of learning, yet in self-paced environments, it is often reduced to a generic "Correct" or "Try Again." We know that true skill demonstration requires more than just checking a box; it requires open-text answers, confidence assessments, and critical thinking. Historically, scaling this level of assessment was impossible without an army of facilitators—until now.  

Join New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author Stephen M. R. Covey for a live webcast to learn the principles to intentionally create trust.