Developing accessible training includes making it available in the languages your learners speak. In this episode, we talk to Nick Strozza and Larry Pilotto from Interpro Translation Solutions to understand how to ensure that eLearning translations are successful. Show notes: Interpro Translation Solutions shares best practices for eLearning translations, including the importance of early collaboration on the project. Early Engagement is Key: Engage with your translation partner early in...

Successful L&D projects just don’t happen. They require effective communication, team alignment, and empathy to drive business outcomes. Penske’s Learning & Development Manager Laurie Strauss and Project Manager Samantha Thompson share their team’s best practices for project management and why they focus on the people before the process.     Show Notes:  Here are the key takeaways from Laurie Strauss and Samantha Thompson's discussion about L&D project management.  Focus on...

Leadership plays an instrumental role in the success of any organization. That’s why D&H Distributors values leadership training. Megan Garrett, director of L&D and DE&I shares how her team built a leadership training program from the ground up and how it’s contributing to measurable growth of team members and their company.    Show Notes: Megan Garrett shares her journey of building a leadership training program and offers these key points. Strategic Approach to Competencies:...

For twenty years, The Learning Guild has helped shape the conversation for learning professionals. Learning Guild CEO David Kelly shares his perspective on the evolution of the training industry, the role of new technologies, and emerging opportunities for industry leaders.   Show Notes: David explores the shifting dynamics of how organizations approach learning and development. Here are some of his key takeaways. Training in the Flow of Work: David reminds us that the most disruptive way to...

The user experience is more than just usability. In this episode, learning experience and design consultant Connie Malamed shares practical methods for improving the effectiveness of eLearning.      Show Notes: Connie Malamed shares tips for learning experience design including: Importance of User Experience (UX): User experience is the totality of a person's interaction with a product or learning event. This includes factors like engagement, satisfaction, and even support from managers and...

The right combination of strategic planning, organizational development, and training can lead to success. In this episode, Monica Gould, President of Strategic Consulting Partners, shares how meaningful learning experiences can engage a workforce. Show Notes: These takeaways reflect Monica Gould's insights into effective learning strategies, organizational development, and the importance of customization and measurement in training initiatives. Create meaningful learning experiences:...

Educating external audiences presents some unique challenges compared to internal, employee training. In this interview, Thought Industries CEO and Co-Founder Barry Kelly discusses the complexity of pricing strategies, the importance of brand continuity, and the need to use the right LMS to support learners outside of your organization.  Show Notes: Thought Industries CEO and Co-Founder Barry Kelly shares best practices for creating learning experiences for external audiences including the...

Students at Harrisburg University (HU) are learning how to evaluate and leverage technology to create engaging experiences. Charles Palmer, Executive Director, Center for Advanced Entertainment and Learning Technologies and Program Chair and Associate Professor, Interactive Media shares how the lessons learned at the University can be applied to new approaches in eLearning development. Show Notes: HU's Charles Palmer offered a thoughtful approach to using technologies to improve the...

As you design and develop learning experiences, AI can be a powerful ally. In this episode, Jenessa Jacobs, director of training at Second Avenue offers ways you can use artificial intelligence.  Show Notes: AI enthusiast Jenessa Jacobs shared these insights about leveraging artificial intelligence to improve your L&D work. Utilize AI as a Partner: Treat AI as if it were another knowledgeable person in the room. Use it to bounce ideas off of, discuss topics, and seek assistance in...

Learning and development professionals are finding new ways to leverage the power of artificial intelligence every day. Michelle Echevarria, director of learning and development at JBS International and an early champion of AI, shares some best practices for using AI in the L&D industry. SHOW NOTES: Michelle Echevarria offers many ideas for using AI in your daily L&D work including the following:  AI Integration is Inevitable: AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in the field of...

Making the move from instructor-led training to eLearning can be a massive undertaking but as our guests David Grodzicki and Jared Morgan from StoneX explain, having a learning strategy based on tried and true techniques is half the battle.    Show Notes: David Grodzicki and Jared Morgan share their journey launching the StoneX eLearning Risk Management Academy and offer advice for other learning leaders embarking on a large-scale learning project. These takeaways emphasize the importance of...

As the training industry evolves and grows in an ever-changing marketplace, Training Industry  helps learning leaders evolve with insights, education, and best practices. Training Industry CEO Ken Taylor shares the state of the market and discusses how AI will help shape the future of L&D.   Show Notes: Ken Taylor offered many insights about the state of the training industry including these key insights: High-performing organizations invest more in leadership development than...

