For many organizations, the learning ecosystem extends far beyond the four walls of the organization. Although, extended enterprise comprises a relatively small chunk of the L&D budget, it represents a huge opportunity for organizations to build their brand, improve customer relationships, and even generate revenue. Brainier partnered with The Brandon Hall Group to develop this research brief on the state of extended enterprise learning and its future. In this research brief, we’ll cover four key considerations in planning an extended enterprise learning endeavor, as well as case studies of organizations finding success in doing so. Key considerations include: Building the business case Finding the right technology Defining the audience and characteristics of requirements Strategizing your revenue goals for the program

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the workplace in unprecedented ways. Whether it’s the dramatic increase in employees working remotely or the blurring of boundaries between our personal and professional lives, the pandemic has created new dynamics between employer and employee. As these trends evolve, employers will need to be proactive and recognize the expanded role they’ll play in their team’s physical, mental and financial well-being. Accepting this role and supporting their employees’ well-being will be essential to maintaining a productive, satisfied workforce. Download the full white paper to learn more. 

Most organizations don't have to time to build custom content for their training program, but they want to be sure the content is high quality and well-vetted. Enter off-the-shelf content. Using off-the-shelf content for training saves time and money and allows you to offer more variety of content than if you had to produce everything yourself. Plus, you can be sure the information employees are getting is more reliable and well researched than something they'd find on Google. In this ebook, you'll learn how to maximize off-the-shelf content. You'll also learn: How to further optimize off-the-shelf content with the right learning technology Tips for choosing an off-the-shelf content provider How to use off-the-shelf content as part of a blended learning solution

The more relevant and relatable a piece of eLearning is to the learner, the more effective it’s going to be. But are you sure that your eLearning remains both relevant and relatable when it’s read by colleagues in another part of the world, or in another language? Creating eLearning for global audiences isn’t just about making the content available in the languages in use at your organization—though that’s obviously important! It requires an extra layer of course planning to ensure that those ‘relevant and relatable’ boxes remain ticked. Download the eBook to discover: How the right localization process will lead you to more engaging results Key language issues that even non-speakers should understand The importance of having imagery that reflects familiar public spaces and local customs The implications of different cultural preferences such as uncertainty avoidance and power distance index How to better use language selection, display conditions, collaboration tools, and other key features to build better courses

Considering whether virtual reality is right for your training needs? In this eBook, you’ll discover 5 training instances where VR excels. We showcase real-world examples and tell you exactly why virtual reality training works! See how organizations across industries saved money, increased learning retention, and more. The examples in this book will also serve as inspiration for your own immersive learning projects. Remember, anything is possible in virtual reality!

As today’s organizations stare down the challenges of ever-increasing compliance regulations, unpredictable turnover, and rapidly expanding cultural and learning style changes among employees, companies are looking for new ways to automate and scale their training efforts. More and more, they’re finding that help in video. Adaptable to both formal and informal learning needs, video overcomes today’s most common training challenges. It helps instructors increase training quality, speed and effectiveness — all while significantly lowering program costs. But of course, today’s learning and development professionals already understand the potential that technology can offer in the modern training environment. Their real challenge? Convincing their organizations to do more. In this paper, we help L&D practitioners tackle that challenge head on, including: 5 benefits that help convince your decision makers to use video in more ways 14 ideas for supporting and scaling formal and informal learning with video 1 technology — the video platform — that simplifies the use of video for L&D Video training is no longer a novel idea. It’s the new normal. Make sure your organization isn’t missing out. Click below to download this White paper from Panopto.

Storyboarding—imported into our business lives from the world of moviemaking—is a powerful way of getting a sense of what you’re creating before you create it. Completing a storyboard involves documenting screen-by-screen the rough visuals, interactions, assets, and other crucial details of the learning journey you want to build. What are the benefits of this approach? And how can you get the most out of storyboarding? This guide answers these questions, while also providing best practices and examples so you can storyboard your way to eLearning success.

With so many learning management systems on the market, it can be difficult to determine which is best for your training business. You want a solution that can ensure program revenue, grow and scale your business, ensure customers are engaged, and stand out amongst competitors. Unlike a traditional LMS that focuses on the ‘M’ (management of content), BenchPrep takes a learner-centric approach to deliver the best experience out there for the learner, and the data analytics your business needs to make informed decisions about your training program. Need help understanding the nuances? Download our LMS comparison guide to learn more.

