As an instructional design consultant turned-project-manager, I usually have no problem with confronting unfamiliar scenarios to analyze, piece together, and solve. But recently I faced a series of challenges that …
How Corporate Training Companies Are Reacting in the Recession
We mentioned last time how a lack of or less training will impact learners because they will have fewer resources if companies choose to cut back on training. While many …
How Is the Recession Impacting Your Corporate Training?
In our last post, we talked in general how the people at the top of corporations are affected by the economy; but perhaps the most dramatic effect has been on …
Corporate Training Companies During a Recession
In any hard economy, there will be impact on the training companies corporate learning environment. We often talk about the current impact of the recessions we have been in since …
Allen Communication Learning Services Management Tapped to Address Professional Associations
SALT LAKE CITY (October 22, 2009) — Allen Communication Learning Services’ announced today that Michael Noble, Chief Learning Officer, and Michael Hassett, Director of Project Management, have been chosen to …
How Mistakes are Avoided in Corporate Training
We often bemoan a mistake that can be seen coming towards us. Most recently, I have been reminded once again the importance of process and verification of process as a …
What Did You Say?
“Make sure the dialogue is authentic.” I am sure many instructional design teams have heard such a request. It is after such a comment that I inevitably sit in front …
Seasons Greetings
To all, we wish you a very happy holiday season. At the close of a great – though challenging – year, we begin looking to 2009. There’s no question that …
Allen Communication Learning Services Wins Two International Davey Awards for Custom Training
SALT LAKE CITY (December 09, 2008) — With over 4,000 entries from across the US and around the world, it’s no wonder AllenComm felt honored to accept two silver awards …