Do your teams have the right skills and capabilities to keep focused, keep moving, and keep growing… in spite of economic uncertainty? Your organization’s success relies on its ability to deliver valuable products and services to your customers. This can be a challenge in the best of times, but even more so during periods of market uncertainty when the ability to pivot despite disruptions to ‘working norms’ may signal whether your business meets its strategic goals. Today, it is more important than ever that learning and development (L&D) support organizational change with effective work-based learning that enables learners with the right skills and capabilities that are essential to maintain momentum. And to ensure that high-quality services are sustained, however the landscape shifts. In this thought paper, we explore how the right work-based learning provides a common language and approach to work that will help your teams adopt new ways of working and create solutions that better meet the needs of your customers.

From storytelling to easter eggs to boss battles, there are tons of ways game designers keep players hooked. Download this infographic to incorporate these winning strategies within your eLearning content. Plus, turn to the last page to see an actual game in action, and download the matching project file to modify, customize, and keep for yourself! 

Did you know that according to the CDC, 26% of Americans self-identify as adults with functional disabilities? Just imagine the business impact of excluding 1 in 4 learners! While no one sets out to purposely create barriers to learning, we all see the world through our own lens. Between an aging population and an overall shift towards a more equitable culture, an inclusive design must consider the full range of human diversity - even beyond WCAG and Section 508.   To ensure your learning is relevant and accessible to everyone, follow these guidelines and checklists.

The inner fire is the most important thing humans possess. - Edith Södergran A culture of learning is relevant to any organization. However, the need for healthcare organizations to promote this is critical since evidence-based practices are constantly evolving and your clients’ well-being depends on your staff’s knowledge and skill. To provide the best care and optimize health outcomes for persons served, healthcare leaders must tap into that inner fire within their staff and enable continuous learning opportunities. How can you tap into your staff’s inner fire and create a learning culture? Download this white paper to learn: What a learning organization looks like The five main disciplines of a learning organization Real-life examples of how a learning culture can be applied Steps to sustain a culture of learning

Introduction When Peter McLaughlin and I first began talking about the topics of communication and feedback specifically, we quickly realized we had several things in common. We both felt that we were not particularly effective in giving feedback. In fact, we felt that we were pretty bad. We enjoyed the challenge and the positive results that come with a successful feedback conversation. We wondered why we had not naturally learned to give feedback. We agreed that if we were provided with a roadmap or model for giving feedback, we would have performed much more effectively in such situations. Looking back at particular examples, we both had a sense of delight from the positive encounters, and a sense of dread over the sessions that left us feeling discouraged, beaten down and lackluster. So why did we begin a project filled with such negative emotion? The answer—both to improve our own feedback skills and to examine what it would take to teach a new perspective and help "turn the opinion tide" that has made feedback a dreaded negative topic. Who doesn’t want to get better? Have you ever known anyone who said, "Nah, I’ll just stay mediocre and by the way, I don’t want a raise, promotion or exciting project…" Probably not. Our internal drive propels us to strive, learn and improve.

With the changes happening in the working landscape, from remote work to skill gaps, companies are having to move away from the old command-driven leadership practices. Managers are shifting to more of a supportive model where they offer guidance, and their employees learn how to adapt to change more easily.  Developing effective coaching skills is critical to organizational success. Whether you’re developing your employees or working to improve your own skills and capabilities, effective coaching skills impact business results.  In this infographic, you’ll learn:  Why coaching skills are critical to the success of your organization  Seven skills to develop to help turn managers and leaders into coaches  When coaching is most effective

The challenges the business world has faced over the last few years have shed a brighter light on organizational vulnerabilities and opportunities to improve the way we work - none more so than workplace training. While most employees value the training they get in the workplace, very few — along with many leaders — believe that L&D programs are bringing the best results, prompting employers in every industry to think more strategically about their L&D programs. In July 2022 Emergn conducted a survey of more than 1,200 professionals from the US and the UK to tap into the minds of both learners and leaders of organizations and discovered: How workplace training is a powerful tool to recruit and retain top talent in an organization Why there is a disconnect between learners and leaders on the effectiveness of workplace training If leaders can showcase the results of workplace training to prove its benefits to employers

