Magazine Articles

Made to Learn

The path to building more engaging and compelling learning content.

I Am Me

How storytelling and powerful conversations about inclusion and diversity opened up our minds and hearts.

Thriving Amid Today’s Change-Quakes

Yesterday’s change approaches are no match for the tectonic shifts impacting almost all aspects of life these days. A new strategy is needed.

Reasons for “The Great Resignation”

Communication was the #1 skill survey respondents felt their managers lack most.

You CAN Take It with You

As I was editing the feature stories in this month’s online-only issue focused on learning assessment, badging, and certification, a scene from The Wizard of Oz popped into my head. After spending much of the film bemoaning his lack of courage—despite his actions to the contrary—the Cowardly Lion receives a special badge from the Wizard of Oz, who declares: “For meritorious conduct, extraordinary valor, conspicuous bravery against Wicked Witches, I award you the Triple Cross.”
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Measuring Training Effectiveness

Obtaining learning, behavior, engagement, and performance analytics is critical to the L&D team, and the organization, as they need to know the value of their training programs and how training activities relate to employee performance.
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Putting Digital Badges on Blockchain

Blockchain-based, stackable digital badges for professional training increase learner engagement and become a verifiable and trustworthy credentialing portfolio unique to each employee.
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Designing Micro-Credentials for the Future of Work

Micro-credentials provide a focused and strategic pathway to help people develop and communicate in-demand capabilities and engage in lifelong, life-wide learning.

Conducting an Effective Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

Don’t view training needs analysis as a singular one-dimensional outcome-based exercise. It requires a 360++ view, a structured approach, and an inclusive/diversified assessment.

Amp Up Training with Digital Credentials

Generate long-term career success and increase training volume with digital credentials.

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