Tag: Employee Engagement

The Context I was watching my nephew as he struggled to complete his reading assignment for the night. The assignment was to read one chapter and write a short paragraph summarizing what he read. I sat down next to him and asked if he needed any help. “I hate reading! I always have to read … Continue reading “Different Learners, Different Learning Styles”

Does it seem that all the e-learning you see is “cookie-cutter” – based on classical instructional design that is rigid, with minimal interactivity? We look at drag and drops, matching, quizzes, and other methodologies as a way to effectively engage users in content. If only learning were so simple! Often, we forget about the subtleties … Continue reading “The Seductive Detail!”

Strange as it sounds, training and Fruit Loops® have much in common. When considering training, we often think of instructional design models, learning management systems, curriculum structures, and learning theory. We ask ourselves, “Should training be mandatory?” More often than not, our answer is “Yes, otherwise employees won’t bother taking it.” Can you imagine asking … Continue reading “Organizational training and Fruit Loops®”

One of the fastest ways to provide a common understanding is through a story or a visual. Film marries both approaches in less time.