Applying the Brain Rules to Training

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Brownell Landrum

Brain Rules by John Medina identifies 12 insights into how the brain works. Not only is his book entertaining and a fascinating read, it also provides some valuable tools to help us know how the brain works so we can become more effective trainers. More »

Wellbeing Is the Foundation of Business Success

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Patty Keenan

Companies must move beyond wellness programs and consider new methods to help people thrive by strengthening the wellbeing foundation of any corporate efforts to develop talent. More »

An Ounce of Prevention

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Melissa Westmoreland

If traveling in the unpredictable weather isn’t bad enough, the probability of catching something on the road is even worse. More »

Moving from Pedagogy to Andragogy in Corporate Training

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Kyle Freedman

A major issue in corporate training―especially in technical industries―is the lack of understanding around the basic models of teaching and training. What are they, how do they work, and when are they best utilized? There are two fundamental models: pedagogy and andrago... More »

Distracted Learners May Remember More

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Lenn Millbower

Are your participants distracted? Do their minds seem to be wandering? Don’t worry—they likely have enough brainpower to remember your information too. More »