We’ve all been there, building courses where we don’t have much say in the content. You know the ones I’m talking about – those compliance courses or those annual refreshers that are driven by content more so than performance. Truth be told, the organization isn’t really expecting miraculous performance improvements from these courses. They simply want to ensure that everyone reviews the content, passes an assessment, and tracks completion for their records. Permanent records. You know, all that stuff that gets brought up at the pearly gates on judgment day. But fear not! Here are seven quick thoughts that might…
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To unlearn means to let go and make room for something new. For most people, unlearning sounds counterintuitive. Especially in work settings. We always highlight the value of continuous learning, discovering new information, and building knowledge. And, after all, why would anyone want to unlearn something if they’ve worked hard to learn it in the first place? However, through unlearning, people undergo a process of questioning and challenging existing assumptions, biases, habits, or attitudes. This will lead to creating new perspectives and experiences. People have been unlearning since childhood, even without realizing it. For instance, kids believe that eating spinach…
If you think outside the box, you can get more out of your software. For instance, by using your learning platform as a marketing tool. Training plays a crucial role in today’s competitive business world. Make the most of it by recognizing the untapped potential of using your LMS as a marketing and branding tool. In a recent webinar, we talked about using training as a marketing tool. Now, let’s take a deeper dive into how you can use your LMS as a marketing tool to attract and retain employees, customers, and partners. How training can boost your employer brand…
There’s a lot of promise to artificial intelligence (AI) for image generation. However, as it currently works it’s not as simple as prompting an image and getting something perfect to download and use. AI can generate a lot of nice results quickly. However, using the images for production work can be a challenge. My key objective is to create viable (not necessarily perfect) characters that I can use in online training programs or PowerPoint presentations. I am not a professional illustrator or Photoshop pro, so I want some steps that are simple and not too time consuming. Here are some previous…
As a human resources professional, you’re at the forefront of the struggle to find and keep top talent. So you understand the importance of prioritizing employee wellbeing for today’s workers. Ironically, this increased focus on a positive employee experience can contribute to HR burnout. As you strive to create a healthy work environment, you may neglect your own well-being. Your burnout can affect the entire company’s health. So it’s important for you (and your company) to understand the causes and impact of HR burnout. Then you can implement effective strategies for preventing it. Why is HR a stressful job these…
I see the promise of AI generated assets for e-learning. I’m not an illustrator. I have limited Photoshop skills. Because of this, my options for custom illustrations are slim. However, with AI I can find a balance of creating viable illustrated characters with minimal skills. In previous posts we looked at: What I Learned Creating AI Images for E-Learning Simple Tips on Creating Your Own Illustrations with AI Today, I’ll show some of the basic steps I use to create the illustrated characters I’ve shared in LinkedIn recently. In these three tutorials, I’ll give an overview on how to create…
Sometimes small can be very powerful. Tech developments and innovations have enabled the world to achieve results by using more efficient means. For example, tiny surgical cuts, smaller but better devices like earbuds instead of headphones, etc. Mobile phones, for instance, were once as big as a purse, and could only be used for calls, but now they’re as small as one’s palm, plus offering more possibilities in people’s daily lives (networking, taking photos/videos, listening to music, and more.) Learning hasn’t fallen behind this “shrinking” effect. Employee training has been shaped to better fit tight work schedules and digital transformation.…
I’ve been messing around with different generative AI apps, just like many of you. I’m trying to figure out how I can use them in my job and also get really good at using the various AI tools. Because I create online courses, I’ve been working on making my own illustrations that work well. Here are some tips I’ve picked up and how I make those free illustrated characters that I share on LinkedIn. It Starts with Prompts The secret to getting the right images is based on the prompting. The challenge with AI is that you never know what you’ll…
Recruiting and then retaining good people is what makes businesses successful. But in a competitive hiring market, it isn’t always easy to do. In fact, attracting and retaining top talent is probably harder now than it’s ever been. Offering the right salary, a good benefits package, and opportunities for career growth would once have been enough to seal the deal. But times are changing. And these drivers aren’t enough anymore. So, what’s the deciding factor now? In December 2021, specialist talent solutions consultancy Robert Half surveyed 2,000 UK employees. The topic was recruitment and retention. Of those employees, 38% said…
46% of employees in the software industry suffer from burnout because of a toxic work environment. And almost half of the employees (47%) believe their companies will remain toxic in the future, according to TalentLMS and CultureAmp’s research report. Toxic workplaces have a serious impact on employees. It’s not that they don’t like their jobs, but continuous toxic behaviors leave people unmotivated, disengaged, unwilling to perform their best, and very stressed. However, toxicity at work can and should be eliminated in modern workplaces. In fact, 43% of employees think managerial and leadership training for leaders and managers would be helpful.…