Many diversity and inclusion initiatives are unsuccessful or even counterproductive, especially if they focus on diversity at the expense of inclusion. To be included, an employee should be able to feel that they are valued by their organization, that they belong, that they are included by their co-workers and by their manager, and that they can be their authentic selves while at work. The role of the manager, and of leaders in general, is central to an individual employee’s experience of inclusion. Inclusive leaders will demonstrate a degree of humility, curiosity, openness, empathy, courage, and flexibility. They will be self-aware and use differences between individuals positively. Previous research suggests that inclusive leadership fosters greater employee engagement. Fostering employees’ perceptions of inclusion, in part by inclusive leadership, is important for organizational success. Very little research has investigated the impact of personality on inclusion, or the link between personality and inclusive leadership behaviors. This study attempts to examine the relative importance of personality and other factors on employee perceptions of four aspects of inclusion: The extent to which individuals feel they are included by their co-workers The extent to which they feel they belong to, are ‘at home’ in, and are valued by their organization The extent to which they feel they can be their authentic selves The extent to which they feel their manager behaves in an inclusive way to them Data was collected on 251 people who completed an online survey. Any respondents who were themselves managers or leaders were also asked questions about their own inclusive leadership style.

The foundation of Customer Success is an effective process for customer onboarding, implementation and launch. This reduces the time it takes for customers to see value from their purchase, known as Time to First Value (or TTFV). But what exactly is TTFV, why is it so important, and how can you minimize it? In this whitepaper, we explore the concept of Time to First Value, which is just one aspect of Imparta’s Customer Success & Renewals program, and describe the 7 techniques you can use to reduce TTFV to benefit your customers, and your own organization. 

The LEO Learning research team has compiled a helpful list of external resources that we’ve found useful in understanding the power and delivery of collaborative learning in practice. These resources were first distributed in the October 14 webinar below.  For the greatest benefit, watch the recoded webinar as well.  But even if you don't, be sure to download this valuable list.  Our gift to you, from Training Mag Network and LEO Learning.

The difference between digital learning and digital learning that delivers real change is harnessing the power of collaboration—through shared connection and engagement, sense-making, support, and sustained learner-to-learner networks over time.

Until last year, in-person, face-to-face training was by far the primary learning modality used to improve leadership and sales performance. The reason for that is not hard to understand—it has simply been the tried and tested way to deliver learning that leads to behavior change and performance improvement. When the ability to deliver face-to-face training was instantly cut off, the need for performance improvement to execute business strategy continued and, in some ways, became even more acute. 

Do you need to show the value of a major soft skills initiative, such as leadership development or change management? Value is in the eye of the stakeholder. Attend this informative program to find out how to get the information you need and build a program that will deliver bottom-line results and measurable progress towards mission accomplishment.   

If you haven’t stayed in touch, only 17% of clients return to their original provider for repeat business. These are clients who knew you and once appreciated your value. They’ve just forgotten you. It’s time to dive into your old client list and hunt for new opportunities. Whatever the reason they aren’t engaged with you now, you can win them back.

Coupling instructionally sound content with appropriate graphics helps in providing an incredibly amazing learning experience! It instills a new life to the content you are covering in an eLearning course.

Businesses are looking for new ways to scale and support their training and knowledge-sharing efforts in the face of evolving hybrid work models, employee learning styles, compliance regulations, and workforce attrition.  

With so much training moving online, ensuring that your eLearning is accessible is now an even more critical part of your workflow - for both training effectiveness and compliance. 

In July 2021, Gamelearn conducted a survey of over 1,000 HR and L&D professionals. From their answers, we've extracted the top trends in the industry today. What's in this report: Key trends in corporate training, including digital training and self-driven development L&D consulting: the digital training portfolios your clients want and what authoring tools can help you achieve them Top takeaways from the survey you can start applying to your work now

Learn how to eliminate production roadblocks using artificial intelligence to add voiceover to your training content. Never compromise the quality of your content and deliver engaging learning experiences.

