• Exploring Instructional Design Models

    Are you ready to discuss instructional design models? In this Coffee Chat, we're setting the stage for a conversation about the wide array of instructional design frameworks at our fingertips. From the ADDIE model's structured clarity to Agile's flexibility and the iterative nature of SAM, let's discuss the variety of methodologies that you are using ... Read more

  • Solving Learning Measurement Mysteries: The Facts and Nothing But The Facts

      You've given it to the taxman, and now it's time to reward yourself. Purchase this Learn Something New (LSN) with Kevin Yates, and receive $10 off our May LSN with Brenda Peterson, "Shift Happens, Designing Your L&D Career Strategy." Are you wondering if your learning solutions are measuring the business impact they should be ... Read more

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  • The Art of Subject Matter Expert Collaboration

    Let’s build bridges with our subject matter experts! In this Coffee Chat, we'll explore your techniques for collaborating effectively with Subject Matter Experts. When it comes to developing a compelling, engaging, highly accurate, and relevant learning program, successfully working with subject matter experts (SME) can be tricky. Collaborating with SMEs is more of an art than ... Read more

  • 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

  • Shift Happens: Designing Your L&D Career Strategy

    Are you ready to take charge of your career strategy?     You don't have to be new to the field to see that the L&D industry is buzzing with change.  It's truly an exhilarating time to be in this field! Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all career paths. Instead, we're stepping into a time ... Read more

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  • 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

  • Showcase Your Work: Building an Instructional Design Portfolio

    Tired of resumes getting lost in the black hole? You Need a Portfolio! Let's face it, building a strong resume is just the first hurdle in your job search. You need a way to stand out and demonstrate your skills in a way that grabs attention and gets results. This session will crack the code ... Read more

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  • 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