Once you have defined the learning need—the Who?, the What?, and the Why?—there are 12 additional considerations when designing virtual classroom experiences. Click Download for the 12-point checklist that will help ensure your success.  (Thanks to LEO Learning for this job aid.)

In this session, you will be working in virtual teams to learn more about leadership by applying different leadership facilitation techniques to your own practice.  

This webinar will teach some of the most innovative ways to use feedback to drive training And talent development. During this webinar we will teach some of the most innovative ways to not only provide instruction and how to deliver feedback that is accepted yet also how to develop employee feedback acceptance strategies to maximize training serving as a training reinforcement tool.

Only 16% of buyers say that sellers convey value effectively when selling virtually. Is your remote sales team missing the mark?  The answer lies in the insights from recorded sales calls.

Is your organization struggling to hire, promote and retain women leaders? Are you overwhelmed with the responsibility of getting your women’s initiative off the ground or have you launched and failed once or twice?

Ready to rock and roll with Adobe Captivate? Learn to create an exciting eLearning Course that hits all the right notes! Just take part in a 90-minute hands-on introduction by Anita Horsely to take your eLearning journey to new dimensions. What’s more, earn a valuable certificate upon creating your own short project.

Teaching as a Design Science Blended learning has traditionally been thought of as a combination of digital and face-to-face learning components. However, as we move towards a greater dependence on technology, the definition of blended learning is changing. An effective blended learning program simply needs to contain a variety of learning elements. These can include virtual or in-person workshops, eLearning modules, learning games, and components that sit outside of all of these, like line manager check-ins and coaching sessions. The work of Professor Diana Laurillard is central to our blended learning design process. In her book 'Teaching As a Design Science1', she discusses how various learning approaches may be supported by technology. We’ve created a blended learning methodology inspired by her work which we use to create blended solutions for a range of clients. This ebook will talk you through the five key elements of effective blended learning design—from understanding how learning works through to the technologies we can use to enhance it. We’ve also included some stories from real projects we’ve worked on to help add some context.

In the past two years, organizations and educational institutions have broken out of the classroom and into the world of digital learning. Discover the lessons they learned and the challenges they encountered on the road to transforming teaching and training for the new normal. Topics in the eBook include: How to boost engagement in distance learning The future of upskilling and reskilling How to build emotional intelligence in your organization Developing relationships digitally How gamification is transforming training 

Onboarding is an opportunity to make a strong impression on your new hires, immerse them in your culture, and set them up for success from day one. But how can you accomplish all of that virtually? Onboarding can be an overwhelming experience in person, and the same is true through a screen. The key is to create an experience with enough structure to keep new hires engaged while also allowing plenty of independent work and break time. In this guide, you'll get tips on putting together an engaging and effective virtual onboarding experience. You'll learn: What you can do in advance for a stress-free first day How to leverage technology without causing screen fatigue Tips for getting employees invested in their own development right away

In 2021, workplaces are all about swift skill building at scale, with 80% of CEOs saying employees need new skills for today. However, digital learning for businesses is failing to keep up when employees need knowledge most — in the flow of work. The result is lost productivity: This eBook is for learning leaders leading the quest for a better, more purposeful learning experience that impacts the bottom line. Read the eBook and discover:  80% of knowledge is almost immediately lost due to lack of practice and retention One entire day a week is lost by employees looking for answers to questions 15 weeks of productivity are lost each year by subject matter experts (usually your best employees) helping people learn Employers need to power up knowledge in the flow of work. Get the eBook to find out the 5 ways to power up productivity with knowledge at work.

