Key Takeaways: Empathetic feedback fosters trust and psychological safety in the workplace, encouraging continuous learning and development. To give more empathetic feedback, focus on strengths and opportunities for development, be an active listener, and balance constructive criticism with positive feedback. Empathetic feedback strengthens relationships between employees and their managers. Feedback... 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
Key takeaways Storytelling is a powerful tool in learning and development as it engages the learner’s attention, recall, and memory. The three-part structure of storytelling (separation, initiation, and return) aligns with many instructional design models. The perspective used in storytelling can shape the context and create different levels of emotional... more
Effective employee training not only builds skills and knowledge, but also boosts the morale, confidence, and productivity of your workforce. But great employers know that creating an exceptional learning experience isn’t just about delivering necessary training information; it’s about engaging employees and ensuring they can apply what they learn in... 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
The Great Resignation has ended, taking with it a series of concerns about employee retention and finding hires with the right skills. However, this does not mean that Learning and Development (L&D) professionals — who were tapped by leadership to solve many of the problems associated with the Big Quit... more
As we approach 2025, the landscape of instructional design and eLearning continues to evolve at a rapid pace. To help you stay ahead of the curve, Litmos has compiled this comprehensive glossary of instructional design terms. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in the Learning & Development... more
Focusing on in-person or piecemeal employee training can be a barrier to productivity and engagement in a remote work environment. Learning in the flow of work (LIFOW) is an increasingly common training concept that integrates training seamlessly into employees’ daily tasks. In this article, we’ll discuss how LIFOW can benefit... more
In a recent webinar with Brandon Hall Group’s Senior Vice President and Senior Analyst, Claude Werder, leaders from Litmos discussed the impact of generative AI (GenAI) on Learning and Development (L&D). The webinar, titled “Urgent: Close Your GenAI Knowledge Gap Before It’s Too Late,” explored the potential of GenAI, how... more
Designing a good roadmap that articulates your organization’s L&D strategy is not an easy feat. It requires the ability to take into account current and future training needs, coordinate efforts with other departments to support employee development, and ensure that adequate infrastructure is in place to support L&D goals. A... more
