To celebrate, here at AllenComm, we’ve donned our tri-corn hats, strapped on our sabers and created a pirate performance map to ensure a successful voyage. Salt Lake City (September 19, …
A Fun Look at Corporate Training Consulting: How Can We Train Your Crew?
At Allen we develop training solutions that contribute to our clients’ overarching business goals. Our solutions always start with our proven Performance Mapping process. In honor of International Talk Like …
Allen Creates Mobile Learning Roadmaps for Training and Development Organizations
Detailed technology and development roadmaps help companies achieve quick wins with their mobile education initiatives. Salt Lake City (August 21, 2012) – Allen Communication Learning Services is pleased to announce …
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 …
Implementing a Corporate Training Program to Take Root
This past December a large storm hit my home town. The city experienced hurricane force winds, downed power lines, blown over semitrailers, and extensive property damage. And in my parents …
Embracing Change in Corporate Training
You may have seen the recent announcement that Allen was named a Top 20 Content Development Company for 2012 by TrainingIndustry.com. We’re proud of the recognition, especially given the exciting …
Backwards Planning Model for Performance Analysis
While reading up on performance analysis, I came across an interesting approach that links performance analysis with Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluations. (Phillips & Phillips, 2002). This approach involves planning …
Building the Visual Aesthetic for eLearning Development
I’ve been thinking quite a bit about working memory lately. This likely stems from working on a project with dense financial and legal content—everyone’s favorite kind of course. We’ve whittled …
Ron Zamir Featured in The HR Director Magazine
I was recently given the opportunity to write an article for The HR Director magazine. As our economy heats up we need to grasp more and more opportunities to innovate …