Zoom… it’s so 2020. Or is it? Collectively, we’ve certainly become better at it, but do we have the multifaceted communication skills we need to lead a virtual meeting? When it comes to commanding the room, many trainers have presence, polish, and passion. When they talk, trainees listen. They move, they connect, they exude charisma. However, when Zoom arrived on the scene with a capital Z and technology leveled the playing field, things changed. Any talking head can light up a square, but compared to stand-up training, commanding a Zoom is an even greater challenge. A total of 300 million people a day are Zoomed out; monotony and lethargy creep in easily.  

Expectations For Year 1 with eLearning Tech There’s something exciting about using new technology. Whether that means solving problems, creating efficiencies, better management, (or all of the above), it’s an exciting and hopeful process. The experience is the same for learning technology. But not all learning leaders have the same expectations for the potential and the processes involved with buying a learning management system. First-time technology buyers may find that there are a million considerations to make and having a solid strategy in place is key. Experienced buyers will bring their knowledge of how important the implementation phase is and how "well begun is half done" can ring true. People often overestimate what they can accomplish in a year but underestimate the progress they can make in 2 to 3 years’ time. This eBook examines what that first year with a learning management system often looks like and ways to measure the success of learning programs right away. This eBook is the first of a 3-part series that examines years 2 and 3 (and beyond) of using an LMS and the roles that stakeholders in learning can play in the process. In this eBook, we focus on things that learning leaders should keep in mind when planning, executing and measuring data from that all-important first year of using an LMS. Topics include: Identifying and prioritizing L&D goals Looking at causes for change Crafting a plan for a successful implementation Collecting meaningful data to measure success Strategy suggestions to avoid common mistakes How to share progress and victories with key people in the organization

If you are responsible for delivering successful hybrid training events, you know it’s not as easy it looks. Of course, you could just video a live event for later playback and call it a day, but you want to reach both your in-person and your virtual audiences in real-time and allow engagement for everyone.  

If you’re using PowerPoint all the time, then you need add-ins in your life to make things quicker, easier, and better. And if you’re not using PowerPoint all the time, you’ll want to.  

Dr. Mercer will show you how to consistently + scientifically hire "Superstar" sales reps - who are both (1) Highly Productive + (2) Low-Turnover.   

Only 25% of executives believe that training measurably improves business performance. And with nearly half of all employees worldwide in need of upskilling or reskilling by 2025—it's clear the way we evaluate and train no longer aligns with the realities of the business world.  

Join this All-star panel of visionaries as they explore current and emerging trends in Metaverse Learning: Professor Karl Kapp, Director of the Institute for Interactive Technologies at Bloomsburg University Professor Tony O'Driscoll, Research Fellow and Academic Director at Duke University Professor David Metcalf, director of the Mixed Emerging Technology Integration Lab at the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Simulation and Training Moderated by Dr. Anders Gronstedt, President of the Gronstedt Group

As learning designers, trainers, teachers, or facilitators, we want our content to stick with participants. Retention has always been a goal and we know that actively engaging with course material is key, but how do we incorporate evidence-based strategies to make learning stick? Retrieval practice is one of the most well-researched learning  strategies, but for an individual learner outside of a course it feels like hard, uncomfortable work with delayed results. That’s why learners resort to ineffective self-study practices such as highlighting material, or rereading their notes.  

Creating an effective, engaging eLearning course requires more than pretty pictures and fancy animations. You need a solid foundation of instructional design and the right tool to make your vision a reality. But how do you know which tool is right for you? This eBook breaks down authoring tool features into 10 easily digestible considerations—with comparison charts focusing on the top 3 authoring tools! Download now to discover which authoring tool will help you create the best learning experiences and get the best results!

Times are changing and skills are becoming obsolete faster than organizations can keep up with. This challenge gives learning and development teams a unique opportunity to make a clear strategic impact and showcase their value to business performance. In this eBook, you'll learn core strategies and tactics for an developing an effective upskilling and reskilling program, including how you can tie it into talent development and overall business objectives.

