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Beyond completion rates: Engagement, impact, and ROI in L&D
One of the many reasons I love my job is that, on any given week, I get to talk with a dozen or so smart, thoughtful L&D leaders to hear […]
15 research-backed benefits of employee training
The benefits of employee training are felt far and wide, from improvements in workers’ wellbeing to better customer interactions.
5 key components of an effective learning and development strategy
Crafting an effective learning and development strategy can be challenging. Here are five key considerations.
Critical thinking training: 5 key lessons for employees
From honing the art of perception to checking cognitive biases, here are a few techniques employees can learn in critical thinking training.
Peer mentoring in the workplace: 10 benefits and best practices
When organized effectively, peer mentoring programs can offer substantial benefits for organizations and their employees.
Transfer of learning: The necessary step to make learning stick
Without a solid understanding of the factors that affect the transfer of learning, the gulf between training and job performance is difficult to bridge.
Interpersonal skills training: 5 lessons for building people skills
From active listening to giving feedback, these five capabilities are integral to interpersonal skills training.
How to create engaging training videos for employees
These 10 best practices can help organizations develop high-quality and engaging training videos for employees.
12 benefits of asynchronous learning
There are many ways asynchronous learning benefits both individuals and organizations, from learner autonomy to cost savings.
10 employee training programs that are low-cost and effective
There are plenty of alternatives to spending a fortune on employee training programs. These 10 options are a great place to start.
How to measure eLearning ROI
If measuring eLearning ROI is so important, why aren’t more organizations doing it?
Is innovation training the key to transforming your organization?
Innovation training encourages the kind of creativity and problem solving that can lead to breakthroughs in business.
Gamification in corporate training: 10 examples and techniques
Brands like BMW, Walmart, and IBM are seeing big wins from the use of gamification in corporate training. Here’s how.
Create an effective eLearning strategy in 5 steps
Gamification, minimalist design, using AI to track behavior — this article dives into these and other key ways to optimize an eLearning strategy.
Executive presence training: Why every leader needs it
Executive presence training can help leaders learn how to better support their people, become more self aware, communicate effectively, and more.
10 strategies for more engaging training and development programs
From gamification to VR, here are 10 ways to make learning fun and engaging.
100 post-training survey questions for every category
When constructed well, post-training survey questions can provide a wealth of information that helps guide future design decisions.
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