#ElevateFinTech says the future of the internet
#ElevateFinTech says the future of the internet lies in blockchain Discussions from “Elevate Toronto” reveal that the city’s future in technology and businesses is very promising. Toronto has a diverse platform for growth. It is strongly driven by communities and collaborations. A tech-centered festival was organized in Toronto between the 12th and 14th of September. […]
HR Tech is Evolving Voice & AI Systems are future
20 years back, self-service applications were a rarity with HR systems set up on premise. However, due to the rise in mobile technology, cloud-based platforms are now available to make the work-life easier for employees as well as managers in a company, small or large. MNCs with a truly diverse global workforce have been […]
Forget millennials! Focus on training the modern learner
There are now five generations in the workforce, from those born in the 1940s to the youngest employees born in the 1990s. In many organisations though, it seem like the millennial generation is taking over. A recent PwC report, Millennials at Work, found that by 2020, millennials – those born between 1980 and 1996 – […]
How to Gain Buy-in for Training Technologies
Agile training organisations like yours will, eventually, face a conundrum: In order to increase course bookings and offerings, do they hire an army of administrators or invest in a training management system? When seeking fast and sustainable growth, training technologies tend to be the answer. These systems are, ultimately, less expensive than inflating the wage […]
Does L&D Need Data Science
Some time ago I wrote some articles here relating to data and L&D. I ended one of those articles with a question which is, does L&D need data science? I intend to answer that question with this post. Without wasting much time, I will say that the answer is yes. Now before you roll your […]
Business development through big data
All the leading brands recognised as world-class companies share one common quality. Design thinking. Modern-day marketing is not just about having the perfect logo or the perfect social campaign, you must form a genuine connection with your customer. Design thinking allows leading brands to engage with their clients psychologically and outmanoeuvre the competition. On the […]
How to meet GDPR requirements?
Have you considered what changes you will make to processing your training company data in line with the upcoming GDPR? Here are a few ideas: https://www.accessplanit.com/blog/training-companies-how-to-ensure-data-processed-ethically-gdpr-requirements I’d love to hear yours! Have you considered what changes you will make to processing your training company data in line with the upcoming GDPR?Here are a few ideas: https://www.accessplanit.com/blog/training-companies-how-to-ensure-data-processed-ethically-gdpr-requirementsI’d love to hear […]
How to design a development programme for managers of remote teams
Some companies have embraced location-independent work and it has become a part of everyday life, without a single reference to “remote” or “virtual”. On the other hand, some organisations have found themselves making a very deliberate and fast transition to “remote work”, “flexible work” or “agile working”, which all involve working with others with whom […]
7 Tips For Training Remote Teams
43 percent of working Americans spent some of their paid time working remotely in 2016. This survey of more than 15,000 people shows just how viable telecommuting is for the average American today, offering individuals and businesses alike a more flexible working routine. Remote work enables professionals (both salaried and freelance) to perform their duties […]
Leadership development challenge: implementing AI in the workplace
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) enters the workplace, business leaders need new skills to rise to the challenges and opportunities presented by this disruptive new technology. Task automation is a key area for AI applications. Roles traditionally thought of as requiring a high level human intellect are now being automated. The legal profession is seeing such […]
Challenging assumptions around VR in learning
At its best Virtual Reality is a tool that can be used to boost learning outcomes with immersive, engaging and unique experiences. At its worst, it can be an expensive distraction, perhaps even a negative experience that can make learners motion sick. In our last article, we discussed how VR in learning isn’t as hard […]
VR in learning isn’t as hard as you think
Microsoft, Apple, Google and Sony are betting big on mixed reality. For many people it’ll be their best shot at visiting The White House, taking part in an action epic or recovering from serious illness. You might think that, between futuristic headsets and incredible camera rigs, there’s no place for VR in a typical business. […]
SEO elements entrepreneurs should already know
Online businesses are great sources of income for entrepreneurs. Besides the fact that the online marketplace has evolved considerably over the past years, people spend countless of hours on their smartphones and tablets. There are many ways to do business on the Internet, including selling personal belongings. For instance, you can do commission-based sales. When […]
7 ASO Changes in iOS 11 App Marketers Must Know
Introduced on June 5, 2017 at the Worldwide Developers Conference, iOS 11 is the next-generation version of iOS. As Apple CEO Tim Cook said on stage, the update takes the best and most advanced operating system and turns it up to 11. But how does iOS affect your App Store Optimization (ASO) strategy? Below is […]
How To Develop A Responsive eCourse
We love our devices. Especially those that can go with us. They let us read the latest news, conduct research, make purchases, give us directions, and allow us to connect with our friends. In fact, according to a Gartner study, by 2018, over 50% of Internet use will occur on mobile devices, rather than laptops […]
Using Interactivity to Take Your eLearning Course
There’s no denying that eLearning is making its way into every industry and field. Aside from the fact that eLearning offers learners effective training options like mobile accessibility and immediate feedback, eLearning is becoming more and more cost effective and consistent. It’s really no wonder that everyone wants to make eLearning a part of their […]
9 Tips For Hosting Webinars For Remote Employees
Training has been fully disrupted. The days of piling people into rooms with a presenter at the “head of the class” are fast disappearing. There are a few reasons for this: Technology allows training through a lot of delivery modes The growth of remote workforces has grown exponentially. In the U.S. alone, one in five […]
The 5 Technology Skills All Training Pros Need
Technology is revolutionising every industry, and the training world is no exception. From artificial intelligence (check out my latest AI post on Medium) to automated systems, training professionals are finding new technology and new ways to grow their businesses in an increasingly competitive landscape. Bringing fresh tech into the workplace is incredibly exciting – ‘Imagine […]
“We need to all be lifelong learners, taking input and inspiration every day.”
Stephen Walsh has been involved in the learning and technology industry for 20 years, co-founding global learning company Kineo. Stephen is an investor in BuzzSumo and is particularly passionate about both continuous learning and great information deisgn. He will be speaking at Learning Live on September 6th and 7th on content curation and it’s importance to […]
Empower employees to ‘skill up’
When you hear the term ‘skill up’, what comes to mind? For all you gamers out there, it might remind you of advancing to a new level or gaining new skills to use to your advantage against a hard-to-beat, virtual villain. For learning professionals, the definition of skill up is similar to some extent. Only, […]
