Get Back to the Training Design Process by Embracing Creativity
Training design is part science and process, but it’s also part art and creativity. And there’s a lot we can learn from the song writing process from the Beatles.
Building Confidence with Training Design
Learning alongside others – whether it’s skiing or designing training highlights lots of little improvements that may be missed if you just work alone or even if you follow a structured training path.
The Two D’s of Training Design
The ADDIE model of training design has 2 D’s…. Top level design and detailed development. But most facilitators seem to have forgotten about the second D. Here’s why it matters….
Development by Osmosis
Collaborative working in learning and development is the perfect way to hone skills in the flow of work. Being part of a learning community has many advantages.
Self-Discovery and Learning Design
As training designers, it’s tempting to provide all learning for all learners all the time. However, encouraging self-discovery is a very effective way of improving learning. Using the Ikea effect helps people to take ownership of training and as such, its more likely to be applied.
Bringing Models and Theories to Life
Models and theories are useful to provide structure to training sessions. They provide hooks for us to hang information on – whether that’s examples, practices, behaviours. But a theory or model on its own isn’t enough. We need to be able to bring it to life so that people can apply the learning.
Common Mistakes when Designing Training
So many people think that good content makes a good training session. But you can ruin good content if you make these common mistakes when designing or delivering a training session.
Training Design: Always the Bridesmaid
Most learning and development professionals don’t enjoy training design, which is a shame, as without good design, delivery would suffer. This article shares 5 reasons why this might be, and how you can learn to love it a little more.
What’s your Safety Harness?
So many trainers don’t bother writing a training session plan, but if you don’t, you’re taking a huge risk…
Subject Matter Experts as Trainers
Using subject matter experts can be a great way to develop knowledge and skills in others. But it can also spell disaster. Knowledge is only a small part of what’s needed to train and inspire others. Here’s how we can support them and harness their genius for good.
Can you REALLY design training for others to deliver?
So many trainers and facilitators feel that only THEY can deliver a course. Whilst it’s natural to feel attached to something you created, being able to pass it on to others is essential to minimise risk and encourage agility and growth. And it’s all in the training is designed.
Is it Ready Yet?
One of the biggest reasons that people don’t enjoy training design as much as they should, is that they don’t know when its finished. This blog aims to provide some insight and a short checklist to help you to gauge whether you’ve finished your design or not.
Retro Training Design
As you know, I’m a great believer in doing proper training design before running an event. There are many reasons for this – even when designing for yourself – which I’ve mentioned before (Here’s a quick recap). But even the very best design doesn’t guarantee things will run perfectly, OR that you’ll run an event…
Abreasted Development
Forgive me if this is unprofessional, but I’d like to talk to you about my new bra. For all intents and purposes, it’s very similar to all my other bras. Not surprising since the fundamental design of the bra hasn’t changed in decades. Of course, it has been refined and materials have improved (thank goodness…
Transferring Learning to the Workplace
Measuring learning transfer is essential for organisations: As L&D practitioners, this is what we have more control over, NOT ROI.
Take a look at the 12 Levers of Learning transfer identified by Dr Ina Weinbauer-Heidel and see how applying them can dramatically improve your success.