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Putting to good use the 5S Kaizen model in L&D

Kaizen is a Japanese concept that means “continuous improvement”. Widely used in Japan across many industries, it is a key management strategy used in manufacturing to improve productivity and standar...

How e-learning makes employee certifications simpler

We tend to look at 2020 for all the disasters it sent our way. Yet, the rise in e-learning that resulted from the pandemic has had benefits across industries. While we definitely would prefer 2020 had...

Possible obstacles in implementing blended learning and how to deal with them

Blended learning has proved it’s not an L&D fad but an organic development in the business world. This approach to corporate L&D is the right answer to the demands of a very dynamic (and often unpredi...

What instructional designers need to know about blended learning

I’ve been in corporate training for well over a decade. Even back in my early days as an instructional designer, we tried our best to have various training methods. Granted, back then, much of the div...

3 Ways online training is revolutionizing workplace safety

Workplace training isn’t always fun or engaging. Classroom learning tends to run long, can be redundant, and eats into time workers might otherwise spend solving problems and making money. But trainin...

4 Tips for using visuals in instructional design

We have so many design apps and picture libraries at our disposal that it’s both an opportunity and a challenge to create amazing visuals in instructional design. The upside is that anyone can build o...

How to lead Millennial employees successfully

What do millennial employees really want? What are the best ways to reduce turnover? These have been some of the main pain points of HR professionals for quite some time. There’s the constant goal to ...

How to collaborate successfully in complex instructional design

There’s an old saying that goes, “too many cooks spoil the broth”, meaning that if too many people are involved in the same task, it will not go well. This is mainly because people don't always think ...

3 Useful tips about adult learning to help with experience design

Before the health crisis of 2020, e-learning had already become the norm in many organizations. However, other types of learning interventions often complimented it. Whether these were workshops, team...

What L&D professionals need to know about social media for corporate training

Social media is one of the biggest shifts in the way we interact and communicate. While many blame it for a decrease in productivity, there’s much to be said about its benefits. There is an upside to ...

4 Things that will redefine work by 2025

According to the World Economic Forum, the way we work will be redefined by 2025. This is not surprising, giving the accelerated pace of the changes we are facing in our daily lives. It’s not just tec...

How to make sure your LMS provider delivers what you need

The learning management system (LMS) market has greatly evolved recently. Any organization looking to upgrade to an existing LMS or acquire a new one will find many offers. Specialized providers all p...

4 Ethical principles of Artificial Intelligence in L&D

In my previous article, I’ve covered some general considerations about the ethics of Artificial Intelligence in L&D as such systems are becoming increasingly present in organizations. The discussion, ...

Thinking about the use of AI for Talent Development

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is holding much of the headlines today when it comes to business development. Its possibilities for learning and talent development are enormous as well. AI is already pre...

How learning technologies help improve employee productivity

Employee productivity keeps things running smoothly within a business organization. High productivity has a positive impact on operational costs and customer satisfaction, which, in turn, affects the ...

Practical tips for designing and facilitating learning experiences for neurodiverse learners

In my previous article, I’ve touched on what neurodiversity is and, more importantly, what it's not. Namely, that would be a strict association with an intellectual disability. I also gave some genera...

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