orbiteers, Author at Clarity Consultants

The Agile Effect: The Benefits and Costs of Moving to an Agile Methodology?

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The agile corporate-learning business model has been getting a lot of attention in recent times. Companies are seeing the benefits of a more agile production, design, and even leadership development programs. But an agile model isn’t for everyone. Here are some of the benefits and some of the costs to moving to an agile methodology.

How Do You Win the Best Candidates for Your Training Team?

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When you are looking to increase the size of your learning and development (L&D) team, finding the right candidates is a must. A single bad hire can be detrimental to your organization, harming productivity and decreasing the odds that you will achieve your goals.

Instructional Design Trends for 2019

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As we say goodbye to 2018, we also welcome a new set of emerging instructional design trends.Here are some 2019 instructional design trends that should be on your radar.

Next Gen Training: Corporate Training for Multiple Generations

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Many of the innovations and training methodology updates that circled around Millennials and Generation Z can be just as effective for Gen Xers and Baby Boomers. If you need to train multiple generations, here’s what you need to know.

Next Gen Training: What Next-Gen L&D Looks Like

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Learning and development (L&D) isn’t just stepping away from traditional paradigms, it’s sprinting away at a record pace. If you are wondering what next-gen L&D looks like, here’s what you need to know.

Decoding the Newest Generations

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Millennials are still spoken about like they are mysterious unicorns; as though they are rare sightings that are not fully understood. However, there are approximately 80 million Millennials today, and they are currently the largest generation in the workforce. In fact, the oldest members of Gen Y are actively moving into leadership roles, so understanding how they work is essential if your company is going to thrive.

If you are struggling to decode the newest generations, here’s what you need to know.

Next Gen Training: What’s Different About How the Newest Workers Learn?

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While it may seem strange that how people learn shifts with each generation, it is true. Today’s newest workers grew up with technology, altering their expectations regarding how information should be shared and presented. By understanding what makes them different, you can adjust your learning and development (L&D) programs to accommodate their needs, ensuring they get the most from the experience.

Return on Expectations (ROE) vs. Return on Investment (ROI)

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As a metric for learning and development programs, Return on Expectations measures how successfully a training program meets its objectives, typically based on changes in employee motivation and performance after completing a course.

Instructional Design Trends: Combine Content and Technology

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When companies make the most of available tech when creating their L&D programs, they can ensure that the content is presented in a manner that fully engages the learner. This can increase overall retention while also making learning fun, ensuring that employees have a positive view of the experience. If you are looking for ways to combine content with the latest tech, here is how you can get started.

Instructional Design Trends: All About Content

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While conveying critical information should always be the goal of any learning and development program, neglecting the value of engaging and entertaining content is a misstep. If you want your employees to be excited about learning and absorb the information, then presentation matters.

If you want to take your L&D program to the next level, here’s how to make sure your content is up to the challenge.

Instructional Design Trends: Choices!

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Formal learning programs are often incredibly rigid. They facilitate a push-based learning culture, allowing management to dictate what employees must review in each unit, irrespective of the worker’s position or prior knowledge and experience.

Instructional Design Trends: What’s on the Roadmap?

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The most effective learning mechanisms have a flow. One topic naturally segues to the next, making the experience as comfortable as it is informative. How do create a roadmap for this?