Would You Like To Play A Game?

Julie Dirksen

When adding gaming elements to e-learning, there's this odd notion that after you include a wacky 'dinging' sound and a few zany graphics, suddenly you'll have Sexual Harassment Jeopardy: instructional, hilarious, and meaningful. It's just not that simple. (And really, ... More »

Transitioning to HPI: Three Lessons I Learned in the Trenches

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Moneta Lester-Taylor

Many of us in training and development are facing tough times right now. In this era of economic uncertainty, many organizations cut spending for training first because it is not perceived as adding value. I know this from firsthand experienceI lost my instructional des... More »

Designing Interactive Training

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Lisa J. Downs, CPLP

Good design is the essence of effective negotiation training, and it is a critical part of meeting the needs of learners and the client organization. Careful thought about the readiness, learning styles, and training needs of potential workshop participants will help to... More »