As the U.S. prepares for our annual Fourth of July celebrations this coming weekend, this year takes on a different tone as we continue to endure the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis. There will be very few picnics, barbecues, and pool parties, although I have heard about some virtual fireworks events, as... more
We’re all learners right now. Most workers, still clocking in from home, are learning skills they didn’t know they needed. We’re learning skills like how to look professional and polished on surprise video calls, when we might feel otherwise. We’re learning how to get our pets to understand we are... more
Tomorrow is Earth Day 2020 and here on the Litmos blog, we’ll be dedicating several posts this month to the various ways that online learning is a better choice for the environment than traditional, in-person training. I’m happy to be part of this collaboration with the internal team at Litmos... more
My colleague, Charles Jennings, pointed me to this interesting article by Andries De Grip, titled “The importance of informal learning at work” that has interesting implications for the design of learning experiences, particularly when employees are not desk-bound, and/or in high-turnover situations. The key is to get clear about what... more
Learning and development is in the middle of an exciting transformation. New technology, the changing nature of work, and an influx of millennials into the workplace mean companies have to move away from a training culture — in which companies serve specific training to employees — to a culture of continuous... more
Product training helps your sales force seal the deal. But how can you update your online training program on a regular basis to reflect the latest features and specs? In this article, I’ll share 6 tips to develop a successful product training courses for your employees. How To Develop Effective... more