Struggling to build relationships virtually? You’re not alone. Harvard Business Review confirms that building new relationships is especially difficult in a virtual world. Relationships require certain qualities to grow and flourish, regardless of whether you are communicating face-to-face or virtually. And many of these essential qualities are missing or unrecognizable on virtual meetings and calls. This results in misunderstandings, miscommunication, and missed opportunities for a relationship to take root.

Have you wondered how to set yourself up for success in your online events? Join Cindy Huggett as she shares a behind-the-scenes look at her proven process to get ready for her engaging online workshops. 

There has never been a more exciting time to be an L&D professional. Organizations and employees may still be navigating through the uncertain times of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the value of L&D in the workplace is higher than ever. The Value of L&D Professionals Is Soaring ebook explores the role of L&D in upskilling and reskilling across various competencies for talent retention, improved overall organizational performance, and improved employee engagement levels. This complimentary ebook includes: ATD Research Report stats on effective trainers and skills assessments The ATD Talent Development Capability Model -- the competency model that helps you create data-driven plans for your talent development team A list of popular ATD certificate programs for team training Ways to invest in your L&D professionals The importance of a diverse organization and why a good DE&I strategy is a good business strategy Why you should help your employees in their career development

There are numerous formats for multiple-choice questions. Research has found some to work well while others are considered problematic or worse. Research helps us understand, for example, whether we should use true/false questions, matching questions, and questions with more than one correct answer.

This webinar will teach specific techniques and strategies organizations can adopt organizationally down to every leader to develop and retain top talent. The pandemic has sadly brought attention to the value of coaching because people need conversations, inspirations, and human connection while producing day to day work.

Digital transformation and the future of work were accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. The L&D function stepped in to help organizations pivot to new realities and in the process gained a seat at the proverbial table. The future challenges organizations will face will require depth and agility from the L&D function. Are you ready to meet it? Does your team have the right skills and capabilities to meet the demands?  

You teach your learners the basics of a concept or practice before going into the nitty gritty. So why should you be any different? Anyone in the L&D Industry knows you have to be a jack of all trades, which means you need to know the basics in everything from marketing to metrics.

Online learning is here to stay. Its advantages have become clear, and those that don't embrace it are leaving money on the table. Training companies have an opportunity to embrace the change and create meaningful change in their organizations by moving online. What are the advantages of a digital-first approach, using an eLearning platform? We will provide you with a detailed, step-by-step guide (with free worksheets!) to plan your digital transformation and begin your search for a suitable eLearning platform vendor. In this eBook, we will: Explore the case of a digital-first approach for your training Discuss the opportunity for training companies Examine compliance training: a unique case Walk you through the process of selecting an eLearning platform Identify how Lambda Solutions can help

Microlearning lessons possess unique features to ensure faster and easier learning at the least cost possible. Unfortunately, most designers and developers are accustomed to delivering "content-centric" learning instead of "instant-usefulness-centric" training. The "instant-usefulness-centric" approach is lightweight, portable and rapidly accessible for within-the-workflow problem solving and improvements.

Most economic indicators point to a strengthening economy over the next 12 to 24 months. But is your sales team ready to rise up and reap the benefits of the rebounding economy? Are they able to ask the thought-provoking, forward-thinking questions that create true value- or just describe product and reactively take orders?

Learning simulations both produce better learning and business outcomes. In a recent survey of 400+ learning leaders, 95 percent of those using simulation learning reported positive learner impact and success in achieving organizational outcomes.

Go beyond the buzzwords and learn how to truly achieve a culture of learning. This whitepaper, Three Key Steps Towards a Transformational Culture of Learning: Shifting From Investment to Scalability, is full of real-world examples, data, and expert insights.Learn the three key approaches leaders must take to implement and scale digital learning in a way that sticks, is applicable across the org and supports building a sustainable culture of learning.  Download the whitepaper to learn: How companies like Ford Motor Company use eLearning to develop skills that are the foundation of future work Ways to leverage natural and strategic connections to grow your content offerings, build communities of learners, and reinforce learnings, including a sample development plan How to develop a mindset and practice of lifelong learning across your organization And more. "Investment is an important step but does not guarantee success. Training pilots and kick-offs are only half the battle. Scalability demands solutions that deeply instill the culture of learning and dynamic capabilities within the organization. This is where eLearning holds unique potential."