Becoming a great communicator, leader, and manager, is heavily reliant on soft skills like emotional intelligence, time management, listening, adaptability - and more. Soft skills can be trained in the same way that hard skills can - and soft skills are applicable in any position. Learn everything you need to know about soft skills training in our new infographic!

Are you looking to bring on a microlearning solution in 2024? With more options than ever, how do you know if you’re making the right investment for your organization? The top solutions available today have a few key features in common. This checklist will help guide you in selecting the best fit for your organization’s needs and ensure your choice employs the principles of true, scientifically proven microlearning.

In this fast-paced world, speed to market is paramount, and having employees with strong communication skills has emerged as a fundamental requirement for an organization's success. With the rise of AI combined with coaching, organizations are achieving better results in record time. Proven use cases, including sales enablement, compliance training, customer service, and more, demonstrate that organizations quickly hit their KPIs by relying on AI-based video and audio learning platforms. This highly scalable strategy surmounts common training challenges and surpasses traditional learning methods. Download this eBook to learn how training with AI features upskills workers faster and more affordably. See how employees get the most out of solo practice with AI and a more personalized learning experience. 

The AI revolution in Learning & Development is well underway. AI technologies such as Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing enable more dynamic content creation, adaptive learning paths, and efficient knowledge management. This white paper is for all audiences, from AI-novice to AI-pro! Learn about the 5 key steps to incorporating AI in your L&D, including ethical AI use. Next, jump into 3 case studies from companies who've leveraged tremendous L&D success with AI. Finally, get set to embrace AI in L&D with 5 easy tips and tricks. Download this eBook to help you redefine the boundaries of L&D and make the most of what AI has to offer.

The use of improvisation as a training tool provides better listening, better focus, and better understanding. And it's a whole lot of fun. Often, however, it gets a bad rap because people think of it as something just for the stage. How many times have facilitated a training session and searched for experiential learning that sticks? Improv is that tool.

Sales kickoffs are a great opportunity to inspire teams, build connections, and align on business objectives. SKOs are basically one big learning event: they’re about equipping your sales people with the tools and knowledge they need to be successful and deliver their targets for the coming year.  

Four Ways to Calculate Return on Investment (ROI) for the Brain Aware® Leader Training The Brain Aware® Leader a science- based learning solution that gives managers the critical skills they need to drive success. Demonstrating business value is part of your job as a talent professional. Leadership teams are craving data, but measuring the impact of training can be diffi cult. These calculators can help you estimate the various ways that poor management skills are costing your organization, demonstrating the urgency for and value of leader training. Use this information to more effectively communicate how investing in your managers aligns with important business goals. 

Sales reps and teams can achieve their highest level of success if they learn to sell like Rock Stars. Rock Stars succeed because they dream big, set high goals, leverage talents, promote continuously and more.  

In today's rapidly evolving eLearning landscape, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has proven to be more than just a passing trend. With its ability to provide personalized, adaptive learning experiences, AI is radically transforming eLearning. However, with the excitement and potential come several questions: Is it expensive? How do you get started? Is it feasible for your organization? Garima will be addressing these questions, demonstrating how you can implement AI in your eLearning courses without incurring substantial costs through the power of pilot programs.  

Software simulations play a pivotal role in fostering engagement, interactivity, and knowledge retention among learners. In today's digital landscape, the ability to create intuitive and effective software simulations is a game-changer for both trainers and learners.  

One of our most popular webinars from 2022 is returning with an update on how training professionals are incorporating AI voice into their workflows. In January this year, AI and Generative AI have begun to dominate industry newsletters, and learning and development are no exception.  

It’s understandable that lots of people were overjoyed about being able to get back into the physical classroom after lockdowns and being apart. Trainers and facilitators around the world rejoiced in seeing people’s body language, using their flipcharts and finally being with real human beings again.   

Best practice organizations allocate 4-5% of the learning budget for measurement and evaluation. Yet, most L&D teams invest just one percent or less of their budgets to measurement and evaluation—and most of that investment is in tracking who is in the program (Level 0), reaction to learning (Level 1), and learning (Level 2). Very little data is captured for application (Level 3), impact (Level 4), and ROI (Level 5). This is not good news.  

