Can you take a systems approach to creativity in training development? Many would argue you can’t. At AllenComm, we’ve created an environment that nurtures and promotes creativity. This environment relies …
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 …
Design with Risk in Mind
Although an instructional design company‘s daily focus is often to design and develop courseware, they can make a vital difference in how risk is managed. I am wrapping up an …
Benefits of internal collaboration and collaboration between client and vendor teams
Chris Collison and Geoff Parcell, authors of Learning to Fly: Practical Knowledge Management from Leading and Learning Organizations, were members of BP’s Knowledge Management team. They wrote the said book …
On-Demand Ideas
I’ve often asked myself why we (the Allen team) sometimes have some of our best, most creative ideas while we’re working on a pre-sales mockup or demo and why that …
Face-to-Face Elearning Development Using Technology
Thanks to tools like mobile phones, WebEx, IM, and video conferencing, it gets easier and easier for Allen to start and end a project without a face-to-face meeting. The benefits …
Do you have a road map?
I’ve been working for the past several weeks with one of our clients in direct selling. We’ve collaborated with them to produce a robust curriculum for their U.S. representatives (in …
Allen Develops Pharmacovigilance Software Training for Major Pharmaceutical
SALT LAKE CITY (April 23, 2007) — Allen Communication Learning Services strengthens its pharmacovigilance training presence by signing on to develop a new Argus systems training course for one of …