Learning and development activities in an organization face several frequently-encountered obstacles. Participants may not be engaged in the process, and they may look at training as an obstacle, a chore which they would like to avoid. There’s also the challenge of demonstrating the value and outcomes of learning activities in a way that’s meaningful to […]
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The pace and intensity of digital transformation continues to accelerate. As organizations seek to improve their competitive abilities through adopting new technologies, redefining work processes based on automation and data-driven decision making, and implementing new technologies to support a more agile and interconnected workforce, organizations are quickly reaching the realization that the digital transformation requires
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This article highlights the differences and similarities between instructional design frameworks ADDIE and SAM and the project management frameworks Agile, Lean and Waterfall, for use in learning and development projects. The ADDIE model is well-known and widely used in instructional design. The framework outlines a process for creating effective learning programs, by organizing the process
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This image was created using Microsoft Copilot, which in turn is powered by OpenAI’s DALL-E technology. For professionals responsible for the creation and management of content for learning and development, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) tools can be a significant boost to efficiency and performance. Instructional designers can use generative AI tools to enhance
The idea of “root cause analysis” is deeply embedded in project management disciplines. You’ll find it in Agile, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and it’s among the many analytical techniques referenced by the Project Management Institute in their PMP body of knowledge, the PMBOK. However, you don’t need to be a full-time project manager to make
In order to serve the needs of a business, learning content must be aligned with the current and future needs of the business and the learner populations—including employees, partners, customers, users and more. In multi-year research conducted by analysts at Training Industry, they found that developing and delivering learning services which are aligned to the
“Deck the halls…” What, too early? Just kidding! Don’t worry, we aren’t rushing fall! We know some stores are already decking their own halls, but we’re in no rush. We’re appreciating the cooler weather, colorful leaves and are looking forward to our office Halloween party next week! However, we do need to announce that our
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It’s the year 2010. The slide as the eLearning basis was quite mature and advanced tools had been created to make the slide highly interactive. However, there was a huge issue looming. A few years back, smartphones emerged as a market staple, and now practically everyone was walking around with a computer and Internet connection
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It’s barely spring here in New England but we’re already thinking about all of our summer projects! We have many positions to fill, and a lot coming down the pipeline. Agile trainers are still in need, so are Instructional Designers, technical trainers and anyone with experience in managing large learning projects. We have several posting
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Many people use eLearning; it can be really great for certain situations. We like to think of it as “learning from afar”. The benefits can outweigh some of the drawbacks and as technology improves, so do eLearnings. If you have remote employees, or offices around the world, eLearning can be a huge cost saver. It
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