Two months ago, Joe shared with us why he loves Windows PowerToys because of how useful they are while designing and developing learning. This time, Joe will share with us all the other tools, free and low-cost, that he has used day in and day out while creating learning applications. You're sure to find one or more of these tools very helpful in your own work. If you have a favorite tool to share as well, we'll welcome your input!

We’re constantly being told that AI will revolutionize the way we all work and what we do, but can you imagine ever not using PowerPoint? It just feels like it’s too embedded into everything to be cast aside. Fortunately, Microsoft, and others, are also incorporating AI tools into PowerPoint, allowing people to benefit from the technological leaps, while still using familiar tools. The anticipated launch of Microsoft Copilot will be a huge boost to storytelling, design, and visualization for many - enabling them to create better presentations much more quickly and easily. It’s easily the most exciting thing to happen to PowerPoint, and the entire Office suite, since it was first launched 30 years ago.

Today’s workforce is always on the move. This tendency toward motion can liberate or demoralize employees, depending on how and why it occurs.   According to Dr. Edie Goldberg, an expert in the future of work and talent management, one of the key ways organizations can ensure their people remain happy is to provide them with the mobility they need to grow within their current workplace. Otherwise, their only option is to start looking for brighter horizons elsewhere. With the right tools and opportunities, you can keep talent engaged and excited about growth within your company. After all, it’s easy to stay right where you are when you feel like you have the entire world at your fingertips. Download this new eBook, co-authored by Cornerstone and Dr. Goldberg, and see how to grow your people and organization to creatively conquer the business challenges of tomorrow.

High employee turnover, low engagement, poor evaluation methods… you've definitely faced some of these challenges at your company. Check out this guide to find out how eLearning can address them.

"The person doing the talking is often the person doing the learning." - Jen York-Barr In today's rapidly evolving world of remote learning and virtual training, engaging participants and ensuring they actively absorb the material can be overwhelming. In this workshop we’ll discover the immense potential of participant interaction in virtual training sessions, and how encouraging active engagement can significantly enhance the learning experience.

Chat GPT, MidJourney, Claude2...Generative AI is all the rage. But, too many people don't know how to engage with these tools most effectively to get the desired outcome. We developed the TheaterThink model as a structured approach to human-centered problem-solving using language, methods, and principles cultivated and taught by theater artists worldwide. And, wouldn't you know, it works perfectly for AI interactions. Experience the approach that takes your prompt engineering from "meh" to mindblowing!  

Let’s face it. In order for organizations to thrive in the present, they’ve got to get ready for the future. With technological innovations coming down the pike at light speed and customer desires changing by the day, your company needs the right skills to succeed. But this doesn’t have to be daunting or scary. To navigate this challenging terrain, you just have to invest in your most valuable asset — your people — and enable them to develop and refine their skills continually. In this eBook, we’ll explore how skill development isn’t only essential for your organization to flourish on a holistic level but also a key driver of individual employee satisfaction and engagement. When you tie this sort of development to regular performance dialogues, you’ll help your people achieve growth beyond their and your wildest dreams. You’ll also find actionable strategies and best practices for organizations seeking to create new skill development programs or enhance their current ones. By weaving upskilling and reskilling into continuous performance management conversations, you can lay a solid foundation for success in the future of work.

Are your employees fired up and passionate about compliance? For most HR professionals - that answer is unfortunately no. It can be difficult to change workplace perceptions about compliance and compliance training. Luckily, BizLibrary has written the book (a playbook that is) on creating a culture of compliance with email templates, content recommendations, and best practices for success. It doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle - BizLibrary has got your back! Download our Creating a Culture of Compliance playbook today.

Sales coaching has to be in alignment with your sales approach or your sales delivery model. Often the two can be exclusive from one another and therein lies a wonderful opportunity.  

What a spectacular year in learning tech, and we're just midway! As the pixels settle from the overnight sensation of ChatGPT and Apple’s spectacular entry into "spatial computing" it’s time to take stock. Join a panel of Chief Learning Officers from Starbucks, Ericsson, and Novartis for a conversation about these seismic technological transitions and their repercussion on strategic learning. The upcoming installment of Training Magazine Network’s "Learning from the Leading Edge" will explore how L&D can:

Workflow Learning brings training and learning closer to work. Stakeholders love it because it saves time, is faster, and is immediately useful to workers and learners. Workflow Learning’s adoptions come in different models depending on the business needs. It is agile - and cuts to the chase - the bottom line.