There are ALWAYS a lot of questions around how to evaluate training. How to prove that it's worked. There's a very useful resource you can download about this, highlighting practical ways to implement the Kirkpatrick Model (VIP members, just search the member resources). But I think the question behind the question is 'How can we...
Most L&D professionals, whether employed or self-employed are comfortable consulting and researching a learning solution that they are going to deliver. But what if you're asked to DESIGN a solution only? The basic consultancy process is exactly the same, but if you've never really worried too much about the design (as it's just a means...
I’ve spoken before about by Pump-Action Dandelion Destroyer. (Proper name the Fiskars Xact Weed Puller). It brings me so much joy – and that’s because it is such a joy to use! Any why is it such a joy? Because it’s perfectly designed for the job it’s meant to do. It’s designed to pull out...
A refining of the Kirkpatrick model, this this 8 level model breaks down the different stages of learning transfer allowing you to track the path and see how far it goes. Quite practical and clearly defined. DOWNLOAD THE SUMMARY This content is only available to logged in users. If you would like to become a...
I’ve always written training in detail, because when I started in L&D I was part of a team and it was expected that that (with a few exceptions) all of us could deliver everything, and it needed to be consistent between people and over time. As my career moved on, I focused on design rather...
Emma Williams talks us through how she uses Airtable to large scale virtual activities. In this example, it's used for examining personal values, but it can be used in a number of ways. A great way to capture information and create a dashboard too if you are running a programme and want to build information,......
I'm often asked for advice about how to re-use material you've designed before quickly and easily. Well, so with so many things, planning ahead helps. But even if you're starting from a less than ideal position, there's still some things that you can do to make it easy to retrieve and re-use content, sessions, exercises......
Induction training is a huge passion of mine. People are taking the first steps an exciting new career. They have let go of the security and familiarity of their previous job where they were probably highly competent, well-known and comfortable. Now they are taking a step into the unknown. The first few days are incredibly...
Evaluating training is always very difficult because it's hard to isolate the effects of training from other things that impact the effectiveness of training and transfer of learning. But we owe it to ourselves and our stakeholders to try. This PRACTICAL guide uses Kirkpatrick's model and considers what each levels means in reality. DOWNLOAD NOW...
It’s a very common question asked by training designers and facilitators right now as Zoom fatigue sets in. It’s certainly one of the biggest concerns of people attending my Designing for Digital Delivery Programme. But contrary to what we might be led to believe, the key to engagement does not lie in some fancy, complicated...