What's the reality of training today?  Poor engagement, low completion rates and next to no knowledge retention. Despite learning leaders aiming for the exact opposite. Here are the numbers: 6.5% of learners complete their training (excluding mandatory training) 87% of training is forgotten within one month of training 80% of new skills are lost within one week of training if not used Bridge the gap between corporate training and real work outcomes How are we still getting training wrong? Corporate training programs are designed in a way that’s inherently flawed, focusing mainly on passive content delivery. Action-based learning helps bridge the gap between theory and practice, and leads to significantly higher knowledge retention and completion rates.  Download the eBook and learn how to apply action-based learning to deliver a stellar ROI for your company. Special Bonus: Check out our free Practical Guide to Using Action-Based Learning, designed especially for L&D professionals. 

Course design and delivery that makes optimal use of technology can transform virtual classrooms and boost the value of higher education.   As colleges and universities grapple with falling enrollment levels, they’ve had to take a long, hard look at their business models and the new realities of student needs and expectations. The majority of students still see the value of education, but they are looking for flexible education models to better support their success. Many experts view hybrid flexible models as a natural and necessary evolution of teaching and learning that will keep higher education relevant in the fast-changing modern world.   Download this Technology in Education report to learn how customizable tools that take advantage of best practices in instructional design encourage participation and lead to richer educational experiences.

Measuring the results of organizational learning is far from being an exact science. Learning technologies play a huge role in the challenging task of keeping track of employee learning performance. Business learning management systems lead the way in terms of gathering learning data and presenting it in a comprehensible manner — through their analytics and reporting tools — allowing both training professionals and business managers to identify any pain points related to employee performance and then make the best decisions. This white paper presents how company success is directly connected to employee performance, how e-learning can boost it and how a business LMS and its analytics and reporting capabilities can support instructors and managers in every step of the way.

Nonprofits, like many other kinds of organizations, have accelerated their interest in eLearning technology (specifically, learning management systems) as more employees shift to remote workers. Contributing to this need for better eLearning tech may be higher demands for special requirements and regulations. The challenges nonprofit organizations face are often similar to that of for-profit organizations, but nonprofits do face some unique additional challenges. The first step to overcoming these challenges is to recognize potential obstacles and be prepared for them. By nature, every new expense for a nonprofit is examined by how effectively it contributes to "the mission" of the organization. A few of these obstacles include achieving management buy-in, showing value in eLearning tech year-over-year, and how technology can help retain employees. Empowering your learners with a robust LMS and aligning your learning programs with the greater organizational objectives can make all the difference when tackling these challenges. In this eBook, we focus on how nonprofit organizations have been turning to eLearning technology to overcome recent challenges. Topics include: Cultural differences in nonprofits Using learning tech to adapt and thrive in a nonprofit world Ongoing challenges nonprofits face Why attitudes are changing Moving into the future with confidence

Competency-based online training focuses on demonstrating specific, measurable skills. Organizations should seriously consider this approach to training, as it benefits all employees and leads to better performance and business success. Learning technologies such as learning management systems are taking competency-based online training to a whole new level, creating a more personalized learning environment where L&D professionals can help trainees develop the right skills and acquire the right competencies.  What you will learn from this brochure: What is a competency-based training How to develop it How a business LMS supports competency-based training

Forrester conducted an online survey with 440 respondents and four interviews with sales enablement strategy decision-makers in North America to explore this topic. We found that organizations understand the value of agile content, but can’t always produce and use agile content across the enterprise. This recent Forrester report, Agile Content Strategies Deliver Business Results And Drive Sales Adoption, reveals how sales content has evolved and how business leaders must adapt. Download your copy today to see how you can overcome business pressures changing sales content management. You’ll learn: 3 key sales content research findings Why marketing content is an essential sales tool How lack of resources and incentives limit sales content impact 3 agile content best practices to increase buyer engagement 4 recommendations to gain significant business benefits

Onboarding is a vital part of the employee orientation process. 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

Choosing a new Learning Management requires a lot of time and research to ensure you're making the right decision and purchasing a system that is a perfect fit for your particular business. This eBook was created to make the process a lot easier for you by sharing all the different features and elements you need to consider when buying a new LMS.