It all starts with your leaders. Investing in them will have direct, positive impacts on the future of your organization. But the rules have changed, you’re busier than ever, and knowing how and where to begin can be like searching in the dark. In this ebook, you’ll find a well-lit path to guide you through understanding what to focus on and how to help your organization succeed in this age of leadership change. Topics you’ll find in this resource include: A case for leadership development How to lead in a time of isolation How to identify high-potentials and new managers and how this helps to plan for succession How to guide experienced managers and c-suite executives to continue leading through learning What leadership training looks like now and how we can help

Put an end once and for all to slides filled with bullet points! Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Nolan Haims will take you into his design process for approaching text-heavy slides without resorting to tired bulleted lists. Learn how professional designers approach PowerPoint, create dynamic slides, and minimize word count through software techniques and design strategies.  

Organizations often design customer interactions along multiple touchpoints. However, even when the individual touchpoints can have high satisfaction scores, an excellent customer experience can only be achieved when the cumulative experience across the entire journey is positive.  Customer learning that accompanies customer journey across multiple touchpoints can often make it easier to help organizations create seamless transitions from touchpoint to touchpoint.  

Believe it Or Not. There are faster, easier, and more highly interactive authoring tools than Captivate and Storyline  

With the acceleration of change in today’s world, companies lacking strong skills training programs will find themselves falling behind. It’s no longer viable to simply hire your way out of a skills gap. Find out how continually training staff can increase employee retention, improve productivity, grow revenues, and prepare your organization to react nimbly to the changes ahead.  

Virtual classrooms have dominated training delivery for a few years. Still, one of the challenges with virtual classrooms, or any digital learning, is that many people are trying just to replicate a physical classroom experience: webcams, open microphones, and not adapting to make the most of the technology. The other big challenge is in our own approach to understanding how current training and learning skills convert to work well in the virtual classroom.  

The quality of your eLearning can directly impact profitability and business outcomes. Pretty pictures and slides are rarely enough to move the bar.   

While there has always been a need to show the value of our investments, the current economic climate has created an even greater demand for talent development professionals to prove the value of their programs, projects, and initiatives. Executives, funders, and sponsors can be heard saying, "Show Me the Money" before considering a new program, leaving program owners faced with the challenge of credibly and rationally forecasting the ROI to secure project approval.  

The term "Influence" has been so overworked these days.  It doesn’t mean having a million followers on Instagram.  It does mean having a specific set of skills you can learn, practice and master to "up" your game - your Influence "Quotient".  

New data privacy laws. Headlines about layoffs and economic turmoil. Distracted prospects.   

We will discuss the different types of assessments that can be used, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and the design process for creating an effective assessment. We will also explore the importance of appropriate feedback in assessment design. We will look at the use of technology to deliver assessments, and the role of analytics in assessment design. Finally, we will discuss how to use assessments to measure the impact of learning and development initiatives.  

Building critical skills is the number one worry for growth company leaders. And now in the midst of a recession, HR and L&D leaders are expected to close this gap with even fewer resources than before. Find out how.

Advanced infographics goes beyond pretty pictures. We focus on goals, messaging, content, and story. Learn to engage your audience instantly. Make them want to learn more. Improve understanding, recollection, and adoption. In this fast-paced session, learn to turn words and ideas into clear, compelling infographics. Get curated inspiration and step-by-step instructions. Lastly, discover tools and techniques to render your new infographics.

In today’s corporate training world, speed to competency is everything. So how do you get workers to master communication skills, prove proficiency, and pick up knowledge in record time? Deliberate practice, with documented feedback, using the power of video.  When you combine the best elements of mentorship and self-paced learning with the convenience of smartphones and modern technology, your employees can record themselves from anywhere, get feedback, and document their progress.   Download this eBook to find out how video-based practice and coaching get better outcomes, conquer sales goals, and more —in less time than ever.