Virtual and digital labs are becoming increasingly popular forms of training employees. The best virtual labs are cost-effective, engaging, and can be implemented in a short amount of time. Training employees is challenging for many businesses because different people learn differently. Some people do better with visual training materials or hands-on guidance. Other people respond …
Microlearning has become a popular learning method in recent years. It is essentially a form of ‘bite-sized’ learning that takes place in short bursts, typically lasting between 5 and 20 minutes. With microlearning, businesses are able to strategically deliver content to employees at the right moment so they can retain it in a shorter period …
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Storytelling is the most powerful tool in today’s business world. In fact, according to Matthew Luhn, a 20-year Pixar storytelling veteran and brand consultant, “Storytelling is the #1 business skill necessary to connect, motivate and lead people.” Hired by well-known institutions—such as Stanford and the Haas School of Business at Berkeley—Luhn works to humanize analytical information …
While the classic definition of sticky is “adhesive, viscous and gluey,” it means a lot more in today’s world—especially in the context of software products. According to author Malcolm Gladwell, “stickiness” is the quality that compels people to pay close, continuous attention to a product, concept or idea. Stickiness is also another term of “high …
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In the last few decades, the concept of learning styles—the notion that different people learn information in different ways—has become quite popular. And why wouldn’t it be appealing? The theory that everyone can learn easily once they figure out their preferred learning style is very encouraging. But is it accurate? According to Neil Fleming, it …
Ongoing training is vital for employee development and organizational growth. In fact, research by Middlesex University’s Work Based Learning program found that out of 4,300 workers, 74% believed they were not achieving their full potential at work due to a lack of development opportunities. This is no surprise, given statistics from the U.S. Bureau of Labor, which reports that …
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A recent Anoxify Workplace Training study found that 43% of employees who receive formal job training find it ineffective. At the same time, 92% of respondents believe that the right kind of formal workplace training would positively impact their job engagement. But many organizations don’t understand how to develop a successful training program. Below are some important …
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Learning styles differ from person to person. As a result, it is not uncommon for the learning techniques of instructors to clash with that of students. And when this happens, students can feel frustrated and discouraged—and the learning process breaks down. The key is to present information in a way that all students can learn …
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“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” —American writer William Arthur Ward In addition to inspiring students, a great teacher understands the difference between teaching children and adults. In fact, Malcolm Knowles, a leader in the field of adult education, was well known for the use of the …
Workplace culture. This is becoming a top priority for business leaders around the world, according to Deloitte’s Human Capital Trends. In fact, research shows that 86% of business leaders rate culture as one of the most urgent talent issues. And it isn’t just the need to talk about company culture, but also the need to define …