Since COVID, digital skills are more important than ever. The world has shifted to a more virtual communication, collaboration, and project management style. Most leaders agree that they will not return fully to a live, brick and mortar workplace. The bad news is that according to McKinsey, 70% of all efforts to boost digital skills - fail. How will your people thrive in the post-COVID, more virtual world of work?  Best-selling author and productivity guru, Mike Song shares the keys to success and reveals three digital skill sets that can no longer be ignored. This e-paper is a must-read for any HR leader tasked with helping their organization improve digital skills.

Yes, change is hard and it keeps happening to us in today’s hyper-complex, uncertain, competitive, high stakes world. Consider these alarming statistics: 75% of projects fail 71% of companies do not feel their leaders are able to lead them into the future 87% of employees worldwide are not engaged at work In summary, projects are a disaster, leadership is diabolical and people are severely disengaged. A piece of friendly advice: STOP stockpiling statistical knowledge about how bad things are "out there." Dwelling on this is more likely to evoke a "I give up, why bother" reaction. Rather, take a thorough, honest inventory of what’s going on "in here." What are you doing, or not doing that might be adding or detracting from positive change? 

What are the biggest losses that come with not training, or training ineffectively? We all saw Starbucks in the news when they shut down stores to train employees on racial bias.  That one day cost them an estimated $12 million in lost profit.  Our eBook goes into more helpful detail to help you make your case for more effective training on a variety of topics including: Safety Training: Safety incidents and OSHA fines can cost you over $1million. Are you keeping your employees safe? Cybersecurity Training: Cybercriminals have stolen over $2 billion from American companies. Is your company next? Sales Training: Improving prospecting, negotiating, and closing skills may translate into hundreds of thousands of dollars in new sales.

Get A Coach | Be A Coach the authors introduce a new framework for coaching that extends the benefits of this powerful tool to the masses. You will see how everyone, at every level of the organization, can get a coach anytime they need one, anywhere they are within the organization and for anything they are doing. Why? So that people can get better results in their job, more fulfillment in the workplace and more growth and development in their careers. For the organization there are also huge benefits: Facilitating knowledge transfer Fostering collaboration Closing the skills gap Establishing real time, on-demand learning

You've put together a great training program with interesting content and a user-friendly platform, and you're feeling excited that learners are actually engaging. But then leadership asks to see an ROI for the program, and you're not sure where to look beyond utilization. It can be hard to know how to prove the value of training and tie it to business success. The Kirkpatrick Model can help you get a complete picture of the success of your training efforts from both a qualitative and quantitative perspective. In this ebook, you'll learn how to measure the success of your training program through reaction, learning, behavior, and results. You'll also learn: How to tie business goals and changed behaviors to training Tips for getting specific feedback from learners How to calculate ROI for training

Our goal is to provide training that is engaging and effective. As more training moves online, it is important to ensure that it offers a natural, enjoyable learning and training experience. This eBook includes: Trends EdTech Tips & Tricks

Digital transformation is undeniably here. You have the opportunity to lead your organization into the future... or you could resist and end up left behind. Here's what you need to know: "Digital transformation" is more than a buzzword. There is "no going back" - eLearning is here to stay. The education industry is typically slow to adapt, but now is the time to seize the opportunity! There are 5 key factors driving this transformation... ... and all 5 of them will have a profound impact on how you conduct business in 2022 and beyond. In this free eBook, we share 5 key factors driving digital transformation and how you can take advantage of this unique opportunity.

Create learning experiences with AI Voices. Learn how the technology has evolved and how natural a WellSaid Voice Avatar sounds. You too can create a Voice Avatar for brand to narrate your learning content more efficiently — without sacrificing quality.   What's in the eBook: Our vision for AI voice What are AI voices for  The value of creating your own AI Voice Avatar A link to listen to the eBook, narrated by WellSaid AI Voices!

Corporate Learning in Today’s Environment Since March of 2020, all in-person learning and in-person workshops have been replaced with online sessions on tools like Zoom and Teams. In addition, organizations started to create more online learning programs and deliver them via their Learning Management Systems. But while the combination of Zoom sessions and digital learning might sound like an effective way to deliver learning, the results are not that great. Learners remain passive and isolated, and learning is still completely separated  from the employee’s day-to-day work. Click below to download this eBook from myQuest.

