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How to help talent and learning development teams automatically get a seat at the table – part two
Build credibility for L&D influence through transparent dashboards, strategic storytelling, and robust resource management practices – Ryan Austin concludes his epic feature Part one of this feature covered: And now, continuing the list of actionable strategies: 4. Operationalise strategy Execution is where strategy meets impact. By embedding operational excellence into daily workflows, L&D teams can consistently translate plans into action with measurable outcomes. This requires integrating strategic goals into every stage of program design, development, and delivery while establishing clear…
How to help talent and learning development teams automatically get a seat at the table
Explore actionable strategies for L&D teams to align with corporate priorities and prove measurable impact as Ryan Austin shares insights in this epic feature For over 20 years, Learning and Development (L&D) leaders have discussed earning a seat at the leadership table. While progress has been made, as outlined in the LearnOps Maturity Model, it is time for L&D teams to not just seek recognition but to operationalise their strategy and earn that seat automatically. Of the $130 billion invested…
Why human connection matters in training videos
Do people really want AI avatars, or to understand why their compliance videos are important? Amy Cassciotti explains In this insightful interview, Amy Casciotti, Vice President of HR at TechSmith, shares her expert perspective on creating engaging and effective training videos. Drawing from nearly 30 years of HR experience in the tech industry, Amy discusses how video content can transform workplace learning and development. 🔹 Key Topics Covered: Whether you’re an HR professional, L&D leader, or content creator, this conversation…
The power of video in microlearning
Bite-sized videos grab your learner’s attention, stick in their mind, and turn knowledge into action – Tim Moss shows how to get started Imagine this: you’re onboarding a new employee, Sarah, who feels overwhelmed about learning a complex project management tool. Instead of handing her a dense user manual, you provide her with a short, engaging video tutorial. The video is concise, visually clear, and even includes an interactive quiz at the end. After watching, Sarah not only understands the tool but…
Revolutionising corporate training with Virtual Reality: A bold new era for workforce learning
Are budget and safety issues with your training? This partner article explores the VR solution to make your learning experience next level Imagine stepping into a world where employees can perfect their skills without the fear of making costly mistakes. Picture new hires confidently operating complex machinery on day one—without even touching a real piece of equipment. This is the magic of VR in corporate training. It’s not just a trend; it’s here to stay, and adoption is growing. Learning…
Shaping the future: How the UK’s AI action plan transforms learning and development
The UK Government’s announcement to be an AI superpower will impact every L&D professional’s future Today to the UK government announced it’s AI Opportunities Action Plan, which has three key goals: These goals are interconnected and aim to position the UK as a leader in AI development and adoption. The goals explored Laying the foundations to enable AI: This goal focuses on creating the necessary infrastructure and conditions for AI to thrive. It involves: Changing lives by embracing AI: This…
TJ interviews: Thought Industries CEO, Robin Wadsworth
This chat is about industry insights on learning platforms and AI in the e-learning space Training Journal: Thought Industries describes itself as an external enterprise learning platform for customer, partner, and professional training. The market for learning platforms is still developing and quite dynamic. What should someone shopping for a learning platform look for? Robin Wadsworth: We think the ability to tailor solutions should be table stakes – an absolute minimum. Learning, training, and certification programs tend to look a…
A week in the life of: An eLearning Accessibility Consultant
From client consultations and auditing content, to training, writing and research, it’s a busy schedule for Susi Miller of eLaHub Running a business involves wearing many hats, and as the founder and Director of eLaHub, my days are filled with a variety of tasks – from client consultations and auditing, to training, writing and research. It’s a role that constantly evolves, and I wouldn’t have it any other way Of course, there’s also the usual list of responsibilities…
Serving up success by elevating restaurant & cafe standards through e-learning
Using e-learning and your learning management system can increase standards in the food service industry – as explored by Tanya Galton Customer experience is the biggest selling point today: 7 out of 10 people, according to American Express, prefer to be clients of a company that delivers overall great service. There’s a lot that contributes to a customer experience of visiting a restaurant: It’s excellent menu and location, ambience and vistas, loyalty programs and cleanliness, quality of being waited on…
Keeping an organisation and people safe – the critical role of L&D
How L&D professionals can help businesses mitigate complex security risks through effective training and leadership – with insights from Richard Mackintosh and Sarah Keeling It is widely acknowledged that the world is more dangerous than at any time since 1945. Recent disruptions to world IT systems, caused by a patching update, are a stark warning of the risks we run because of our interconnectedness and dependencies. Instability in Europe and the rise of China, all underpinned and dependent upon emergent…
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