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Implementing a Digital Credentialing Program

2024-09-1636:27

Digital credentialing can help motivate, educate and inspire learners. Torrie Raish, a digital credentials expert, joins us to explain all you need to consider before implementing a credentialing program. Torrie Raish shares the challenges and benefits of launching a digital credentialing program. Purpose and Value of Digital Credentials: When creating a digital credential program, it's crucial to understand its purpose and the value it brings to both the learners and those viewing ...

Igniting Learning through Innovation and Simplicity

2024-08-2027:20

FutureThink CEO Lisa Bodell knows how to get an audience’s attention. The renowned speaker and author shares her thoughts on engaging learners and creating memorable learning experiences that launch innovation. Show Notes: FutureThink CEO Lisa Bodell shared her experiences in educating and motivating an audience to make long-term change in the workplace. Key points include: Experiential and Accelerated Learning: Lisa emphasizes that the secret to effective teaching lies in how...

Building a Workforce through Training

2024-08-0529:00

To address a growing need for skilled workers, West Shore Home launched a comprehensive training program to recruit, train, and grow its workforce. Chief Development Officer Josh Wood shares how the home remodeling company with more than 3,000 employees across 21 states develops and nurtures talent to serve their valued customers. Show Notes: West Shore Home’s Josh Wood shares how the company’s training supports internal growth and development.Training and Development Initiatives: West Shore ...

Creating Impactful eLearning with Avatars

2024-07-2226:24

From role-playing to reducing learner anxiety, avatars offer significant benefits to learners. Garima Gupta shares how thoughtfully-designed avatars can play an important role in eLearning and significantly enhance learning experiences. Show Notes:Garima Gupta explains that avatars play a crucial role in making eLearning experiences engaging and relatable and help to humanize the content and make it more interactive for learners. She offered these additional key points.Customizatio...

Innovating Member Learning and Industry Development

2024-07-0825:52

Professional associations provide specialized learning solutions across their member organizations presenting a variety of opportunities and challenges. Cathy Butler, the EVP of Talent, Equity, and Learning Solutions at the 4A's (American Association of Advertising Agencies), explains how the association adds value to its members through comprehensive and innovative training programs. Show Notes:4A’s Cathy Butler shares the importance of fostering a learning culture that goes beyon...

Beyond the Test: Designing Performance-Based Certification

2024-06-2119:16

Before embarking on the design of a performance-based certification program, it's essential to consider key steps to prevent common mistakes. Our guest, Judy Hale, a seasoned speaker, author, and principal at Hale Associates, delves into this topic in her acclaimed book, "Performance Based Certification: How to Design a Valid, Defensible, Cost-Effective Program." Show Notes: Guest Judy Hale offers many actionable steps to take when designing a certification program. Certificati...

Upskilling Needs Analysis to Drive Business Outcomes

2024-05-3130:55

Asking better questions is a critical part of any needs analysis. Speaker and Coach Mike Simmons and d'Vinci Director, Learning Experience Jenny Fedullo, guide you through what questions to ask and when to ask them to make your training more impactful. Show Notes:There are many simple, yet thought-provoking steps to execute a better needs analysis and ensure improved training outcomes. Key takeaways include:Defining the Problem Clearly: Establishing a precise definition of the prob...

Effective Translation to Reach Learners Worldwide

2024-04-2431:36

Developing accessible training includes making it available in the languages your learners speak. In this episode, we talk to Nick Strozza and Larry Pilotto from Interpro Translation Solutions to understand how to ensure that eLearning translations are successful. Show notes:Interpro Translation Solutions shares best practices for eLearning translations, including the importance of early collaboration on the project.Early Engagement is Key: Engage with your translation partner early in the pr...

The Human Element in Project Management

2024-04-0143:19

Successful L&D projects just don’t happen. They require effective communication, team alignment, and empathy to drive business outcomes. Penske’s Learning & Development Manager Laurie Strauss and Project Manager Samantha Thompson share their team’s best practices for project management and why they focus on the people before the process. Show Notes: Here are the key takeaways from Laurie Strauss and Samantha Thompson's discussion about L&D project management....

Building Leadership Training to Support a Business

2024-03-1222:48

Leadership plays an instrumental role in the success of any organization. That’s why D&H Distributors values leadership training. Megan Garrett, director of L&D and DE&I shares how her team built a leadership training program from the ground up and how it’s contributing to measurable growth of team members and their company. Show Notes:Megan Garrett shares her journey of building a leadership training program and offers these key points.Strategic Approach to Competencie...