What will you find in this report? 2020 was an uncertain time for everyone. Corporate training has faced rapid changes that have revolutionized the way we learn and develop ourselves at work. In this report, we draw conclusions on the challenges and contradictions associated with skill training in organizations from a survey of 1,500 HR professionals and employees across various sectors. The analysis of the data obtained reveals some tensions between the different actors within the corporate training sector, but also points to some common ground and key trends for 2021. Download the report and access:  Data obtained from surveys conducted on 1,500 HR professionals and employees from diverse sectors, in the United States, Mexico, France, and Spain Graphs and infographics that reveal where there is alignment and misalighment between the parties involved in corporate training Case studies of well-known organizations that support the conclusions drawn from respondents' answers Opinions of professionals and experts in talent management and development fields

Mental health was once a taboo topic in the workplace, but many organizations are beginning to realize the importance of prioritizing employee mental health and well-being. Although attitudes toward mental health are changing, it can still be hard to know how to offer meaningful support, have conversations about mental health, and get employees and leaders invested in this effort. Incorporating training into a mental health initiative at your organization is a great place to start. Not only can training be used to educate your workforce on stress management techniques and coping strategies, it can help your managers develop skills to support employee well-being and overcome the stigma surrounding mental health. In this ebook, you'll learn key elements for building a strong mental health initiative at your organization. You'll also learn: How to use your training program to support your efforts Common myths about mental health and how to overcome them How to get buy-in throughout the organization for this initiative.

Because the transition to remote work was quick and unexpected, many of us adopted short-term solutions for our day-to-day operations. As remote work has continued to stretch on and becomes the norm for many organizations in the future, we need to find more sustainable approaches to essential operations, like training and development.  The challenge of having a virtual and dispersed workforce can be difficult even for well-established training programs. This guide is packed full of information on how you can deliver an engaging and effective training and development experience... virtually! You'll learn must-haves for maximizing the employee learning experience, including:  Tips for transitioning training online, including integrating a learning platform and choosing engaging content Ways to encourage exploratory learning in a virtual setting How to boost learning retention and training effectiveness 

Video is a key tool in a trainers toolkit. Read the latest research on how best to incorporate video into learning experiences and what high performing companies do differently.

Most people know about IQ and EQ, but now it is time to consider another key measure… Technology Quotient (TQ). In this ground-breaking paper, best-selling author and TQ pioneer Mike Song explains the coming TQ megatrend. Mike defines TQ as the ability to strategically learn, leverage, and share technology. It is a proven, efficient, and systematic way to boost productivity. The paper will provide:  Research from over 80,000 knowledge worker surveys at over 1000 organizations around the world The TQ Assessment Tool (TQAT℠). The first-ever HR assessment tool that measures and improves digital proficiency across the enterprise New ways to inspire widespread adoption of TQ insights Innovative strategies for implementing a successful TQ Initiative This paper is a must-read for any training leader tasked with helping their organization be more effective!

In the current climate, we’re having to respond quickly to the challenge of operating in a fully virtual, at-distance, world of learning. This insight addresses the challenge of how to take a blended learning journey—a sustained learning experience that blends a mix of media, events and channels, over time—and cater for when face-to-face engagement is no longer an option. L&D teams around the world are having to adapt, and to adapt quickly. Global organizations are adjusting rapidly due to the unprecedented impact of COVID-19, and there’s an increased urgency to support change and deliver effective transformation while working and learning at distance. The impact of this transformation is likely to leave a lasting legacy beyond the immediate crisis. If organizations can embrace and deliver effective virtual learning at this time, the benefits (reducing unnecessary travel, for a start) will surely shape the future landscape of ‘business as usual’. And while it may be relatively straight-forward to simply replace a single face to-face component with a virtual or digital equivalent, we know that a sustained learning journey over time is the only way to engage learners and drive behavior change. This insight looks at the steps you’ll need to explore to take your virtual learning to the next level. We will explore and answer: • What are the key strategic steps when designing effective learning journeys? • What face-to-face components in a traditional blended journey may need replacing? • What strategies can you deploy to drive engagement with virtual learning over time?

Localizing your eLearning content can do more than just create a culturally appropriate eLearning experience for your audience, it can also be highly profitable for your organization. In this paper we show you all the ways to capitalize on the benefits of localization.