Developing courses that motivate learners is a top priority for learning & development (L&D) professionals and instructional designers. When creating eLearning courses, the needs and goals of learners must be top of mind. However, understanding how to integrate these into the instructional design process can be challenging. That’s where the... more
In workplace L&D, success hinges not just on the content delivered but also on how it is received. Traditional training approaches often focus on instructional strategies and learning metrics, but there is a growing recognition that empathy plays a crucial role in the learning process. When L&D professionals lead with... more
Whether you’ve changed jobs recently or it’s been a while since you were the “newbie,” you probably have a few key criteria that you look for in a prospective employer. Like shopping for a car, there are must-haves (air-con, Bluetooth connectivity, and built-in navigation) and nice-to-haves (turning your car on... more
A critical process for any organization, onboarding sets the tone for a new employee’s experience and integration into company culture. It’s not just about paperwork and introductions; it’s about preparing employees to succeed. Learning and development (L&D) professionals play a pivotal role in this process, equipping new hires with the... more
With so many demands for employees to upskill and stay up to date with changes in their fields, there has been an intentional shift in how we view L&D in the workplace. Traditionally, employees would participate in mandatory compliance and onboarding training, either in traditional face-to-face settings or through eLearning... more
We all remember the learning experiences that shaped us. Maybe it was an assignment in school, or something that happened in daily life. Whatever your transformative learning experience was, it connected with you, and suddenly something made sense. You learned something, and your perspective of the world shifted a bit.... more
If you build the learning, they will come, right? Well, as most veteran learning and development (L&D) professionals can tell you: not always. Sometimes all you get is crickets. Why is that? Why does some of your best work get ignored by learners and — most importantly — what can... more
What do learners want? It’s a big question for Learning and Development (L&D) pros everywhere, and for anyone who has ever begged a learner to fill out a survey or questionnaire after a training module. Training Industry’s most recent Learner Preference Report has once again answered that question, surveying hundreds of... more
In a recent article in Authority Magazine, Litmos CEO, Mike Scarbrough, had the opportunity to share his thoughts. In the interview, Kage Spatz and Mike discuss effective techniques to identify the best-suited candidates, attract and engage top talent, retain employees in a competitive job market, and the role that Learning... more
They generate your organization’s revenue, they’re the face of your company, and they work hard to grow your company. Clearly, being in sales isn’t a walk in the park. The job is notoriously high-burnout; sales representatives face looming sales quotas, potential rejection, and the need to make commissions on sales.... more
