For many companies, improving the productivity of partners is critical to success. They represent the face of your brand beyond your four walls, so making sure they’re on-point is just as important as training internal employees. After all, just like your own reps, they sell your products to customers and may... more
Manufacturing companies have received some extra attention recently with the gradual mainstreaming of IoT, news of self-driving cars already hitting the roadways, sophisticated 3D printing on the rise, and even “an informal deal” being negotiated for new, upgraded presidential planes in the US. (NOTE: The Transportation Equipment Industry represents a... more
What makes a great leader? While there is no one single answer to that question, there are some things successful leaders have in common. Great leaders are secure in their role and in their ability to do their jobs. They communicate well with their teams and mentor their employees. They... more
It’s inarguable that the past few years have revealed rapid changes in corporate learning. Forces such as accelerated speed-of-business, new technologies such as Augmented Intelligence, and an increasingly mobile and dispersed workforce have forced many companies to reassess and change their former game plans. We’ve seen the shift from strictly,... more
An important point of reflection for any field of endeavor, and members therein, is: where are we and where do we need to be? The issue at stake is professionalism; what constitutes an appropriate basis for conducting ourselves as members of the L&D community? It’s worth reflecting on what constitutes... more
Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether or not you’ve got someone special to snuggle up with on this venerable day of romance, there’s still plenty to celebrate. As a learning pro, you can always wrap your arms around your noble career — a profession aimed at helping, empowering, and improving other people!... more
The 2018 Winter Games are underway! Today, Pyeongchang Olympic Stadium welcomed athletes from across the globe in its opening ceremony, all proudly waving their nation’s flag and decked out in their official team uniforms. Years of preparation, focus, and hard work have earned these individuals a chance to compete in... more
While some percentage of your learners may love to sit inside the corporate office at their trusty, familiar desks to do training, a growing number prefer to be free to roam. The mobile, global workforce continues to expand for lots of good reasons, such as more and more companies trusting... more
It’s been a very valuable week, as the Litmos team spent time networking with and learning from some of the best L&D professionals in the world at Brandon Hall Group’s HCM Excellence conference in Palm Beach, Florida. Thank you to the whole BHG team for your hospitality and partnership. We... more
Employee onboarding has long been recognized as a pivotal process for organizations. However, in the wake of the pandemic, with the shift to remote-first and distributed workforces, it has taken on an even greater significance. Organizations need to reimagine their onboarding strategies to ensure new hires are integrated, motivated, and... more
