In the fall of 2020, we surveyed our customers about diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Our findings reveal that leading organizations are getting increasingly sophisticated in their approach. No longer a side initiative, actions to create inclusive cultures are becoming more holistic, pervasive, strategic, and measurable. But there is much to be done. Our research also reveals opportunities to close gaps between leadership intention and plans and the real-world perspectives and experiences of our people. Where is your organization on this journey? This report will help organizational leaders: Benchmark your organization’s progress on diversity, inclusion, and belonging against other global companies Identify potential gaps between the views and actions of your leadership and the perceptions of your employees that can impact your culture and performance Identify next-level actions your organization can take to close those gaps

What did employees actually learn and did it improve their performance? Every learning professional wrestles with this question. Often held up as a way to address these issues, microlearning is a scientific methodology designed to test learners out of the skills, coursework, and knowledge they have already mastered and deliver targeted learning experiences that fill in gaps. However, there’s a lot of noise in the learning technology marketplace from vendors claiming to provide microlearning when all they provide is over-gamified bells and whistles that do nothing to change learning outcomes. This eBook will clearly define microlearning, the science backing it up, what actually makes it work and how microlearning fits in with your broader learning and development strategy.

21 Surefire Facilitation Techniques in Virtual Training + Engagement Matrix Exercise and Video

Did you know that 80% of employees enjoy game-based learning at work more than traditional training methods? With so many employees working from home and many feeling stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed, game-based learning can be that "magic elixir" that adds the right amount of fun needed. Tapping into the power of play allows businesses to not only stimulate learning retention but also improve company culture. By applying gamification strategies, and adding game-based elements (games, points, badges, leaderboards, competition, rewards, etc.), companies can accelerate the learning process, improve retention rates, and promote a fun environment.  Download this eBook to see how a well-known cosmetic company drove ROI by creating a gamified learning environment to effectively train its global sales team. You’ll learn how to apply the same gamification strategies - including making virtual onboarding more interactive and effective. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) brings tremendous benefits to organizations of all sizes.    There is a growing push for DEI in business because it benefits organizations with things like a 50% drop in staff turnover and a 56% increase in productivity.  What effects do DEI efforts have on your leadership team?  Is your management team accurately reflecting your DEI goals? Download our free eBook - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Leadership

You and your team put a lot of effort into creating training.    But to showcase your value to the rest of the organization, you need to speak their language. And ROI is the metric everyone understands.   Use this training ROI calculator template to: Calculate ROI for many types of training initiatives, such as onboarding, sales enablement, customer service training and more Show the impact of L&D team efforts on business performance Forecast time and budget savings as a result of training Produce ROI charts

Employee mental health has long been a taboo topic in the workplace, but there has been a recent shift at organizations to cater to health and wellness of employees. This shift has resulted in the need for all employees to be able to recognize the signs of mental illness, know how to offer support, and how to handle the tough conversations that can stem from discussing mental health. In this ebook, you’ll learn: Key elements for building a strong mental health initiative at your organization Common myths and misconceptions about mental health and how to overcome them How to get buy-in throughout the organization for a mental health initiative

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35 Thinking Tools to Create Impacts in Compliance and Technical Training

How do you prepare for the unknown? Confounded by the complexities of the last 22 months and the impact to the business, leaders need to pay special attention to the emotional impact on their workforce.  How do you support your people going through this process on both the human and business side of the change management equation? It is more critical than ever to be emotionally intelligent and build trust through clear and frequent communication to promote successful implementation of change. This report published by American Management Association (AMA) addresses the human and business strategies needed for managing change today-how it affects your people, your awareness of it and the way to approach it.  L&D professionals exploring techniques for preparing, communicating with, and supporting their management teams to successfully implement change will find this a valuable resource.  

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?
 How can we get started with D&I learning?
 What's the best way to measure results of D&I learning programs? Navigate trends and topics in diversity & inclusion learning, and strengthen your strategy today.

Did you know 80% of employers say that 2020 exposed critical gaps, forcing them to prioritize learner engagement and access to high quality, relevant content? Check out this research report by OpenSesame and Ben Eubanks of Lighthouse Research & Advisory for an in-depth review uncovering expert insights and strategic solutions your organization can utilize to stimulate your learning programs. In this report, you will learn about: How personalizing the learning experience impacts talent development. Creative ways to build a strategy that closes the skills gap and increases learning engagement. Steps you can take to grow the next generation of leaders.

The pandemic has forever changed how we work and learn. Not only have organizations discovered the strategic possibilities of a distributed workforce, but employees have also come to expect flexibility and choice in how they communicate and collaborate. Even as companies around the world return to physical offices, supporting both in-person and remote employees will be essential to thriving in a competitive business environment. A hybrid workforce is here to stay, creating new challenges for L&D professionals looking to train the workforce.   Download our white paper, The Essential Hybrid Training Playbook to learn:  How ready your organization is for hybrid training How to prepare for a new working environment 6 steps to building a future-proof L&D strategy

What is hybrid learning? It’s simply the live delivery of learning in both virtual and in-person environments. The future of work is hybrid. So is the future of learning. Our eBook is here to help you navigate this future. We’ll introduce you to our 5-stage hybrid learning model, including practical tips for designing, prepping, and facilitating hybrid sessions. This eBook explores: Why we need hybrid learning Shifting your mindset for hybrid learning Designing a hybrid learning session Preparing and planning the logistics Managing and selecting tools and technologies Facilitating and delivering hybrid learning

For years, organizations researched, explored and discussed transforming content to a more learner-centric, multi-modal, personalized environment. But the actual transition has been arduously slow. Although the workforce has grown increasingly mobile, remote and dispersed, most learning organizations continue to focus on in-person, instructor-led training. Of course, 2020 and the onset of a global pandemic upended everyone’s perception of "business as usual" and kicked all of these trends into overdrive. Learners expect the technology and content associated with learning to behave the way technology and information behave in their everyday lives. They want personalization, context and relevance, and they want it immediately.  Download the free eBook by Brandon Hall Group and Xyleme