Management has started an initiative to increase training in your company, and you have been designated the task to develop a strong program. Now, what? In addition to creating a training program, you must also measure the impact. Impact evaluation is essential to determine return on investment. In order to truly measure the impact of learning, it is important to start before the training begins. Although evaluation is vital, most organizations fail to measure the impact of training. ... [more]
A puzzle game is an irresistible activity. Inserting that final piece in the puzzle or triumphantly solving that riddle, gives anyone a rush and a sense of gleeful accomplishment. The good news is that employers can use puzzle games to improve employee skills and productivity. Puzzles and mental challenges sharpen your mental faculties. They require problem-solving skills that can be a great help in expanding a person's ability to think outside the box. In fact, puzzle games can be a fantastic way to deliver effective and engaging online training for employees. ... [more]
For 15 years as a sports agent, I worked with some of the top athletes and coaches in the world. Besides their immense talent and hard work, what they all shared in common was a genuine desire to get better, and a real curiosity about how to do that. They were constantly studying the game and seeking the latest technology and analytics to give them feedback that they could use to improve their performance. We all have those people inside of our organizations too. ... [more]
Corporate globalization is here to stay as we see more corporations becoming multinational. Whether it is outsourcing, talent acquisition, or market penetration, it is likely that a company will do business internationally. As the business world becomes smaller, our cultural awareness must increase to be successful in international business relations. Especially as international talent acquisition increases, it is becoming important for managers to become culturally aware. A lack of cultural knowledge in the workplace can be detrimental to a multinational corporation; therefore, it is important that managers are aware of the underlying values that motivate different cultures. ... [more]
eLearning is all around us, from the classroom to the workplace and there are tons of providers too. But what can you do to make sure learners not only enjoy your content but also take something away? Here are three tips to enhancing the elearning experience: 1. “After this lesson you should be able to…” Yup, it’s that simple. Most people want to know what they are getting up front and taking elearning courses is no different. Therefore letting learners know all course objectives is imperative. ... [more]
People often misunderstand the next-generation teaching practices as technology-rich instructions. Blended learning, as well as personalized and innovative teaching methods, goes far beyond online lectures and high-tech devices. The point of this approach is to provide an individualized experience for each learner, based on their base of knowledge, skills, strengths, weaknesses, and interests. Due to the high level of personalization required for these teaching practices, there’s a common underlying question that makes us scratch our heads: how effective are they? ... [more]
People go crazy over Millennials (between 21 and 41 years old). We make it sound as if these guys have suddenly emerged to disrupt our world. We’re 20 years too late to think like that. The truth is that we’re going to go through a real disruption when Generation Z surfaces if we don’t start prepping now. ... [more]
Employee turnover is a lingering issue for many organizations and it can have some serious side effects. If employee turnover is not well maintained, a company can lose large chunks of time, money and productivity. Company culture is also related with employee turnover and can quickly be damaged by employees constantly leaving the company. Not all turnover can be avoided, but the factor that must be limited most is the voluntary quits by employees. Each time an employee voluntarily leaves a company, an expensive process must take place to replace that employee. ... [more]
Skills have a major bearing on workforce productivity – especially in developed economies where the majority of employees are knowledge workers. So why is it that systemic under-training and inappropriate training methods are commonplace in today's business environment, leading to skill gaps and a decline in productivity? Research we conducted last year exposed the correlation between inadequate training, skills gaps, lack of company growth and wider economic stagnation. Over 2,000 workers contributed to that research. ... [more]
When some people think of virtual reality (VR) they may envision the super intense gamer with a huge helmet and goggles who is synced into world full of zombies and other strange creatures. However, virtual reality is way more than just helmets and zombies. According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, it is actually a 3D image or environment that can be interacted with in a seemingly real or physical way. Helmets and goggles are used, but so are screens, fitted gloves, and sensors. Although it can be used for gaming, VR can also be used for educational purposes. ... [more]