Evolving a Community of Organizational Learning Professionals

2024-03-0437:22

For twenty years, The Learning Guild has helped shape the conversation for learning professionals. Learning Guild CEO David Kelly shares his perspective on the evolution of the training industry, the role of new technologies, and emerging opportunities for industry leaders. Show Notes:David explores the shifting dynamics of how organizations approach learning and development. Here are some of his key takeaways.Training in the Flow of Work: David reminds us that the most disruptive way to...

Improving Usability in Learning Experience Design

2024-02-1921:35

The user experience is more than just usability. In this episode, learning experience and design consultant Connie Malamed shares practical methods for improving the effectiveness of eLearning. Show Notes:Connie Malamed shares tips for learning experience design including:Importance of User Experience (UX): User experience is the totality of a person's interaction with a product or learning event. This includes factors like engagement, satisfaction, and even support from mana...

Building Organizational Strength through Training

2024-01-3122:23

The right combination of strategic planning, organizational development, and training can lead to success. In this episode, Monica Gould, President of Strategic Consulting Partners, shares how meaningful learning experiences can engage a workforce.Show Notes:These takeaways reflect Monica Gould's insights into effective learning strategies, organizational development, and the importance of customization and measurement in training initiatives.Create meaningful learning experiences: Consider s...

Offering Training to Deliver Value Externally

2024-01-1636:27

Educating external audiences presents some unique challenges compared to internal, employee training. In this interview, Thought Industries CEO and Co-Founder Barry Kelly discusses the complexity of pricing strategies, the importance of brand continuity, and the need to use the right LMS to support learners outside of your organization. Show Notes: Thought Industries CEO and Co-Founder Barry Kelly shares best practices for creating learning experiences for external audiences including th...

Five Steps to Making Learning Accessible

2023-02-1631:32

Creating accessible learning can seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be according to learning architect Shawn Wunder. It’s as easy as taking five steps to make your websites and eLearning accessible for all. Show Notes:Accessibility expert Shawn Wunder discussed the importance of accessibility and shared advice on how to make your online learning content more accessible today. The time to think about accessibility is before you start your project.If you can’t take every accessibility...

Mission Driven Learning that Inspires

2023-02-0228:58

Keeping its student-centered mission top of mind helps focus the importance of training at Milton Hershey School, a private residential school for Pre-K through 12th grade children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. Craig Wrights, director of training & organizational development at Milton Hershey School shares how they create meaningful and impactful adult learning for the benefit of the kids they serve. Show Notes: Milton Hershey School focuses time on onboarding ...

Making the Most of Microlearning

2023-01-1328:17

To make microlearning successful in your organization you must first understand what it can and can’t do. Learning Strategist, Consultant and Author Dr. Robyn DeFelice explains how to think about microlearning as part of your overall training goals and not just a way to deliver training. Show notes:In this interview, Robyn DeFelice stresses how and when to successfully use microlearning and makes these key points.Microlearning is much more than creating short-form training. If the only ...

Designing Learning Experiences that Improve Performance

2022-01-1916:16

When you move beyond designing a learning event to creating a learning experience, you can amplify your performance outcomes. This is how Marybeth (MB) Weiss, VP of People and Culture approaches her work at FORME, an at-home fitness technology company. She explains in her conversation with d’Vinci CEO Luke Kempski. Show Notes: Combining her experiences as a learning designer and personal trainer, MB Weiss recommends putting the learner at the center of a comprehensive learning sol...

Growing Your Business Acumen (and Your Impact)

2022-01-1125:38

In order for learning leaders to be true strategic business leaders, they must know how training works with marketing, sales, IT and other areas of an organization. Ajay Pangarkar, a partner at CentralKnowledge, a leading workforce performance consultancy, provides thought-provoking insights about how L&D leaders can improve organizational performance and achieve targeted business and operational objectives.Show Notes:Ajay Pangarkar delivers good advice to re-center learning leaders and f...

Educating the Next Generation of Interactive Developers

2023-11-0927:24

Students at Harrisburg University (HU) are learning how to evaluate and leverage technology to create engaging experiences. Charles Palmer, Executive Director, Center for Advanced Entertainment and Learning Technologies and Program Chair and Associate Professor, Interactive Media shares how the lessons learned at the University can be applied to new approaches in eLearning development. Show Notes:HU's Charles Palmer offered a thoughtful approach to using technologies to improve the learning e...

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