• Exploring Creativity & Critical Thinking with Escape Rooms

    Here's the challenge: Can we turn a virtual escape room into a training adventure that unlocks critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and teamwork in your learners?   Inspired by research that explored the effectiveness of using digital escape games to deliver leadership training, we'll dive into a framework and application of escape games in L&D. What's ... Read more

  • L&D Strategies for Budget-Conscious Teams

    The struggle is real! Everywhere we look, we see the same thing: Training budgets are getting tighter.   This makes it difficult for L&D teams to build effective, relevant, and creative learning programs that keep everyone skilled up and on the same page. On the flip side, there may be a bright side, as sometimes, ... Read more

  • AI: Your New Instructional Design Sidekick

    Wondering what all the fuss is about AI? You're not alone! The question is not if AI can help us, but how?     In this workshop: We will address AI's capabilities and limitations, such as understanding and mitigating issues like hallucinations and automation bias, ensuring you use these tools with confidence and accuracy. Starting ... Read more

  • Learning Together: Building a Peer-to-Peer Learning Ecosystem

    In today's workplace, everyone has something valuable to teach and something new to learn.     By encouraging others to share what they know with peers and colleagues, we strengthen teams and make our work easier and more effective. User-generated content in learning and development (L&D) isn’t just about sharing information in a formal training ... Read more

  • Recognize and Reward: The Impact of Informal Learning Recognition

    What if informal learning experiences were as valued and as recognized as formal training?     Your employees might be more engaged in continuous growth and development!  Informal learning recognition is all about acknowledging and valuing the skills and knowledge people gain outside of traditional (formal) training programs. This includes learning from everyday experiences like ... Read more

  • Red, White, and Brew: Coffee Chat Social

    Join us for a special coffee chat on July 5th called "Red, White, and Brew: Coffee Chat Social." With many of us enjoying a long weekend, this session will be a relaxed, casual conversation. Maybe you have Friday picnic plans, but maybe you don't, or perhaps you are "across the pond" and looking for a ... Read more

  • Facilitation Mastery: Tips for Classroom Management

    Want to share your most effective classroom management techniques and learn new ones from peers?     Join us for an engaging coffee chat designed specifically for L&D professionals who also serve as facilitators. This session will be a vibrant exchange of stories, insights, and best practices in classroom management. As a facilitator, you know ... Read more

  • AI: Your New Instructional Design Sidekick

    Wondering what all the fuss is about AI? You're not alone! The question is not if AI can help us, but how?     In this workshop: We will address AI's capabilities and limitations, such as understanding and mitigating issues like hallucinations and automation bias, ensuring you use these tools with confidence and accuracy. Starting ... Read more

  • Creating Effective “Buddy Programs”

    Imagine starting a new job and having a friendly, knowledgeable guide by your side to help you navigate those first crucial weeks. That's the power of a well-crafted buddy program. However, while we mean well when it comes to assigning a buddy during the onboarding process, there are several challenges that get in the way. ... Read more

  • Implementing Active Learning Circles for Leadership Development

    Think about participants not just sitting through another typical training session but actively engaging, solving real organizational problems, and growing together. That's the magic of active learning circles! What is an action learning circle? An action learning circle or set is a structured group process where participants work together to solve real problems that are ... Read more

  • Cracking the Code of Learning Impact

    Curious About Cracking the Code of Learning Impact? Sure you are. Let's tackle the challenges of learning evaluation head-on! Join us for an engaging AMA session with Alaina Szlachta, author ... Read more