A Strategic Guide for Creating Impactful Learning Content for External Stakeholders
A Strategic Guide for Creating Impactful Learning Content for External Stakeholders Written by Dr. Diana Brandon You’ve done it! Your organization is strong. You have amazing things to offer. Your team knows it, and they believe in your mission. It’s time to scale up and grow your organization outside the current scope. And you’re stuck. […]
Motivating and Retaining Young Employees Through Learning and Development
Motivating and Retaining Young Employees Through Learning and Development Written by Kristen Stevenson, PhD (ABD) In the third quarter of 2023, Generation Z employees surpassed the number of baby boomers (DeMaria et al., 2024). Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, is aged 13 to 28 (Beresford Research, 2025). Some people in older generations (Boomers, […]
Improving Product Adoption and Customer Success Through Training
Improving Product Adoption and Customer Success Through Training Written by Dr. Angela Robbins Introducing a new product to the world is exciting, but the real challenge is making sure people use and love it. Even the most innovative, game-changing products can struggle if customers don’t understand how to get the most out of them. No […]
Measuring the Impact of Training on Business Outcomes
Written by Kristen Stevenson, ABD Organizations increasingly invest in employee training and development to remain relevant. However, the question remains: how do we measure the actual impact of these training programs on business outcomes? Evaluating training effectiveness is essential for ensuring return on investment (ROI) while aligning employee skills with the organization’s strategic goals. Let’s […]
Convert Webinars into Online Learning: Maximizing Engagement and Accessibility
Convert Webinars into Online Learning: Maximizing Engagement and Accessibility Written by Dr. Diana Brandon For many, webinars were a first step into online learning. They were relatively simple to create—often just a speaker talking to the camera—and became essential for professional development and e-learning, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, when in-person training wasn’t an option […]
Harnessing Social Learning for Effective Training
Written by Kristen Stevenson, ABD Social learning is a powerful tool that helps people acquire new skills, knowledge, and behaviors by observing and interacting with others. It starts when we are very young. Many first-time parents inadvertently encounter social learning. For example, a young child might refer to a parent by their first name because […]
Building Effective Professional Development Programs One Step at a Time
Building Effective Professional Development Programs One Step at a Time Written by Dr. Diana Brandon Organizations are under increasing pressure to offer professional development opportunities that meet the growing demands of their workforce. Whether in medical, legal, education, manufacturing, utility work, agriculture, automotive, or other industries, professional development programs are essential for helping employees stay […]
Enhancing eLearning with Social Learning Theory
Enhancing eLearning with Social Learning Theory Written by Dr. Brie Nelson Technology integration has given rise to innovative learning approaches. One such approach, influenced by Social Learning Theory (SLT), focuses on the importance of social interaction and collaboration in learning. This article explores how SLT can effectively enhance eLearning experiences and promote deeper engagement among […]
The Hidden Costs of Inadequate Training: Why Investing in Your Employees Pays Off
The Hidden Costs of Inadequate Training Why Investing in Your Employees Pays Off Written by Madeleine McCusker and Kristen Stevenson, ABD The importance of effective employee training cannot be overstated. Yet, many organizations underestimate the impact of inadequate training on their bottom line and overall performance. Let’s explore the costs of insufficient training and how […]
Personalized Learning: It’s not what you think!
Personalized Learning: It’s not what you think! Written by Dr. Diana Brandon and Kristen Stevenson, ABD Unless you’ve been living off-grid, you’ve been experiencing a more personalized world. Media and shopping are two areas where personalization is happening, perhaps without your knowledge, as the ads you see are targeted to you based on browser history, […]
