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.  

Two months ago, Joe shared with us why he loves Windows PowerToys because of how useful they are while designing and developing learning. This time, Joe will share with us all the other tools, free and low-cost, that he has used day in and day out while creating learning applications. You're sure to find one or more of these tools very helpful in your own work. If you have a favorite tool to share as well, we'll welcome your input!

We’re constantly being told that AI will revolutionize the way we all work and what we do, but can you imagine ever not using PowerPoint? It just feels like it’s too embedded into everything to be cast aside. Fortunately, Microsoft, and others, are also incorporating AI tools into PowerPoint, allowing people to benefit from the technological leaps, while still using familiar tools. The anticipated launch of Microsoft Copilot will be a huge boost to storytelling, design, and visualization for many - enabling them to create better presentations much more quickly and easily. It’s easily the most exciting thing to happen to PowerPoint, and the entire Office suite, since it was first launched 30 years ago.

Today’s workforce is always on the move. This tendency toward motion can liberate or demoralize employees, depending on how and why it occurs.   According to Dr. Edie Goldberg, an expert in the future of work and talent management, one of the key ways organizations can ensure their people remain happy is to provide them with the mobility they need to grow within their current workplace. Otherwise, their only option is to start looking for brighter horizons elsewhere. With the right tools and opportunities, you can keep talent engaged and excited about growth within your company. After all, it’s easy to stay right where you are when you feel like you have the entire world at your fingertips. Download this new eBook, co-authored by Cornerstone and Dr. Goldberg, and see how to grow your people and organization to creatively conquer the business challenges of tomorrow.

High employee turnover, low engagement, poor evaluation methods… you've definitely faced some of these challenges at your company. Check out this guide to find out how eLearning can address them.

"The person doing the talking is often the person doing the learning." - Jen York-Barr In today's rapidly evolving world of remote learning and virtual training, engaging participants and ensuring they actively absorb the material can be overwhelming. In this workshop we’ll discover the immense potential of participant interaction in virtual training sessions, and how encouraging active engagement can significantly enhance the learning experience.

Chat GPT, MidJourney, Claude2...Generative AI is all the rage. But, too many people don't know how to engage with these tools most effectively to get the desired outcome. We developed the TheaterThink model as a structured approach to human-centered problem-solving using language, methods, and principles cultivated and taught by theater artists worldwide. And, wouldn't you know, it works perfectly for AI interactions. Experience the approach that takes your prompt engineering from "meh" to mindblowing!  

Let’s face it. In order for organizations to thrive in the present, they’ve got to get ready for the future. With technological innovations coming down the pike at light speed and customer desires changing by the day, your company needs the right skills to succeed. But this doesn’t have to be daunting or scary. To navigate this challenging terrain, you just have to invest in your most valuable asset — your people — and enable them to develop and refine their skills continually. In this eBook, we’ll explore how skill development isn’t only essential for your organization to flourish on a holistic level but also a key driver of individual employee satisfaction and engagement. When you tie this sort of development to regular performance dialogues, you’ll help your people achieve growth beyond their and your wildest dreams. You’ll also find actionable strategies and best practices for organizations seeking to create new skill development programs or enhance their current ones. By weaving upskilling and reskilling into continuous performance management conversations, you can lay a solid foundation for success in the future of work.

Are your employees fired up and passionate about compliance? For most HR professionals - that answer is unfortunately no. It can be difficult to change workplace perceptions about compliance and compliance training. Luckily, BizLibrary has written the book (a playbook that is) on creating a culture of compliance with email templates, content recommendations, and best practices for success. It doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle - BizLibrary has got your back! Download our Creating a Culture of Compliance playbook today.

Sales coaching has to be in alignment with your sales approach or your sales delivery model. Often the two can be exclusive from one another and therein lies a wonderful opportunity.  

What a spectacular year in learning tech, and we're just midway! As the pixels settle from the overnight sensation of ChatGPT and Apple’s spectacular entry into "spatial computing" it’s time to take stock. Join a panel of Chief Learning Officers from Starbucks, Ericsson, and Novartis for a conversation about these seismic technological transitions and their repercussion on strategic learning. The upcoming installment of Training Magazine Network’s "Learning from the Leading Edge" will explore how L&D can:

Workflow Learning brings training and learning closer to work. Stakeholders love it because it saves time, is faster, and is immediately useful to workers and learners. Workflow Learning’s adoptions come in different models depending on the business needs. It is agile - and cuts to the chase - the bottom line.  

Unlike traditional learning modalities, a microlearning platform enables employees to complete compliance training in the flow of work.  In this discussion paper, Darci Hall, Chief Learning Officer at Providence Health, discusses why her organization adopted microlearning for compliance training and how the switch has made learning programs more accessible to the enterprise. The paper also highlights further ROI of their investment, including an increase in employee productivity and significant cost savings. Get your free copy!

What if you could pick the brains of the best leaders and managers in the world? Well… veteran leadership coach Ryan Dohrn did, and he has compiled their best advice into ten habits for success that you will want to replicate immediately. Plus, Ryan will add in a few tips gleaned from his own 30-year management career as well.  

As you continue to deliver webinars and make presentations using Zoom, TEAMS, Adobe Connect, and others, how do you deepen the participants’ learning? Do you continue to lecture and ramp up dozens of slides? Or are you able to provide more meaningful and penetrating learning experiences that inspire and uplift learners?  

Win with small changes that deliver big results Directly applicable to your daily challenges Exceptional opportunity to boost your influence skills Free of charge

People call them handouts, leave-behinds, slide docs, downloadables, or just "documents." When you use PowerPoint to create something for distribution and meant to be read by a single person at any given time, it’s not really a presentation anymore—it’s a document. And it should be designed and treated as such. You could use InDesign or Word, but PowerPoint is actually surprisingly powerful for this format when you learn a few tricks and approaches. Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Nolan Haims will show you how to use PowerPoint as a desktop publishing tool to create effective print and PDF materials.

Welcome to a transformative journey into the art and science of persuasion! In a world brimming with messages and choices, understanding the principles that govern influence is a paramount skill. Enter Dr. Robert Cialdini's groundbreaking framework - the 7 Principles of Persuasion®. This TIP SHEET serves as your compass through the intricate landscape of human decision-making, unlocking the secrets to ethically and effectively persuade others.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been the talk of the town, promising transformative learning experiences. However, for many learning and development professionals, the path from understanding the potential of AI to practically integrating it into eLearning remains unclear. This session, titled "Beyond the Buzzwords: Practical Steps to Integrate AI in eLearning," offers the roadmap to demystify this journey.  

Once upon a time in a land far, far away, trainers told creative, captivating stories that piqued the interest of colleagues, clients, and customers. These trainers did not say, "Trust me on this" or "Take my word for it," nor did they overwhelm their listeners with complex bar graphs or slay them with bullet (points). Rather, they used the power of storytelling to get people to agree, believe, comply, or act. Stories help people sit up and listen, and most importantly, connect!  

Today’s professionals need their organizations to help them navigate their world at work in the face of extreme uncertainty and change. Socioeconomic trends, including automation, changing demographics, and increased social polarization, are splintering society and creating profound new challenges and opportunities for learning and development. Add the dramatic rise of technological advancements such as generative AI applications in the workplace — and many workers feel like they can’t keep up.  

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Two months ago, Joe shared with us why he loves Windows PowerToys because of how useful they are while designing and developing learning.  

Do you get flustered with a busy chat window in your virtual classrooms or webinar learning sessions? Are you not sure which platform option to select mid-session, or perhaps you get worried that you aren’t engaging the real audience behind the platform.