You may have seen the recent announcement that Allen was named to TrainingIndustry.com’s list of Top 20 Content Development Companies for 2012. But what you may not know is that …
“Free Range” Education in Corporate Training
A recent article in the Chronicle of Higher Education cites Glenda Morgan’s findings that university students tend to be “free-range learners.” According to Morgan, this concept defines students’ tendency to …
Taking Yourself Less Seriously in the Corporate Training Industry
I’ve decided that laughter is my secret workplace weapon. I truly believe it cures most ills: One, I’ve found that in uncomfortable situations, beating someone to the punch with a …
Advantages of Long-Term Vendor Relationships
I think you might be surprised at the longevity of several of Allen’s client relationships—they span not just years but decades. Why does longevity matter? It’s something to consider given …
Tips for Effective Communication Between Instructional Designers and Graphic Designers
Graphics are a powerful communication tool and a key element of successful training; so many instructional designers rely on graphic artists to add visual elements that will bring their content …
Creative Partnerships for Performance and Learning Development
On a recent customer visit with one of our directors, I was struck once again by how each project we undertake is a learning and development experience, not just for …
Learning Trends: Highlights from the Masie 2011 Conference – Pt. 3
“Is Instructional Design Dead?” There was a great discussion around this question in one of the sessions. I am glad that the conclusion was, “No, it’s very much alive but …
How Quickly Can Your Talent Develop and be Optimized?
What is your response when company executives ask your training and development team questions like, “How can we get new employees productive in 30 days or less?”, or “What is …
Michael Atkisson to Present at the 1st International Conference on Learning Analytics and Knowledge
Allen Communication Learning Services’ team member will be discussing learning analytics as an interpretive practice with BYU Professor Dr David Wiley. SALT LAKE CITY (February 24, 2011) — Allen Communication …