Studies reveal today’s employees want best-in-class skills training and career development. Indeed, training matters more than ever as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had profound—and probably lasting—impacts throughout society, affecting how users consume learning and how learning and development (L&D) teams deliver it. The necessary shift to remote work has made digital and live online learning an invaluable tool for learners and L&D teams alike.  The 2021 survey of 1,276 L&D professionals by Adobe and Training Magazine Network, "What is the future of digital learning in 2021 and beyond?" found that 42 percent of respondents envision using more digital options this year, indicating that digital learning is here to stay as part of a dynamic, hybrid learning model. This will involve a blend of live online, digital self-paced and face-to-face learning aimed, most often, at internal employee upskilling. As blended delivery grows, companies are looking to modern platforms and features to increase personalization in ways that make learning more robust and more effective.  Click below to download the white paper.

Advancements in technology have brought many incredible, useful tools to the workplace, including mobile devices that support immersive technology. Augmented Reality (AR) is transforming training programs across all industries, and the benefits to both employees and employers are limitless. These are the types of results companies like GE and Boeing have seen after utilizing AR with their training:

There are myriad styles of delivering instructor-led training online. What can we learn from these various approaches about the use of web cameras, the approach to delivery, and the application of technology? Should the virtual classroom be led by the News Anchor, the Podcaster, the Airplane Pilot, the Technology Guru, the Energizer Bunny, or the Guide on the Side?  Explore these six delivery styles, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and enhance your approach to virtual facilitation.

The era of rep-centric sales enablement has arrived. Are you prepared? Learning and content capabilities are merging. Technologies like conversation intelligence and AI-powered coaching can provide deeper insights and better, more scalable sales support than ever before.

Now more than ever, learning managers are required to build training programs that are agile, adaptable, and scalable in order to effectively support employees in today’s professional landscape. Although many organizations are slowly returning to a sense of normalcy and resuming business operations full force, many policies, procedures, and even workplace cultures have been redefined or are still being redefined, and it’s crucial your teams feel prepared and supported as your company evolves.

We have access to a plethora of websites to get free and/or licensed stock photos. You can download and use them in your eLearning courses. That’s the easy part. The real problem arises when you are not sure how to edit these downloaded images so that there’s no stark difference amongst the images, in terms of design elements, color balance, image type, composition, content, and so on.

Emotions are on rebirth (Tomaso, 2018) in science research, social media, communications, and education and learning (Lisa Fieldman Barrett, 2017). Through decades, the Learning and Development (L&D) practices have been biased in logical content instruction and minimized the role and contribution of emotions as science. Consequently, learning lessons are devoid of emotional connections, feelings, and affective methods. This is apparent in boredom and burnout in face-to-face training, eLearning, and webinars. (Also, see Clark Quinn, 2021)  

Almost 40 percent of American employers say they cannot find people with the skills  they need even for entry-level jobs, and they admit that only 50 percent of new recruits have the skills needed for their new roles.  Another 60 percent of employers complain of lack of preparation and only 42.5 3 percent feel that new hires show the required professionalism and work ethic.  Yet, 89.4 percent of new graduates feel they are work-ready.   Download the eBook to Learn How to Effectively Create Connections and Bridge Skill Gaps in Your Organization

Are you struggling with finding an efficient and effective way to create all your organization’s training content? Learning and development professionals are already feeling the urgency, and now many face the new challenges of how to scale training initiatives to meet the demands of a remote workforce. Like many organizations, you may be holding on to a lot of great video training content from synchronous training sessions you held on Zoom or other video conferencing solutions but aren't sure how to manage them or share them on-demand in a more discoverable way.   

Sometimes, when we are forced out of our comfort zone, we can begin to see things differently. We have that opportunity here in front of us as we reconsider how we talk about, seek, develop, and evaluate talent.

As a result of the COVID-19 crisis, many executives predict the global economy may continue to suffer indefinitely. Consequently, budgets will be cut—making it difficult to secure approval for many projects.

So many sales organizations operate with front-line sales managers "doing their own thing." It's like a free-for-all. Here's a pro-tip: the best-performing sales management teams work cohesively as an aligned, well-oiled machine.

Engaging webinars and training sessions are more important than they’ve ever been. For presenters and trainers, this raises the bar for cutting through the noise, getting attention, and creating an experience.