"If you build it, they will come," right? Unfortunately, this is rarely the case for training. Creating a successful program goes beyond selecting courses and implementing a learning management system. Success for your learning and development (L&D) team means high utilization of employee eLearning courses and strong learner engagement. Yet, engaging learners at your organization can be a daunting task, so we’ve gathered simple, cost-effective strategies from companies just like yours to share with you. Download this white paper to read more. 

Score Winning Results Using Games for Spaced Learning No matter how engaged your learners are during a training session, they tend to forget what they learned over time—a phenomenon known as the "forgetting curve." Leveraging training games, in short, repetitive sessions spaced out over time (often referred to as spaced learning) has been proven to work! Download this eBook to improve training recall and minimize a loss of knowledge.

Did you know that organizations with a high-impact learning culture have 37% higher employee productivity? Download your free guide, "Build a Learning Culture in 5 Steps," and learn how you can develop a learning culture within your organization.

Training programs can influence employees' attitudes toward the company. Professional online courses are a great opportunity for skill development. Thanks to the numerous innovative features of the learning platform, employees can make the most of their time and take great courses.   Instructors often struggle to deliver high-quality skill development programs. Not only are they easy to create using MATRIX, but the deployment of modules is also efficient. Also, employees like to participate in training programs because they are involved and include innovative features. What you will learn from this brochure: The most important skills in the workplace How trainers can promote skills development with MATRIX How MATRIX can boost employee retention rates

The Equal Pay Act of 1963. The 9-to-5 movement. Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In. The battle for gender equality in the workplace has a long history and it’s one that’s still being fought in every industry and level of work, from C-suite offices and boardrooms to service centers and shop floors. Along the way, new terms have emerged as our collective understanding of gender dynamics has grown: the glass ceiling, the broken rung, impostor syndrome, pink-collar jobs. But what is the state of gender diversity and equality in the workplace in 2022? How much progress has been made in closing the gender pay gap and uplifting underrepresented groups? To answer this question, we’ll look at recent statistics and headline-making stories about women in the workplace, piecing together the overall picture of gender equality today and how to move forward. Before we dive into the data, and anecdata, it’s important to get some context on gender equality as a whole. Discrimination doesn’t start and stop at the office door, it affects every aspect of life, from the personal to the professional. And it begins much, much earlier than you may think.

Training can be a costly process but it’s an important part of employee engagement and retention. With any training plan, leadership will want to know how much the training is going to cost, the profitability of the training, as well as what the value of it is to the organization overall.   That’s why proving return on investment (ROI) is a vital step in any training strategy. ROI helps leaders better understand how the efforts of the organization are performing and what changes need to be made to get the desired results. In this ebook, you’ll learn: The training costs of compliance, onboarding, and upskilling/reskilling  How much it will cost an organization if they don’t train employees  How to calculate ROI for new managers, compliance, and onboarding plans

A recent Fortune/Deloitte survey found that 71% of CEOs are anticipating that this year’s biggest business disrupter will be a skills shortage - costing businesses trillions of dollars by the end of the decade.    Finding the right kind of training to address the skills gap is a huge challenge. The marketplace is awash with traditional programs intended to boost a standard array of skillsets. But many of these won’t complement the specific transformation you’re looking to make. Especially as L&D teams are increasingly challenged to align learning programs to their organization’s strategic business goals.  How you choose to train your teams has never been more important. Learn why work-based learning is superior to traditional training and 6 key reasons businesses are embracing it to future-proof their business.

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Organizations must commit to continually evaluating the employee learning experience and how technology is either making or breaking that experience. Is it disrupting their workflow? Is it hindering productivity? Do learners actually enjoy and find value in the programs they use? Is it making them better at their jobs? Is the work and time spent using systems having a positive impact on the business goals? These are questions that must be asked, assessed and acted upon. Download this eBook to learn how it’s done.