Businesses are aiming for big growth. Navigating this growth and economic challenges depends on strong franchisees, hence expectations for franchisee performance is rising every day. But keeping quality and customer satisfaction high requires effective training. A recent study showed 64% of shoppers blame poor experiences on under-trained staff, highlighting the importance of robust training programs.  

In the field of instructional design, professionals often grapple with the sheer volume of tasks required to create engaging learning experiences. There's a constant battle to balance the intricate details of crafting content, designing assessments, and building interactive modules against the pressing deadlines and strategic planning needed to make learning experiences truly effective. This overwhelming array of duties can stifle creativity and hinder the strategic vision necessary for high-quality instructional design.  

Immerse yourself in an empowering session with Dale Carnegie’s CEO, Joe Hart. Drawing from the pivotal lessons of his Wall Street Journal Bestselling book, Take Command, Joe shares how you can confidently step up to lead, elevate your career, and master your life. Dive into time-proven principles, invaluable leadership tenets, and transformative narratives from leaders around the globe. Uncover a blueprint to accelerate your career trajectory and be more fulfilled.  

Virtual reality (VR) technologies are increasingly prevalent in our homes and workplaces. As these technologies become more accessible, education and training are frequently pointed to as a prime use-case. But how to design and deliver them to effectively improve learning remains a challenge.  

Dive into the world of strategic gamification with experts Monica Cornetti and Christian Gossan in this insightful session. Monica, a renowned figure in gamified learning, will provide an engaging overview, demonstrating how gamification drives real business results beyond just fun and games. Christian Gossan, celebrated for his transformative program at KPMG and featured in prominent platforms like HBR and NPR's "Marketplace Morning Report", will share his insights and the positive impacts validated by Harvard Business School research.  

How are YOU handling the 'new normal'? No, not your employees.  No, not your organization.  HOW ARE YOU DOING?  

Step into the future of learning with our special session on XR (Extended Reality) and spatial computing in 2024. The new year is poised to be a breakout year with a new wave of reality-bending headsets and simulations that unleash a wave of experiential and visceral learning.  

In today's dynamic digital world, content creators are constantly on the lookout for ways to make their work process more efficient, without compromising on quality. Whether you're an instructional designer, a learning developer, or simply someone passionate about crafting compelling content, you understand the value of having a powerful toolkit by your side. This session will be your gateway to the vast universe of tools designed for quick and smart content creation.  

Do you want to solve your biggest challenges in keeping your training engaging? Do you want your training to be the most memorable and effective? Do you want your attendees to say that your session is the most engaging?

Most talent development programs drive improvement in business measures-just not necessarily all the improvement. Taking full credit for the improvement in performance measures is a bit unfair-and, quite frankly, will diminish the credibility of the results you report. That is why it is important to give credit where credit is due by taking a step to isolate the effects of your programs and projects on improvement in measures that matter.  

Are You Part of the 74% of Team Leaders Struggling to Motivate Their Team? Credibility is the linchpin of trust, both within and beyond your organization. Yet a mere 26% of Americans perceive CEOs as credible in their words and actions. According to SalesFuel's 2023 State of Credibility in America study, there is a compelling link between leadership credibility and workforce motivation.

In today's dynamic business landscape, soft skills are a critical differentiator. How do you ensure your training programs effectively boost communication, leadership, and other essential skills? Look no further than virtual reality (VR)!  

Join Michael Hruska, President/CEO of Problem Solutions, and Christina Christina Barss, Chief Transformation Officer at Problem Solutions, for a dynamic 45-minute webinar designed to transform your FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) into an actionable strategy for AI and Change Management. This session is tailored for learning and development, as well as HR professionals, who are navigating the complex landscape of AI integration in their organizations. Our focus will be on developing an AI-ready culture that thrives on skills development, mindset shifts, and continuous learning.

Have you ever noticed a gap between what people say they will do and what they actually do after you talk to them? Lack of action and follow-through have negative consequences for the customer journey and business outcomes.  

Join Chad Udell, co-founder of SparkLearn and author of Shock of the New: The Challenge and Promise of Emerging Technologies as he breaks down various products and platforms that offer capabilities beyond the obvious providers.

With thousands of podcasts under her belt, Becky Pike Pluth has put her personal style and brand out for the world to grab. And in this session, you’ll discover how to find your podcasting style and voice, why it’s a good idea for trainers, and exactly how to get started. Takeaway a game plan for quickly creating messages that matter, building your audience, and translating it all into training results.  

The use of improvisation as a training tool provides better listening, better focus, and better understanding. And it's a whole lot of fun. Often, however, it gets a bad rap because people think of it as something just for the stage. How many times have facilitated a training session and searched for experiential learning that sticks? Improv is that tool.

Sales kickoffs are a great opportunity to inspire teams, build connections, and align on business objectives. SKOs are basically one big learning event: they’re about equipping your sales people with the tools and knowledge they need to be successful and deliver their targets for the coming year.  

Sales reps and teams can achieve their highest level of success if they learn to sell like Rock Stars. Rock Stars succeed because they dream big, set high goals, leverage talents, promote continuously and more.  

In today's rapidly evolving eLearning landscape, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has proven to be more than just a passing trend. With its ability to provide personalized, adaptive learning experiences, AI is radically transforming eLearning. However, with the excitement and potential come several questions: Is it expensive? How do you get started? Is it feasible for your organization? Garima will be addressing these questions, demonstrating how you can implement AI in your eLearning courses without incurring substantial costs through the power of pilot programs.  

Software simulations play a pivotal role in fostering engagement, interactivity, and knowledge retention among learners. In today's digital landscape, the ability to create intuitive and effective software simulations is a game-changer for both trainers and learners.  

One of our most popular webinars from 2022 is returning with an update on how training professionals are incorporating AI voice into their workflows. In January this year, AI and Generative AI have begun to dominate industry newsletters, and learning and development are no exception.  

It’s understandable that lots of people were overjoyed about being able to get back into the physical classroom after lockdowns and being apart. Trainers and facilitators around the world rejoiced in seeing people’s body language, using their flipcharts and finally being with real human beings again.   

Best practice organizations allocate 4-5% of the learning budget for measurement and evaluation. Yet, most L&D teams invest just one percent or less of their budgets to measurement and evaluation—and most of that investment is in tracking who is in the program (Level 0), reaction to learning (Level 1), and learning (Level 2). Very little data is captured for application (Level 3), impact (Level 4), and ROI (Level 5). This is not good news.