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Do you dislike or fear having to make a presentation? You are not alone. Many business people find that making a presentation is an uncomfortable and unnatural experience – one they try to avoid or, when forced to present, merely survive.
The process of developing custom training usually involves a needs analysis, curriculum design and documentation of specific knowledge and skills necessary to support the desired performance.
What drives behavior change? Is it the ample opportunities to practice the desired behavior? Is it the well-designed training program or the consistent support of the manager?
A hefty project workload can be exhausting, so when a project comes to an end, it can be tempting to quickly close the books the second sign-off is received on final materials. But there are a number of benefits to taking the time to reflect on a project...
Engaging. Memorable. Unexpected. Which of those words describes your training? If you had to rank these in order of importance, unexpected would most likely be at the bottom of the list.
The user interface (or UI) is a critical part of an e-learning course. Although it tends not to get much attention after its initial design, it can have a major effect on the success or failure of the course as a whole.
Performance improvement professionals are naturally curious about how individuals learned their profession. How were they trained? Did they shadow a senior coworker, listen to lectures, take e-learning courses or jump into role-play activities? How has...