I’ve been looking for a solar charger for my gadgets for camping and power outages. Perusing the options at Amazon or REI, everything is too small, too big, too delicate, …
Storytelling and Corporate Training
We are addicted to stories because stories are compelling and useful in corporate training. Corporate Training Needs Storytelling Stories entertain us. Stories inform us and tell us right from wrong. …
Corporate Training Lessons from Central Park
I recently went on a trip to New York City. As with any good trip to New York it included a few Broadway shows, a white-knuckle cab ride, delicious cheesecake, …
Localization, Not Just Translation, for Effective Global Corporate Training
Corporate training, at least the way we envision it here at Allen, isn’t a conduit for transferring information to a learner but needs to reflect the culture of the organization …
Pirate Performance Map
Arr, how can we train your crew?
Creativity in Corporate Training – Coloring Within the Lines
I was reading through a Statement of Work (SOW) for a new corporate training project the other day, and caught myself looking for the project “limits.” The SOW’s job is …
Building Successful Partnerships with eLearning Vendors
I’ve been a corporate training (elearning vendor) Project Manager for eight years and during that time I’ve worked with some truly talented, smart, and decisive clients. I strive to build …
Are You Using Your Training Tools Effectively?
Recently, I spoke with a former colleague who has worked in the instructional design field for over 20 years. As we talked, he pointed out how much the field has …
CISPI Cracker Barrel– Like a Tasting Menu of Learning Tools and Success Stories
The term ‘cracker barrel’ refers to the type of informal gatherings to share ideas and information that used to happen around the cracker barrel in an old-style country store. Now …