An interview with an L&D data detective on finding the facts about learning impact
Learn how learning & development professionals can use data-driven evidence to prove training impact and solve the mystery of learning’s influence on performance and business results.
Classroom training: why do we still run instructor-led courses?
Classroom training remains popular despite digital alternatives, driven by organizational inertia and employee preference for in-person learning. While perceived barriers to eLearning and the effectiveness of face-to-face instruction in changing attitudes partly explain this persistence, outdated delivery methods continue to dominate L&D strategies.
3 top ways to improve training in the workplace
Discover three essential strategies to improve workplace training: conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps, deliver training in relevant work contexts, and use technology and gamification to boost employee engagement and retention.
Combining AI and neuroscience to transform lifelong learning
AI and neuroscience are revolutionizing lifelong learning by helping individuals and organizations understand how people learn and develop skills beyond formal education. Combined with accessible online platforms, these technologies enable personalized, continuous learning that prepares workers for an evolving job market and more fulfilling careers.
Setting a clear direction on your workplace learning analytics journey
Learn how to create a clear roadmap for your workplace learning analytics strategy by assessing current capabilities, setting priorities, and aligning analytics initiatives with business goals. This second article in a six-part series explores how learning leaders like Rachel Horwitz at Mars Inc. are successfully navigating multiple analytical projects while driving organizational impact.
How to Do SEO (When You Have No Time To Do It)
Learn essential SEO strategies even with limited time. Focus on building a website with a strong domain name, creating dynamic and consistent content that answers your audience’s questions, and implementing fundamental on-page SEO practices to rank on Google’s first page.
Are you ready to start the workplace learning analytics journey?
Workplace learning analytics applies business analytics to corporate training and organizational learning. This six-part series explores how L&D professionals can develop an analytics strategy, starting with understanding your organization’s goals and why you need analytical capability to drive measurable improvement in learning effectiveness and business outcomes.
How to Start Sales Employment
Learn how to hire effective sales representatives for your business. Discover key steps including timing your recruitment, selecting ambitious candidates with startup experience, developing a clear sales strategy, and building a team aligned with your company’s goals and target market.
Learning in the digital age: the ‘flipped classroom’ method
The flipped classroom method enhances traditional teaching by leveraging digital technology to meet modern learning demands. As businesses go global and employees expect flexible work arrangements, digital-driven learning becomes essential to scale training while maintaining the personal touch that human instructors provide.
Why You Should Take Employee Social Media Training
Employee social media training is essential for protecting your brand and driving business growth. With 74% of shoppers relying on social media for purchasing decisions, staff must understand proper posting practices, brand guidelines, and potential reputation risks to maximize your social media presence.
Learning culture: taking the fear out of modern L&D
Modern learning and development tools offer flexibility and innovation, but organizations face resistance from managers and executives who are skeptical of new approaches. Building a learning culture requires demonstrating business value through competitor benchmarking and executive buy-in to overcome fears and drive employee retention.
Are you ready for industry 4.0 and learning through technological change?
Prepare your team for Industry 4.0 by investing in upskilling and change management training rather than waiting to see how competitors adapt. As AI, automation, and robotics reshape manufacturing, organizations must train employees not just in technical skills but also in embracing technological change and adapting their mindset.
Using SEO to grow your training business
Discover how SEO can help training businesses attract more course bookings and grow their customer base. Learn about optimizing content, targeting relevant keywords, and building a holistic SEO strategy to improve your online visibility.
How social learning impacts the learner experience
Social learning theory shows that people learn by observing and imitating others, a process now amplified by digital tools like Slack, Facebook groups, and Yammer. Trainers can leverage these platforms to engage learners in collaborative knowledge-sharing while focusing less on delivering content and more on facilitating meaningful discussions.
10 Ways to Monetize Your Website
Learn 10 proven strategies to monetize your website, from affiliate marketing and Google AdSense to selling digital products and accepting sponsored posts. Build sustainable income streams regardless of your traffic level.
Why usability is important in digital learning
Poor usability in digital learning platforms discourages engagement and adoption, regardless of available features. Learners expect intuitive, easy-to-use systems comparable to consumer apps like Netflix, with quick access to content. Organizations prioritize user experience when selecting an LMS, as it directly impacts learning outcomes and return on investment.
Developing your mobile learning strategy
A mobile learning strategy must align with how employees actually use their devices—integrating learning into their digital habits rather than simply converting content to mobile. Success requires understanding micro-moments when employees seek immediate information and creating contextually relevant content that fits their workflows and consumption patterns.
Virtuoso communication: training or talent?
Communication is an art, people say. One can really be a talented communicator. Some of us really are natural speakers, who can get the audience on the edge of their seats at every presentation. Others are at their best in social situations, they can appease every conflict. This a nice and romantic view, but it […]
Learning technologies for the social media age
In the social media age, effective learning technology depends on organizations relinquishing control and embracing diverse ecosystems that prioritize engagement and community over infrastructure. Today’s learning landscape blends formal and social spaces, shifting authority from hierarchical systems to reputation-based communities.
Social media: help or hindrance?
Social media offers both benefits and drawbacks as it becomes increasingly pervasive in personal and professional spaces. While it enables knowledge sharing and relationship building, the constant barrage of unfiltered opinions and promotional content can feel overwhelming and distract from productive work.