eLearning Blog
In workplace L&D, success hinges not just on the content delivered but also on how it is received. Traditional training approaches often focus on instructional strategies and learning metrics, but there is a growing recognition that empathy plays a crucial role in the learning process. When L&D professionals lead with... more
In today’s fast-paced workplace, employees are often expected to engage with training and professional development opportunities continuously. While these initiatives are essential for employee growth and organizational success, they can sometimes overwhelm employees, leading to burnout. L&D professionals play an important role in preventing burnout by fostering a supportive, and... more
For many organizations, onboarding is a fast-paced process crammed into a new hire’s first week. While an initial intensive approach may seem efficient, it often results in information overload, diminished retention, and an underwhelming employee experience. L&D and HR professionals play a critical role in designing onboarding programs that not... more
Onboarding is a critical process that shapes an employee’s initial experience with a company. For HR and L&D professionals, ensuring a smooth employee onboarding process is not just about compliance. It’s about facilitating learning, fostering engagement, and setting the foundation for long-term success. The complexity of onboarding can overwhelm new... more
Self-directed learning is an instructional approach in which individuals take the initiative to assess their learning needs, set goals, identify resources, and evaluate outcomes. It shifts the responsibility for learning from external trainers to the individual, enabling personalized and flexible skill acquisition. Learners who participate in self-directed learning become increasingly... more
Mental models are invaluable tools for helping learners make sense of complex information, solve problems effectively, and retain knowledge over time. Mental models are simplified representations of the world that people use to interpret data, make decisions, and guide behavior. For L&D professionals, understanding how to design for mental model... more
A critical process for any organization, onboarding sets the tone for a new employee’s experience and integration into company culture. It’s not just about paperwork and introductions; it’s about preparing employees to succeed. Learning and development (L&D) professionals play a pivotal role in this process, equipping new hires with the... more
L&D professionals often face immense pressure to design and deliver programs quickly, especially in today’s fast-paced work environments. Business needs, technological advancements, and changes in organizational strategic goals can require rapid upskilling or reskilling, leaving little time for meticulous planning and development of training content. Instead of spending months fine-tuning... more
Learning & Development (L&D) does not follow a one-size-fits-all approach because individuals and organizations have unique needs and goals. From selecting the right instructional methods and technologies to designing assessments that accurately measure learning outcomes, L&D professionals make decisions every day that impact how learners digest, retain, and apply new... more
In today’s fast-paced business environment, L&D professionals are tasked with meeting the growing needs of a diverse and dynamic workforce. With more organizations turning to eLearning and self-directed training, it is important to ensure that learners are presented with messaging that supports their learning experience. Message design directly impacts how... more
