In an economy filled with rapid technological advancement, continuous learning is vital for both organizations and their employees. It has to be. A 2017 Deloitte report estimated a 5-year half-life for learned skills, and four years later, an IBM study estimated that the half-life for technical skills is closer to... more
The technology world changes fast: new platforms and devices are constantly being introduced, new tech companies become superstars overnight, and new cyberthreats are always making headlines. One thing that doesn’t change? The tech skills shortage. Finding and retaining tech talent has been an ongoing challenge for several years. According to... more
Every L&D professional wants their employees to see the value in training. With time being such a precious commodity in today’s workforce, learning paths provide opportunities for organizations to provide training that is personalized to meet their employees’ individual needs. In this article, I’ll explore what learning paths are and... more
Consistent and relevant training can be transformative for nonprofits, but the first step toward understanding how you can leverage learning technology effectively, is to identify which challenges your nonprofit needs to address with targeted training. In this article, we’ll explore some of the most common issues facing nonprofits and provide... more
A strong sales onboarding program isn’t an easy thing to maintain. It’s lengthy, costly, and has to be updated regularly to accommodate the changing market. A recent report shows that it takes an average of 38 days and costs an average of $9,589 to onboard a salesperson. With that sort... more
The primary goal for every L&D professional is to design a learning experience that facilitates learning and improves performance. Learners are typically more engaged with training when they can see the utility, relevance, and value in what is being shared. We want to design instruction in a way that motivates... more
A corporate learning management system, usually referred to as a “corporate LMS,” is a software platform that allows training professionals within a company to manage their learning and development program from one centralized place. Thanks to a corporate LMS, you can house, deliver, and track all your corporate training content,... more
A Summary of “Finding Time For Learning & Development In Healthcare” by Dr. Jill Stefaniak, for Healthcare Business Today Healthcare has always been a complex and critical industry that requires extensive training, but the last few years left healthcare workers at further risk of burnout. Despite the increasingly chaotic nature... more
In a previous blog, we presented strategies that L&D professionals can incorporate to support self-regulated learning. Self-regulated learning, a key focus, involves three phases: forethought, performance control, and self-reflection. L&D professionals can foster self-regulated learning by encouraging goal-setting, managing expectations, supporting help-seeking, and creating opportunities for intentional reflection throughout the training... more
With a growing need for training to be intentionally woven into employees’ everyday practices, Learning & Development (L&D) professionals need to think about what strategies can be integrated into workplace learning to support the effective transfer of role-relevant knowledge and skills to employees. With more emphasis being placed on providing... more
