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As we write this, Coronavirus is appearing in different workplaces across the country and around the world. Organizations are quickly evaluating their ability to have a large part of the workforce working remotely. Some organizations have been doing telework and remote work for years; others are just getting started.  Here…

Learning in the workplace is evolving from traditional videos to an encompassing interactive learning experience. Is your organization ready?  Find out more about LXPs and training ROI in this month’s Learning Brief. X Marks the Spot: What Lies Under the ‘X’ in LXP? - https://learningpool.com/x-marks-the-spot-what-lies-under-the-x-in-lxp/ How An Easy LMS Implementation…

When considering how to integrate new approaches—like microlearning—into your overall employee development efforts, it can be useful to get back to basics. In this article, we place microlearning within a broader training development structure. Let’s start at the broadest levels of training development: learning paths, curricula and courses. These learning…

Microlearning is ready-made for the millennial generation: short segments of engagement—often online—that teach knowledge and advance skills. Here are some best practices and challenges for designing microlearning courses in your organization. Microlearning Best Practices If you are just starting microlearning in your organization, here are some best practices for course…

The start of the new year brings new questions for the learning industry: Is your current LMS enough or should you start looking at LXPs? How are you supposed to engage Gen Z in your office? What kind of trends can we expect in 2020? Get answers to these questions…

As you read this article, think about your desk. Many of us sit at it for hours in a day, but when was the last time you really thought about what’s on and in it?   Many tend to think of the desk as primarily a workspace, but often, that’s…

There are many benefits of being better organized at work. With today’s technology, there are many apps to help you do it.  Rather than recommend specific apps, this article helps you think through the criteria for picking the apps that will best work for you. First, do you really want…

As we enter the New Year, many of us optimistically create resolutions for the 12 months ahead.  At the same time, many managers face the task of developing action plans to respond to employee engagement survey results.  Here are five tips for blending New Year’s resolutions and engagement change management:…

In this article, we share a case study about an organization that dramatically improved its employee engagement scores related to performance management.  The organization received feedback that high performance was not sufficiently differentiated and acknowledged in the organization, and rewards were not well aligned with performance. First, the management team…

The Transformer CLO: https://hbr.org/2020/01/the-transformer-clo How to Future-Proof Your L&D Strategy in Uncertain Times: https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/lead/strategy/how-to-future-proof-your-ld-strategy-in-uncertain-times Top Learning Management System (LMS) Statistics For 2020 You Need To Know: https://elearningindustry.com/top-learning-management-system-lms-statistics-for-2020-infographic How L&D Can Solve the Training ROI Problem: https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/deliver/training/how-ld-can-solve-the-training-roi-problem Microlearning Conversion Essentials: Time, Talent, Resources: https://learningsolutionsmag.com/articles/microlearning-conversion-essentials-time-talent-resources Measuring The Business Impact Of Your Learning…