Since I talk a lot about finding learning experiences for your organizations, I wanted to share a few of my most impactful learning experiences in 2016. Each of these experiences helped me add to my professional and personal repertoire of skills and provided action items I was compelled to start using immediately. And they did… Read more »
As a learning enthusiast, I jump at the chance to learn something new. Whether it be to enhance my professional skills, meet people, or learn something completely different, I do my best to attend learning programs offered to me. Since I know most employees are typically not as enthusiastic about training as I am, I… Read more »
With many businesses well into their 2017 planning, it is important for business leaders to understand the current arena of learning and development and how it impacts their business’ bottom-line, morale, and culture. Here are 4 key trends for organizational learning and development as we head into 2017. Need for effective leadership training is at… Read more »
As with online learning, there are many no-cost and low-cost in-person learning options (seminars, workshops, and conferences) employers can utilize, particularly in their local communities. Here are three great places employers can look for free and low-cost in-person local learning opportunities. Libraries Libraries have seen a revitalization in recent years because of a tight economy,… Read more »
Whether you are brand new to using online learning, a seasoned online learning attendance pro, or a leader in charge of coordinating employees for an online program, there are several must do steps to take to maximize your online learning experience. “Houston we have a problem” Online learning is only impactful when the technology works. … Read more »
October is National Breast Cancer awareness month. October is also National Learning and Development month. This the first year that this designation was approved by the Registrar at National Day Calendar. (Yes, there is a process to getting the day recognized.) According to the Day Calendar’s website, this month we should “focus on broadening and… Read more »
The other night, I attended an open house at my child’s high school. For one of the sessions, I went to a presentation on ways your child can prepare for the SAT. They gave us two suggestions. The first was to have your child read nonfiction, especially newspaper articles since much of the test is… Read more »
One of the biggest challenges organizations face with offering training programs is whether or not employees are retaining and using what they learned to increase their participation in the workplace. This could be through increased productivity, better communications with their team, or improved strategic planning. While the use of targeted metrics to measure goals has… Read more »
This is our fourth and final post in our series Cued Forward’s Back to School, Back to Learning Something New focus. 8 minute read. We hope you have learned insights that have grown your personal or professional development. But don’t stop here. Continue your learning journey. Ever attend a presentation and leave with good takeaways… Read more »
This is the third post in our four-post series celebrating Cued Forward’s Back to School, Back to Learning Something New focus. 8 minute read. For this post, we would like to thank Dr. Seuss for encouraging children to read and his dynamic writing style. We tell our kids to everyday to read, read, read, but… Read more »