Embedding Quality Systems Into the Training Cycle

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Emanuel Albu

There are numerous quality standards and instruments available to measure training quality, including ISO 9000, ANSI/ASQC Z1.11, ISO 10015, or some form of the Total Quality Management system. The implementation of quality systems is bureaucratic in nature, time consumi... More »

At First Sight: Improving Your Training With Good Visual Design

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Erin Sappington

When you think about effective training courses, what comes to mind? If you're like most learning professionals, well-researched lessons and impeccably worded test questions are most likely essential for a successful presentation. Other factors such as syllabi, particip... More »

Business Education Under the Microscope: Applying Six Sigma to Workplace Training

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John Baun

In 2008, the United States spent an estimated $134 billion on employee training. Employers train employees for improving job skills, career advancement, industry certifications, and the quality of life of their employees, among other reasons. Employers presume a return ... More »

Learning Lessons As a Team

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Gina Gotsill

For the last year, you've been working on a large project, creating training materials to prepare your company's contact-center employees to use their new enterprise software package. Your training materials are not only accurate and instructionally sound; they are attr... More »

ROE’s Rising Star

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James Kirkpatrick

Return on expectations (ROE) is rapidly sweeping the learning and development industry. The reason is quite simple: when used properly, it never fails to show the value of training in the terms desired by key stakeholders. This is because ROE is designed and executed in... More »