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Rather than define learning as formal or informal, why not provide learners directions that guide them to learn job competencies—especially, through job-based experiences?

Fastrack Academy provides financial representatives with an interactive forum designed to inspire higher production and professional growth. At the academy, participants enhance their existing sales skills by hearing from experts in the field and practicing their skills in a clinic setting.

The most effective employee onboarding programs share several essential elements—Momentum, Enablement, Collaboration, Assimilation, and Connection—that breathe life into traditional administrative processes.

Though most organizations have made rapid strides in securing their networks, many are still vulnerable to problems from the misuse of mobile applications.

Developing virtual and blended learning programs is not a “plug-and-play” scenario. Most organizations are relatively new to blended learning, and chances are no one individual has the expertise or time to develop or launch a blended curriculum. To ensure success, end-to-end project management is critical.

Studies of successful learning show that mastery and retention are strongest when practice is mixed up and certain difficulties are introduced during learning.

Just like knowing how to initiate a campaign such as the Ice Bucket Challenge, it is as critical to know how to sustain it and how to end even a very successful campaign so you don’t water down its effect.

My thoughts first thing in the morning are not at all amazing. I often am absorbed by all that I have to do, what’s wrong with the world, and concerns about the future. Fortunately, I have a powerful process that redirects my thinking and focuses my attention on what matters most to me.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change’s Training Department piloted a Critical Thinking course based on the principles of socio-collaborative learning for its multi-unit managers, who often are geographically isolated from their peers, frequently called away to manage emergency situations in the stores, and unable to travel for extended periods of time.

Those working in the borderless digital workplace might be given some training on the tools they use, but not on how to make the experience rewarding. Paying attention to five principles (PRIME) makes a positive difference to the quality of the experience and the output.