One of the most rewarding parts of my job here at Allen is traveling across the country meeting with clients like HP, Purina and CVS. Talking to our partners is …
[Infographic] Information not sticking? Fight the forgetting curve.
I’ve pulled more than a few late nights in college finishing papers or cramming for a final, and unfortunately don’t have a detailed memory of the Roman Empire or 1900s …
Microlearning—Prioritization at Its Best
I’m pretty sure I’ve learned to how to use the same tool in Photoshop at least 4 times. I’m usually not a slow learner—and I have fairly good long-term recall. …
From Micro Pugs to Microlearning: The evolution of chunking
We all know that trendy doesn’t always mean new. That said, usually there is a new twist or innovation that sparks the trend. The trend of microlearning makes me smile …
Master Microlearning Infographic
See how you can gain more employee buy-in and better overall results by focusing on short, relevant, engaging content.
2015 Training Trends Provide Better Business Results
As learning and development people, we at Allen are always looking to stay on top of the industry. We brainstorm, share articles, talk over ideas and collaborate to find the …
Retail Training Trends: The Importance of Front-Line Employees
As a young adult, I worked a few hours a week at a national clothing retail chain to stay in the “now” on clothing trends and, of course, for the …
Training WON’T Change Behavior Unless You Engage – 4 Steps to Ensure Learner Engagement
After 15 years working in the training industry I’ve come to realize that the best way to test training theory is to raise teenagers! The desired outcome of any good …
Whitepapers on Millennial Training
Millennials comprise the largest generational sector since the baby boomers, and as this group enters the job market, training organizations need to find new, innovative ways to reach this audience. …