Entrepreneur, eLearning Pioneer and Udemy Vice-President, Leadership Development Alan Todd shares his reflections on the past, present and future of making learning a competitive advantage.   Show Notes: Here are some of Alan Todd's key takeways. Research shows that the number one reason people leave a job is because of their frontline supervisor so the need for good manager training not only supports the manager, but it can also have a positive impact on many team members.Beyond...

Developing an organizational learning strategy before you create a learning experience can make all the difference in team motivation, engagement and retention. In this interview, Washington, D.C. Department of Health Chief Learning Officer Dr. Adaora Otiji shares the steps to take to be successful and accomplish your organizational goals. Show notes: Adaora Otiji shared the benefits of creating an organizational learning strategy and outlines the process including these tips: Think of your...

Hundreds of learning leaders came together at the Training Industry Conference & Expo (TICE) to discuss the latest industry trends and challenges. In this episode, several conference attendees shared how they engage learners and how they're beginning to embrace AI's potential to drive employee growth and organizational success. d'Vinci Client Solutions Consultant Angeline Evans and d'Vinci Senior Instructional Designer/Project Manager Beth Buchanan attended the conference and also share...

Virtual Reality (VR) will play a major role in the future of experiential learning. In part two of our conversation with Sozo Labs CEO Jason Haddock, we explore the myths of VR and learn how organizations can best put this tool into action to improve learning and retention. Show Notes: VR expert and frontier technologist Jason Haddock shared the following about using VR in training. VR has the potential to be a game-changer in modern education - the first technology that has the ability to...

Learning and development professionals are leveraging the power of virtual reality to build immersive learning experiences. In part one of our interview,  Sozo Labs CEO Jason Haddock discusses the opportunities and the challenges of VR in organizational training. Show Notes: Our guest Jason Haddock offers great food for thought on how and when to use VR in training. His key points include the following: If you haven't yet experienced VR, get a headset and try it out. Then you can start to...

Delivering a welcoming and engaging onboarding experience can positively impact your organization’s effectiveness and retention.  Wendi Walker-Schmidt, Assistant Vice President of Learning and Organizational Development at National Life Group, shares best practices that will change the way you think about new employee orientation and onboarding.      Show Notes: Wendi Walker-Schmidt shares advice on delivering effective orientation and onboarding programs that engage new hires and improve...

Storytelling can help learning and development professionals create and deliver more engaging and effective training.  Robyn Shumer, a global lead with Johnson & Johnson’s Mental Health Diplomats Employee Resource Group, shares how telling a personal story can inspire and educate learners. Show Notes: Here are some of Robyn Shumer's key takeaways. If you're a training or a workshop facilitator, you can connect with learners when you have an emotional story to tell.Information wrapped...

Most L&D professionals measure training after it’s over but what if you could predict the success of a learning program in advance? Author Ken Phillips, CEO of The Phillips Group, shares how predictive learning analytics can change the learner’s experience and the outcomes for an organization. SHOW NOTES: Ken Phillips shared many actionable items in his interview including the following: Predictive learning analytics can help tell you which learners are most likely to apply what they’ve...

Mandated reporters are people required by law to report suspected instances of child abuse. To know how to do this, they need training.  Creating a successful mandated reporter learning experience is an ever-evolving process when you use research to improve its effectiveness. Our guest, Dr. Benjamin Levi, is the founder of iLook Out for Child Abuse and shares how his passion for continuous learning helps make effective training that keeps kids safe. Show Notes: Dr. Benjamin Levi blends his...

Today’s instructional designers come from a variety of professional backgrounds and those past experiences can be a strength in how they approach L&D. In this episode, Authors Megan Kohler and Chris Gamrat share lessons from stories in their new book, The Multidisciplinary Instructional Designer: Integrating Specialized Skills into Design Toolkits. SHOW NOTES: Authors Megan Kohler and Chris Gamrat encourage L&D professionals to identify the skills and talents they bring to the job...

Learner engagement is more than a learner’s interactions during the training. It begins before the learning experience and continues after it's over.  Training and Learning Manager Tiffany McLean, from law firm Warner Norcross + Judd LLP, shares some ways to increase learner engagement to improve training results. Show Notes:  Listen to your learners. Ask questions and think of new, creative ways to engage them.Build learner personas of people in your organization to keep the learners top of...

Creating accessible learning can seem daunting. It doesn’t have to be according to learning architect Shawn Wunder. It’s as easy as taking five steps to make your websites and eLearning accessible for all.  Show Notes: Accessibility expert Shawn Wunder discussed the importance of accessibility and shared advice on how to make your online learning content more accessible today.  The time to think about accessibility is before you start your project.If you can’t take every accessibility...