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How to apply Gagne’s nine events of instruction
Born in 1916, educational psychologist Robert Gagne’s nine events of instruction learning model is still very much in use today. Centered around how people (he calls them performers) process information, practitioners in…
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Diversity and inclusion training: The role of managers
In the “Diversity Day” episode of The Office, middle-manager Michael Scott (instructed by his company, Dunder Mifflin) organizes a diversity and inclusion training event for his team. “We only have an hour,”…
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Employee development: How to convince managers to train their teams
Good news. After presenting your employee development business case to the board, your proposed L&D budget has finally been approved. With the finances in place and buy-in from senior management, the biggest…
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Does your team need a knowledge transfer plan?
Chances are you’ve already met Kate (or someone very like her). Kate’s one of the top-performing account managers in your company. She’s been with you for seven years and she’s great at…
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Learning metrics: Can they show that your training is failing?
When it comes to your training program effectiveness, data could tell the difference between a win and a total failure. You already know that learning metrics are important. But collecting these metrics is just as…
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Why your employees could be your best trainers
Content is usually the first thing that comes to mind when you’re trying to build a successful internal training program. But the person who delivers that training plays a big part, too. You…
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How to improve your remote onboarding process
The first day on a new job can be exciting and nerve-wracking — especially for remote workers. Starting a new job after an entirely virtual interview and hiring process can be an…
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Digital transformation: How L&D shapes the future of work
Digital transformation is not a new concept. Using tech to optimize the way they work and connect with employees and clients is something most companies have been doing ever since the internet was…
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What does the future hold for L&D departments?
When it comes to the way we work, the future is already here. No, this is not an exaggeration: our work environment and the tools we use to collaborate with our coworkers…
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Why and how to offer training certificates to your employees
You may have noticed an upward tick in training certificate badges popping up on friends’ and colleagues’ LinkedIn profiles lately. If so, you’re not alone. Training certificates seem to be enjoying a…
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Learning styles in the workplace: How to build inclusive training programs
When it comes to learning styles in the workplace, it’s not one size fits all. You may have noticed it already in the way your employees interact with your training program: different…
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