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What makes you tick?

In my experience, many learning designers gloss over the audience's needs, which means you could end up with a training that seems amazing but doesn't result in real behavior change. And I don't know about you, but if I'm going to put in the effort, I want to see the results!

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What Running and Staff Training Have in Common

I’m not a runner by nature. In fact, I only run because it helps me sleep better. And because I'm not a runner, sometimes I need a little extra motivation to lace up my running shoes. That's why I sign up for one or two 5ks each year. Those races give me something to work toward. And once I have a clear vision and goal for the race, I begin to schedule time for my practice runs and keep my activity levels up.

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Developing Your Remote Staff

If you are working as a newly remote or hybrid team, you may have noticed new challenges arise. Even "normal" tasks like managing projects and communicating with staff look different and even feel uncomfortable at times.

And on top of that, your employees may be facing burnout as their work and home life have blended into one.

So how do we invest in our employees and make sure they have the skills and resources they need to thrive in this new environment?

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Why Your Strategic Plan Isn’t Working

You worked hard on your strategic plan. You performed a SWOT analysis. You identified what you wanted your organization to accomplish. So why is it just sitting on a shelf? In this post, learn what to do if your strategic plan isn’t working the way you thought it would.

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