The New Era of Leadership Development
I wrote a previous article related to leadership development that discussed why an effective leadership development program was much more than just about the content. While everything from that article still holds true, while re-reading it I realized that for the first time in a long time, even the content for developing leaders needs to…
The State of the Industry
As SDI approaches 20 years partnering with clients of a variety of sizes, industries, and markets, I find myself reflecting more frequently on how the learning industry as a whole has evolved in my 25+ professional years. Interestingly, I keep coming back to the phrase, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.”…
Why Invest in Custom Learning
When you think back to the last complex problem you were forced to deal with, how did you try and solve it? If you’re like most people, you either relied on what you knew and hoped for the best, or you went outside of the box and tried to find out what you didn’t know before working towards a solution. The latter…
Culture of Learning
We’ve read the books. We’ve bought the tools. But what is a culture of learning? Theory is studied, but culture is application. In order to reap the benefits of continuous learning, it must be engrained into our daily routine. 94% of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their career development,…
When Is It Time to Update Your Training?
Outdated training is a good problem to have, because it means your organization has grown. On top of updating your brand strategy, updating internal structures should be an engrained part of your business. Training can never be checked off as “done.” It is an ongoing process of trial and error. Still, how can you tell…
How To Tell Stories Through Your Training
Even seemingly insignificant stories can teach us facts that stick with us for the rest of our lives. Legally Blonde taught us that you can’t wet your hair for twenty-four hours after getting a perm. An episode of The Simpsons taught us the five stages of grief. And how could we forget that there are…
Why Instructional Design is Important in 2021
You either got it or you don’t. The best eLearning courses in the world are nothing without the right presentation. Part of the learning experience, in addition to the latest research, is designing a course that is functional and yes, fun. Instructional design (ID) or instructional systems design (ISD), is the practice of creating something…
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