Performance management systems have evolved from documenting poor team member behavior to a proactive business driver. The way organizations conduct performance management discussions has dramatically improved. Some organizations proclaim they have eliminated the classic performance appraisal system. However, they have just changed how they communicate performance expectations—and at what frequency. Job performance measures such as attitude, capability, and behavior have become key performance indicators (KPIs). Performance management is a very critical issue for remote employees.  

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!

We are all hopeful that things will soon return to normal. However, we all are acutely aware that "normal" may not be what we used to know.) especially when training our workers and employees. New, returning and employees staying put, are looking forward to being "happier" or are more aware of their well-being. Regardless of whether human resources and top leaders seek to change policies to support new employee needs, we in L&D are keenly cognizant of our role in learning and development that should be able to support the "happy learner."

Just about every business professional is on LinkedIn, but few truly understand the power of the platform and how to make it work for them. Ted Prodromou will show you how.  

Depending upon where you are in the world, you may be back in the office or gearing back up to facilitate in-person classes. Or, you may be getting ready to deliver hybrid classes - which have a mixture of in-person and online audiences.

Now that we are into year 2 of the Pandemic, we have experienced the difference between surface learning and deep learning in virtual sessions. 

Authoring an eLearning course involves a lot of different phases and steps. To make it instructionally sound, we need to conduct robust needs analysis, carefully craft the storyboard, design meaningful interactions, author quiz questions, and make the course accessible for all.

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.

Content is a competitive advantage when managed and leveraged effectively - but that’s not an easy thing to do.   Modern organizations invest tremendous resources into crafting core messaging, from customer training resources to product information to your unique vision and values. But too often, that content isn’t leveraged to its fullest potential.  

As employees return to the office, businesses want to believe that remote and in-person staff can simply join a Zoom call and replicate a cohesive team. Yet we’ve learned that it is a cognitive challenge for remote and in-person employees to engage equally in a synchronous workplace. Companies that don’t address this imbalance risk stratifying their workforce, affecting equity, productivity, and innovation.

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

Work as we know it has changed. Forever. In order to thrive, organizations must re-invent themselves and embrace the new normal. A Top 200 Global Thought Leader to Watch in 2021 and author of the newly released book, Remote 101: The Secret to Engaging Virtual Workers, Jill understands how organizations operate, and what they need to do to attract, retain, and engage employees. Are remote workers incredibly productive? Yes, but they also say they feel unsupported and disconnected. The companies that will come out on top are the ones which create and execute a strategy to effectively manage remote workers, and the new hybrid work environment.   

Be in on the discussion as The Bob Pike Group and companies all around the world prepare for a return to classroom F2F training. We’ve heard from clients and brainstormed our own solutions to make classrooms safe and attendees comfortable. This is your chance to grab tested ideas and also share what people expect in your workplace or industry as we all figure new normal out together.

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.

Sales is not just a numbers game, it's an intelligence game. B2B buyers expect sellers to know their business and consistently bring relevant ideas for improving it. Remarkably, HALF of U.S. salespeople don’t even look at the prospect’s website before making their first call. When salespeople take just a few minutes to do pre-call preparation using this framework, they stand apart from their competition.

Ready to rock and roll with Adobe Captivate? Participate in a 90-minute hands-on workshop by Dr. Pooja Jaisingh and learn to create an exciting eLearning course that hits all the right notes! The best part? Create your own short project and earn a certificate of participation. As a token of appreciation, we are also handing out gift vouchers for each of the first 100 projects submitted.   

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.

Have you ever felt that your webinars and virtual training are a big guesswork? You are hoping that your learners would not multi-task, snooze off, or remain so quiet. Does it ever come to a point that you feel like you’re the only one in the webinar? 

While the world is beginning to enjoy a sense of normality, teaching and training have been transformed forever. The days of brick-and-mortar only education have set, and organizations and educational institutions are now exploring different avenues. Hybrid and blended learning clearly are the big winners of the pandemic fostering the rising need of all learners worldwide: flexibility.

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.

Over the past few years, our cultural environment has changed dramatically. From the threat of infectious diseases to an increasing percentage of employees working remotely, you can expect that L&D is adapting the same way.  Old-school strategies are no longer getting the desired results, and learners’ expectations are evolving at lightning speed. 

Ready to rock and roll with Adobe Captivate? Participate in a 90-minute hands-on workshop by Dr. Pooja Jaisingh and learn to create an exciting eLearning course that hits all the right notes! The best part? Create your own short project and earn a certificate of participation.