Learn Something New Every Day
All of us can learn from one another if we take the time to open up and listen. Even community leaders, politicians, and CEOs have room to learn a lesson.
Learning Is a Journey – A Metaphor for Teaching
Metaphors aren’t the answer for all training needs, but applying them can certainly be expanded to a wide range of training efforts.
Want a Tree House? Think Again!
Most organizations risk creating the metaphorical 'tree house' by failing to care and nourish the roots of their people. Focusing on nurturing rather than clean up is the preferable approach to growing your company.
Leveraging Learning Cycles to Nurture Leadership
The cycle of briefing, executing, and debriefing is important to football teams, the military, and to your business. These learning cycles are key for employee growth.
Your Managers Aren’t Aligned on Your Strategy
Your business may not be musical, but your orchestra needs a conductor who knows the score.
The Art of Engagement – Inspiring People, Creating Change, and Making a Difference
There are four key concepts that contribute to building employment engagement and improving productivity.
Lessons from Grandma
Applying the life sessions about giving and growing. Which lessons have stuck with you?
Why a Cartoon? You Might be Surprised by the Answer!
Cartoons aren't just for the Sunday funnies. Using them at the office opens minds to new ideas by suspending disbelief.
The Power of Visuals to Solve Story Problems
Solving for complex strategies require visuals to help businesses relay the strategy to employees, just as a 10 year old uses visuals to solve complex math homework.
The Value of Play
All work and no play will make you more than dull. If you haven’t played at work for a while, here’s what you’re missing.
Hey Trainers! Stop Shooting All of Us in the Foot! Part 2
It's time for us trainers to stop just following orders and become stewards of good business decision-making!
Hey Trainers! Stop Contradicting Yourselves! Part 1
Trainers - Do you want to sit at the Strategy table, then stop just taking orders.
When Rapid eLearning Isn’t Enough
With so many Rapid Development tools available, creating eLearning is easier than ever. But are there times when these tools just won’t cut it?
The Tension on Investment?
A little tension can be good for an organization. Find out how to use it to help you make those hard choices.
The Fine Line Between Direction and Engagement – Part 2
The vision that leaders create is only as strong as the commitment they get from everybody else. Read a few ways to reach this balance.
The Fine Line Between Direction and Engagement – Part 1
Whether your company’s vision is posted on a wall or embedded in your operations comes down to a question of balance. Here’s the question you need to answer!
Can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Corporate Training Programs
There is a fundamental flaw in the traditional mindset of “getting people to training” and a “learning process".
Innovation is like getting punched in the face sixty times.
Today’s riddle: How is innovation like a boxing match? Learn the connection here!
Can “anyone” Really Train Effectively?
French rats, cooking, and training. Yes, they do have something in common!
The Learning Buffet
Is your company curriculum a well-planned meal or a little-bit-of-everything buffet? Here’s something to chew on about eLearning.
Ditch the “Duhs” in Compliance Training
Think compliance training is boring? Think again! Here's how to create compliance training that's both effective and engaging!
Reflecting on the Past to Handle the Future in Learning and Performance
How many times do we construct training for a system or workflow that is poorly designed…and subsequently create some very painful training programs!
If you build it, they will come
While you may think the fanciest tool with the most options is what everyone wants, if it isn't you just wasted a lot of time and money.
