When you think of animation, do you think of flying bullets and spiraling titles? Many people do, unfortunately, and so animation suffers a bad reputation. In fact, one of your best opportunities to shine as a presenter and storyteller is through smart, effective, and appropriate use of motion. In this hour, we’ll explore exactly what that means, using the Animation engine and the always-amazing Morph transition.  

How can you collect deep insights from training participants (and others) to support your surveys or other training evaluation data? Try focus groups! Focus groups offer the opportunity to go deeper and add detail and variety to a dataset - much more than would be obtainable with surveys alone. A focus group is essentially a group interview or small group discussion during which a moderator asks questions in an interactive group setting where participants are encouraged to talk with each other as well as with the moderator. They offer a great way to gather in-depth information about participants’ thoughts, feelings, experiences or opinions on a specific topic.  

In addition to facing the global pandemic, spiking inflation, and near-recession, today’s leaders must deal with trends such as the "Great Resignation," "Quiet Quitting," and "Bare Minimum Mondays." Likewise, they must figure out how to handle the dramatic changes that likely will result from emerging technologies such artificial intelligence-based tools. All this while piloting their employees and organizations toward optimum performance.   

Learning leaders are confronting a world upended by relentless disruption. It’s no wonder that the response has been what can only be called a radical transformation of the learning function — a rethinking of what is delivered, where it’s delivered and to whom, who drives the capability, and how results are reported. To explore this new wave of learning, Executive Networks and NovoEd completed primary research with 515 learning leaders in the US, Canada, UK, Spain, and Italy in organizations with 1,000+ employees. Our inquiries revealed a variety of priorities emerging as learning leaders grapple with how to reshape learning to fit today’s new realities. Download this ebook, co-produced by Executive Networks and NovoEd, to get insights into how learning leaders are working to ensure their transformation of the learning function aligns with the most critical business needs facing their organization. This ebook discusses topics such as: Why many organizations are turning to capability academies to focus on the skills needed for rapidly changing business priorities Why L&D is becoming a top business priority for CEOs How many leaders are extending the learning audience beyond full-time employees How seamless systems are developing to reach hybrid and remote environments

Bring fresh energy and creativity to your virtual and classroom training by putting learners to work on their personal devices. Discover free apps and tools that can add variety and enhance your sessions. It’s time to stop fighting the curse of the mobile phone in class and gently guide learners into your content with the very devices that might otherwise distract!  

In Training Magazine Network’s second "Learning from the Leading Edge" panel discussion we will unpack the opportunities VR can bring to learning with a case study from Daikin Applied Americas, a division of the global leader in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC). Laura Masica, VP of People Experiences, and Brian Dewhirst, Sr. 

This eBook gives you an overview of what knowledge management is, why it’s a challenge for companies - especially in today’s hybrid-remote working environment - and how to start building an effective knowledge management system.    You’ll learn about the: Types of knowledge in an organization Cost to companies when information isn’t accessible and easy to find, and Benefits of using animated videos for knowledge management.

Proving the ROI of a training program can feel daunting. One of the most common ways to prove ROI is to compare the cost of training and the potential cost and consequences of not training. This is certainly an important part of measuring the return on your investment, but it doesn’t tell the complete story. It’s important to look at the impact of your training program through a variety of categories to help everyone see the value of training.  In this workbook, you’ll explore a variety of ways to measure the impact of your training program. You’ll find: Prompts for reflection about your training program Steps for measuring ROI KPIs to consider for each category

Businesses need to have a successful post-purchase experience that drives product-led growth, creates new value streams, and in turn reduces churn. However, to achieve true customer growth, a differentiated customer experience mapped to the post-purchase journey is essential. Learning plays a critical role in augmenting this experience. A self-service model for learning that helps the customer acquire product knowledge to unlock more value helps foster retention, increase loyalty and transform customers into advocates.

ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer) - is sweeping high interests from the L&D world. Some are asking…   "We have a lot of really boring lessons in our LMS. How do we add ChatGPT to create new opportunities for learning?"  

Companies with successful cultures are 5X more likely to see significant revenue increases this year. In the age of quiet quitting and the great resignation, how is your organization meeting the needs of its employees in a genuine way to create a culture that is a catalyst for improvement and growth? To dig deeper into the role of culture in driving success, we partnered with research firm Ascend2 to survey 300+ strategic leaders on how culture impacts performance. The research explores what exactly makes for a high-performance culture—and what’s at stake when an organization’s culture is considered negative or even "toxic." Download a copy of the report to find out: What organizations with best-in-class cultures are prioritizing this year How leadership development, team performance, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives impact culture The competitive advantage that sets high-performing companies apart

Microlearning is designed to meet a specific learning outcome, but how can you know that your design will be effective? One aspect to consider is the cognitive load required to process the information and activities you design. That’s because information overload is a significant hindrance to effective learning and retention. Fortunately, we can do something about it. Over the decades, cognitive load theory has been researched and refined. This interactive session demonstrates ways that learning designers can reduce high cognitive load during individualized and collaborative learning.  

