Every week I speak to clients struggling under the pressure of teaching more, in less time, with shrinking budgets. Unfortunately, there are no widely respected guidelines for how much you should teach people in a day, or how to be sure ideas will 'stick.' Many corporat... More »

Learning & Development

Advanced Level Content , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Training and Development - General

A big thanks to everyone who participated in the interactive ASTD Links article, “Are You Having Fun Yet?” Here's what we learned about your use of training games. More »

Learning & Development

Beginner Level Content , Engagement , Delivering Training , Designing Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General

As trainers we inherently know that fun is important! It increases motivation, energizes and enlivens, enhances teamwork and unity, improves job satisfaction, and stimulates innovation and creativity. More »

Learning & Development

Designing Learning , Engagement , Beginner Level Content , Informal Learning , Intermediate-level Content , Simulations and Serious Games , Training and Development - General

The National Conference Center released their spring 2012 white paper, "Technology’s Secret Potential to Empower Participants and Make Meetings Better,” which explores how planners and trainers are implementing technology to increase audience engagement. More »

Learning & Development , Learning Technologies

Delivering Training , Training and Development - General , Measuring and Evaluating , Designing Learning , Training for Multiple Cultures , Engagement , Simulations and Serious Games

Case Studies , Higher Education