Do you want to solve your biggest challenges in keeping your training engaging? Do you want your training to be the most memorable and effective? Do you want your attendees to say that your session is the most engaging?

Most talent development programs drive improvement in business measures-just not necessarily all the improvement. Taking full credit for the improvement in performance measures is a bit unfair-and, quite frankly, will diminish the credibility of the results you report. That is why it is important to give credit where credit is due by taking a step to isolate the effects of your programs and projects on improvement in measures that matter.  

Are You Part of the 74% of Team Leaders Struggling to Motivate Their Team? Credibility is the linchpin of trust, both within and beyond your organization. Yet a mere 26% of Americans perceive CEOs as credible in their words and actions. According to SalesFuel's 2023 State of Credibility in America study, there is a compelling link between leadership credibility and workforce motivation.

In today's dynamic business landscape, soft skills are a critical differentiator. How do you ensure your training programs effectively boost communication, leadership, and other essential skills? Look no further than virtual reality (VR)!  

Join Michael Hruska, President/CEO of Problem Solutions, and Christina Christina Barss, Chief Transformation Officer at Problem Solutions, for a dynamic 45-minute webinar designed to transform your FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) into an actionable strategy for AI and Change Management. This session is tailored for learning and development, as well as HR professionals, who are navigating the complex landscape of AI integration in their organizations. Our focus will be on developing an AI-ready culture that thrives on skills development, mindset shifts, and continuous learning.

Have you ever noticed a gap between what people say they will do and what they actually do after you talk to them? Lack of action and follow-through have negative consequences for the customer journey and business outcomes.  

Join Chad Udell, co-founder of SparkLearn and author of Shock of the New: The Challenge and Promise of Emerging Technologies as he breaks down various products and platforms that offer capabilities beyond the obvious providers.

With thousands of podcasts under her belt, Becky Pike Pluth has put her personal style and brand out for the world to grab. And in this session, you’ll discover how to find your podcasting style and voice, why it’s a good idea for trainers, and exactly how to get started. Takeaway a game plan for quickly creating messages that matter, building your audience, and translating it all into training results.  

This template provides a starting point for developing an L&D strategy.  Customize it to meet the specific context, needs, and goals of your organization.

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.