What organizations and employees expect of Learning & Development (L&D) has changed dramatically over the last three years. Organizations and L&D units themselves have experienced dramatic growth or contraction; reorganization is rife; pandemic fatigue is endemic; technology such as artificial intelligence is changing the way we work and live; and fear is common. Amidst these challenges, L&D is trying to redefine itself while addressing dynamic needs at unprecedented speeds. In this whitepaper, members of Training magazine’s Training Hall of Fame explore what these transformative changes mean to L&D as a profession and where their organizations need to go. It also discusses the challenges L&D faces, the opportunities ahead, and implications for the future. About the Training Hall of Fame Created in 2008, the Training Hall of Fame comprises organizations that attained a spot in the Top 10 of Training magazine’s Training APEX Awards for four consecutive years. The Training APEX Awards recognize outstanding employer-sponsored workforce training and development. Training Hall of Fame companies are: Birmingham Water Works Board   KLA Corporation BNSF Railway   KPMG LLP Booz Allen Hamilton   Leading Real Estate Companies of the World Capital Blue Cross   McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Deloitte LLP   Nationwide Dollar General Corporation   PwC EY   Sonic Automotive IBM   Verizon Keller Williams Realty, Inc.            United Wholesale Mortgage 

Join us for a conversation with Megan Torrance, author of the just-released book Data & Analytics for Instructional Designers. This book addresses the specific needs of L&D professionals who are interested in doing more with data, but don’t know where to get started. Megan will share a process for analysis - beginning with business needs & hypotheses, what it means to design for data, and the steps you’ll take to extract, clean and analyze it. Along the way, case studies and examples from the book will be shared so you can see how it’s done!  

This webinar will teach a fundamental methodology of applying coaching design principles to your training initiatives for maximum results. The results include supporting the training initiative as well as its application post training period this methodology is very easy to use and provides training departments with an approach that elevates the brand of your training.   

Branching scenarios can engage learners and provide relevant decision-making practice. While branching scenarios can be very valuable, nothing is the right solution for every training problem. Branching scenarios can be challenging to design and time-consuming to build. That might leave you wondering: When is it worth the time and effort to create a branching scenario? When do the benefits of branching scenarios outweigh the costs to create them? Are there any easier alternatives that could work, or might even work better in some situations?

Whether or not you consider yourself a techie, this is a must-attend session for you. In Part 1, we discussed how ChatGPT Impacts Microlearning, Just-in-Time and Just-Enough Learning, Workflow Learning, and Story-Learning Design

Every year, The Bob Pike Group survey’s a large sample of trainers across the United States from every sector and size company. Join live as Becky unpacks the most current, relevant trends in L&D—and most importantly, what that data means for you. This session is your chance to be in the know, in on the discussion, and equipped to make data driven decisions that impact the way to approach your work.  

Everyone knows that text-heavy slides are terrible presentation and learning experiences, and yet everyone still uses them. Why? A major contributor is that dreaded question - ‘can you send me your slides?’ And so you have to include all the text. What if there was another way? What if there were five other ways?  

Discover how to train your teams to triple the number of appointments they book and improve appointment quality at the same time!

Are you struggling to get the support you need from stakeholders and managers for your programs to be successful? If so, you are not alone. This webinar will address the core challenges faced worldwide by learning and development professionals in getting a seat at the table, and securing the resources they need throughout the training and development process.  

Drawing on decades of psychological research and data from 96,000,000 responses across 550 organizations, we identified 5 key practices for trainers, speakers, evaluators and survey practitioners: Timing - ask key questions BEFORE your event

Audiences are changing and becoming more diverse by the day. As a result, the wants and needs of our audiences have evolved along with the expectations of us as presenters. Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Nolan Haims will address how design, communication, and software techniques can help speakers take into account and adjust for age, gender, ethnicity, physical abilities, language barriers, and even attention spans. Topics include: Selecting more mindful imagery and iconography Balancing text and visuals for older and younger audiences Accessibility considerations in PowerPoint Special considerations when presenting online Live transcription and translation with just a click!

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