Clarity Learning & Development Blog
Perspectives on the continuous evolution of workplace training, learning and leadership development.

TOPIC : Learning Effectiveness
Next Gen Training: Decoding the Newest Generations
by Lindsey Gacanovic on December 12, 2018
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....

TOPIC : Learning Effectiveness
Next Gen Training: What’s Different About How the Newest Workers Learn?
by Serafim Mendonca on December 5, 2018
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...

TOPIC : Learning Effectiveness
Return on Expectations vs. Return on Investment
by Herb Tieger on November 28, 2018
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.

TOPIC : Instructional Design
Instructional Design Trends: Combine Content and Tech
by Lindsey Gacanovic on November 21, 2018
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,...

TOPIC : Instructional Design
Instructional Design Trends: Content Content Content
by Cristina Mendonca on November 14, 2018
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...

TOPIC : Instructional Design
Instructional Design Trends: Choice is King!
by Serafim Mendonca on November 7, 2018
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.

TOPIC : Instructional Design
Instructional Design Trends: What’s the Roadmap?
by Herb Tieger on October 31, 2018
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?

TOPIC : Career Development
What’s Different About How Younger Workers Learn?
by Bob Bonomo on October 24, 2018
With the rise of new technologies, the younger generations learn differently than older ones. Here are a few insights to consider.

TOPIC : Instructional Design
What Does Next-Gen L&D Look Like?
by Lindsey Gacanovic on October 17, 2018
Today, education and technology go hand-in-hand. After all, it wasn’t long ago that the online-only college degree seemed unfathomable and, now, you can find online plans from leading colleges and universities across the globe.

TOPIC : Organizational Development
3 Reasons Why a Servant Leader is Not a Unicorn
by Herb Tieger on October 10, 2018
For some, the idea of a servant leader seems anomalous. After all, members of the management team are often expected to put the needs of the company first, not those of their staff or team.