What really makes informal learning effective

What really makes informal learning effective

How “social” are you at work? No, I don’t mean chit chat about your weekend, but how effectively you’re using social collaboration tools to improve how well you share information and co-create solutions with others in an effort to support informal learning. .From my...
The impact of four minutes

The impact of four minutes

I worked at an organization that, no matter how good it was for her, my team member didn’t want to be “training.” I don’t blame her. She didn’t have time and, truthfully, she was right and she already had mastered her job. Some people are resistant to learn new...
5 Learning Trends That Will Shape the Year 2020

5 Learning Trends That Will Shape the Year 2020

As the new year rolls out, we’re seeing transformations in the learning and development front. L&D professionals continue to employ new tools, wear many hats and gain more responsibility. It’s my job to keep you up to date with the latest relevant trends shaping...
Micro-Learning: Why aren’t you on the bandwagon?

Micro-Learning: Why aren’t you on the bandwagon?

It’s no secret that technology has evolved tremendously over the past decade, and it’s not stopping anytime soon. We live in an era where people are constantly seeking a faster, better way of doing things. I admit that I seek small learning nuggets during my commute,...
How L&D is on a journey to support the modern learner

How L&D is on a journey to support the modern learner

Companies are slowly understanding that workplace learning isn’t just about training people. While it’s still the core aspect, it’s not the end all, be all. Instead, the new world of learning supports learners on their personal education journey. L&D itself is on...