Category Learning design

From theory to practice: Boosting productivity with action learning 

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Align L&D with action learning to tackle current demands and gear up for future challenges, writes Helen Routledge  Increasing productivity within organisations requires more than just theoretical knowledge; it demands actionable and effective learning strategies. Action learning, a method where employees…

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Three ways AI can help when starting your learning business 

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Artificial intelligence can supercharge your L&D business – if you know how to use it well. George Hanley reveals top tips for maximising the tech  Artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm, revolutionising many businesses with its ability…

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How organisations can bring the best of social media into workplace learning

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Imagine a workplace where learning feels as rewarding as your most positive social media interactions. Andrea Sennett explores leveraging digital dynamics for higher engagement and professional growth How much time does the average person spend scrolling and interacting with others…

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Harnessing the power of AI: A practical organisational guide

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Explore practical strategies for integrating AI into learning initiatives, empowering both learners and L&D professionals. Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook provide expert insights for success The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace is rapidly gaining traction and little…

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Online course creation top tips: Two reasons your online course isn’t selling

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Ginette Tessier helps us to overcome that challenges of our courses not being popular in-house or not bringing in the money As a trainer, there’s a very good chance that you are reasonably comfortable with the idea of creating an…

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The missing link in L&D: Why action-learning deserves a comeback 

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Isobelle Keith looks at the learning intervention that time forgot  The learning and development profession faces many challenges. Learning transfer from traditional training hovers at a dismal 12% (Collins 2023), and despite the billions spent on leadership development, the results…

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LTEM and Action Mapping: hot sauce for business-driven learning 

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Ricci Masero adds zest to training evaluations, aligning learning with organisational goals and kicking performance gaps to the curb  While travelling in the lush paradise of Costa Rica, where zesty hot sauce is as ubiquitous as the tropical sunshine, I…

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Online course creation top tips: are you using quizzes properly?

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Ginette Tessier shows you how to make your quizzes count   Quizzing functionality is often highlighted as a key benefit of online course hosting solutions. The ability to offer a quiz at the end of every lesson is assumed to be…

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Remaining relevant in the transformational juggernaut of AI – part two

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Conrad Gottfredson and Sara Chizzo continue part two of their feature to focus on the need for different ways to develop people so that L&D can compete with AI solutions In part one: Conrad and Sara delved into the transformative…

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Remaining relevant in the transformational juggernaut of AI

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In part one of this feature, Conrad Gottfredson and Sara Chizzo explore historical shifts to the present AI revolution and advise on how professionals can leverage AI to ensure the delivery of impactful, business-aligned learning strategies that drive continuous growth…

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