AI thinks it’s smart at eLearning!
eLearning professionals are struggling to understand AI and how it fits in with their current workflow (or even does it fit in?). […]
How AI is Transforming eLearning
Revolutionizing Education: How AI is Transforming eLearning If you're interested in eLearning, you're probably aware that it's undergoing a significant transformation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is leading the charge, making education more accessible, personalized, and effective. Let's dive into the latest advancements and innovations in AI-powered eLearning and explore [...]
Instructional Design: How AI Will Change it?
The Future of Instructional Design: How AI Will Change the Game Calling all instructional designers! If you're wondering whether AI is going to replace you, I've got some good news: it's not going to happen. But AI is going to change the way you work, and that's [...]
Nurturing a social dimension in virtual onboarding
A n undervalued element of in-person onboarding programs is the importance to new employees of social interactions with their peers and associates. Numerous studies have shown that these connections help to both orientate and encourage. […]
A Rubric for Successful Onboarding Training in 2024
As COVID moves into the rear-view mirror, what has been the impact on the learning industry and onboarding? […]
Strategic Onboarding Why It Matters
By Leah Yeatts, Principal Consultant, Lever Performance Consulting All businesses onboard new hires, whether formally or informally. For some companies, the process for onboarding new employees is little more than a checklist. Did they complete their W-4? Check. Did they select their benefits? [...]
Coronavirus, paranoia and learning
Over the years, we have trained dozens of food services organizations on a wide variety of topics, including cleaning and food safety. So I always watch the staff in my local coffee and sandwich restaurants for their level of efficiency, customer service and use of job aids (OK, [...]
Teach ’em to fish don’t feed ’em
A common approach to onboarding is to attempt to follow the old adage “Teach them to fish don’t feed them.” This idea often misunderstood and hides a very subtle but effective way to ensure increased employee retention and improved job satisfaction. […]
Managing the information horizon for success.
Onboarding happens in a harsh communications environment. The new employees don’t know you; you don’t know them, and they have a bunch of conflicting priorities (they want to look good, they are worried that they won’t be able to do the job, did they make the right choice, [...]
Four things that make onboarding actually work for new employees.
“Ok, let’s update our onboarding training. Way too many new staff are leaving in the first few weeks, it’s gotta stop!” Ever heard that before? Ever wondered what’s going wrong? […]
Did you hear the one where talent development walked into a bar and met big data?
I’ve written before about the increasing pressure to deliver real-world statistics for training that show how successful it has been. Additionally, we have to ensure that there is a reasonable ROI on training investments. […]
Is talent development trying to be too clever?
I have noticed a distinct trend in recent months “the terrifyingly complex learning module.” After a period of increasing recognition that there is a need to “keep it simple,” the age of the mega-complex material is making a comeback, and I think I know why. […]